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Maintenance Technician


Company: Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry
Job Ref: # 1625717
Date Posted: 2/20/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: New Hampton, IA
Salary: $25 - $40

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ATEK Metal Technologies is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our production operations and facility infrastructure. This hands-on role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of all equipment and systems. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and facility equipment.
  • Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and scheduled maintenance repairs during machine downtime.
  • Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test systems, and make necessary adjustments.
  • Conduct regular preventive and predictive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

Education and/or Experience Expected:

  • High school Diploma or GED required
  • 4+ years of manufacturing experience with emphasis in hydraulic, pneumatic and industrial skill sets with some experience in PLC and HVAC.
  • Must pass ATEK Functional Job Analysis and Pre- Employment Drug Screen for Maintenance Position.
  • Proficient with hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and material handling tools.
  • Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime if needed.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay and shift premiums.
  • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) matching.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Paid Parental Leave and monthly childcare reimbursement.
  • Opportunities for skill development, certification, and internal advancement.
  • A respectful, safety-first work culture that values your contributions.




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Field Service Engineer


Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 2857570
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 7:00:28 PM
City, State: Grand Rapids, MI

Description

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Compensation:
First Year Total Comp = $95.8k - 106.5k
Base Payrate ($33 - 35/hr) $68,640 - 72,800
Average OT (15 – 20%) $15,444 - 21,840
2% Target Bonus $1,682 - 1,893
Annual Value of Company Car $10,000
Total $95,766 - 106,533

Travel: Daily Local/Regional Travel (Almost all assignments are day trips (within 2 hours), but occasional overnight hotel stays are possible).
COVID Vaccination: Required

Position Description:

  • Provide remote and on-site technical support for company automated dispensing systems located within hospitals and other healthcare facilities within the territory and in accordance with our customer support agreements, exclusive of DHA/DoD facilities
  • Respond to, evaluate, and prioritize work orders; diagnose, service, and resolve issues regarding proprietary hardware and software system components, maintain ownership of the work order, raise issues to the team lead and manager; log, track, and document all work order activity, and be capable of fully supporting all products within the region.
  • Execute a preventive maintenance program, provide limited cross-functional support for our Sales and Implementation teams, and other support activities as applicable to the role
  • Demonstrate a moderate use of competency and an appropriate ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems
  • Provide efficient field services to all company customers in a timely manner, including but not limited to installations, in-servicing, repair, preventive maintenance, calibration, and sales support
  • Maintain proper and accurate small parts inventory for the purpose of service and follow approved policies and procedures for inventory controls
  • Provide accurate and timely documentation that details field activity, expenses, time distribution etc.
  • Continue training and self-development to learn products and applications of the company for success in the role, advance skillsets, and attend management approved seminars and training sessions to advance to next level in 2-3 years.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Military Veteran professional technicians with a strong background in electronics or electro-mechanical maintenance, service, and repair.
  • Strong solid understanding of electronics, electro-mechanical devices (Mechatronics), PLCs, and pneumatics
  • Candidates must possess excellent professionalism and strong customer skills
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license with at least 3 years of driving history and meet company's auto safety standards.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours throughout the work week while traveling to various US Customer locations.
  • Must be available for work on call as needed and be flexible to meet business needs.
  • Flexibility to travel up to 50% of time outside of home geographic area, based upon business needs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Computer electronics, Windows OS, network experience, required
  • Must be able to work within defined processes and methodologies with minimal degree of supervision
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet company's auto safety standards.
  • Upon hire, must provide proof of and maintain current immunizations and obtain additional immunizations appropriate for the facility which enables access to customer sites in order to perform essential job functions. Proofs must include: Hepatitis B, Influenza (current year), MMR (mumps, measles, rubella), Varicella (chicken pox) Annual TB/PPD (skin test), Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis, COVID-19.




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Program Manager


Job Ref: # 7552635
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Williamsburg, Virginia

Description

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Reporting to a Program Manager, we are seeking a highly organized Project Manager to lead projects focused on the professional delivery of electrical switchgear projects for our data-centre clients from initiation to final delivery. You will ensure that your project portfolio is executed efficiently, aligned with client expectations and delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety and financial performance. Developing and maintaining excellent client relationships is a critical aspect of the role. You will require a strong technical understanding of Project Management Systems and a high degree of financial and commercial acumen.

What You'll Be Doing:

Project Planning & Execution:

  • Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, budget and resources using PM tools.
  • Ensure adherence to project scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards.
  • Provide accurate reports which provide clarity on alignment of performance to the overall project.
  • Monitor general project KPI's, ensuring negative trends are monitored and corrected as required.
  • Develop mitigation strategies to correct non-performing projects with peer teams as required.
  • Ensure compliance with project management processes (PMI or PRINCE2 frameworks).

Technical Coordination:

  • Interpret electrical switchgear specifications and ensure design compliance.
  • Ensure projects are being implemented in line with our Project Management Process.
  • Balance your customers' program goals with company objectives to ensure common project alignment.
  • Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and excellence within your team.
  • Liaise with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve technical issues.

Financial Analysis & Cost Control:

  • Prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts and cost reports for your project portfolios.
  • Ensure rigorous financial and commercial management through all phases of your project's lifecycle.
  • Use early warning KPIs to identify any financial aspect of your project which is not achieving its goals.
  • Review project performance, verifying financial targets are achieved with rational to explain as required.
  • Conduct variance analysis and implement corrective actions to maintain profitability.

Stakeholder Management:

  • Act as a senior point of contact, managing escalations and proactively resolving issues impacting delivery.
  • Maintain strong client relationships, manage expectations, ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Ability to travel in the nationally / internationally of 10% - 20% of standard hours.
  • End-to-end management of change requests and ensure contractual obligations are met.

Risk & Quality Management:

  • Proactively identify, monitor and mitigate project risks and issues (internal or external).
  • Develop mitigation strategies and escalate to ensure project momentum and successful outcomes.
  • Utilise regular Lessons Learned activities to ensure identified risks are not repeated.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards (IEC, ANSI) and internal quality systems.

Key Competencies:

  • Strategic and analytical thinker with a hands-on, results-driven mindset.
  • Strong leadership presence and ability to inspire cross-functional teams.
  • Financially and commercially astute with sound business judgment.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism and resilience.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management or related field.
  • +5 years in project management within electrical, aerospace, automotive or medical device industry.
  • Certification and strong understanding in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is essential.
  • Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
  • Competent in managing multiple concurrent objective and leading project teams.
  • Familiarity with electrical switchgear systems and data centre environments is a plus.
  • NFPA 70E and OSHA 10 certifications would be an advantage.




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Quality Assurance Technician


Company: St. Johns Ship Building
Job Ref: # 203789
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Palatka, FL
Salary: $25 - $27

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Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Palatka, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Remote Status: On-Site

About the Role

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for auditing and validating all aspects of the organization's quality assurance compliance within a shipyard environment. This role works cross-functionally to strengthen quality systems, reduce risk, and ensure all projects meet internal standards and external customer requirements.

This position plays a key role in driving a culture of quality, leading corrective action efforts, and ensuring inspections and documentation are completed accurately, on time, and within scope.

What You Will Do

  • Conduct and validate QA audits across shipyard projects and departments
  • Perform quality control inspections to ensure work meets specifications and contract requirements
  • Lead internal corrective action requests (CARs) to address quality gaps and prevent repeat issues
  • Develop and revise QA compliance policies, procedures, and templates
  • Partner with operations, QA teams, and supply base to strengthen quality processes
  • Investigate and resolve quality discrepancies identified by customers or external agencies
  • Establish and implement compliance plans at all organizational levels
  • Support and maintain ISO certification and related compliance requirements
  • Participate in strategic planning and support business goals tied to quality improvement
  • Develop and oversee training techniques to ensure consistency and regulatory compliance
  • Maintain documentation and reporting related to quality inspections and audits
  • Promote the company vision, mission, and Quality Policy
  • Complete all required training and follow company policies and procedures

Must-Have Skills and Experience

These are required for consideration.

  • Shipyard experience is required
  • Experience performing QA audits and inspections in a marine or heavy industrial environment
  • Strong understanding of quality systems, compliance standards, and corrective action processes
  • Experience leading or supporting internal CAR processes
  • Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail and strong documentation skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams

Nice-to-Have Skills

These are preferred but not required.

  • AutoCAD experience
  • ISO certification experience or formal QA training
  • Prior leadership or training development experience
  • Experience working with external regulatory or customer audits

Who You Are

  • Detail-oriented and process-driven
  • Confident working in a fast-paced shipyard environment
  • Proactive in identifying risks and closing quality gaps
  • Strong communicator who can coach and influence others
  • Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and quality

Additional Details

Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required based on project demands.

Salary Range: Starting around $25 per hour, based on experience

Travel: None anticipated

Certifications: ISO or related quality certifications preferred but not required

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Holidays, PTO

Fair Chance Employer: We are a second chance employer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.



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External Sales Director


Job Ref: # 6081132
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Williamsburg, Virginia

Description

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CEL Critical Power is a leading manufacturer and provider of power distribution solutions for mission-critical environments. Our portfolio includes Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Remote Power Panels (RPPs), and UL891-compliant switchboards — engineered, built, and delivered from our headquarters in Williamsburg, Virginia. Serving a global network of data centers and mission critical facilities, we prioritize quality, agility, and deep technical collaboration.

Position Summary

CEL Critical Power is seeking a driven and experienced External Sales Key Account Manager to lead customer acquisition and revenue growth serving mission critical sectors including Hyperscale Data Centers, Colocation providers, cloud platform and high-spec industrial environments.. This nationwide role will focus on building strategic relationships with key accounts and positioning CEL's power distribution products as the premier choice for mission-critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the sales strategy to drive growth in key markets including hyperscale, colocation, cloud, industrial, and commercial sectors.
  • Cultivate high-level relationships with target accounts, including end clients, data center operators, MEP consultants, general contractors and electrical contractors.
  • Work closely with engineering and product teams to position custom power distribution solutions.
  • Track and report on KPIs, pipeline health, and forecasting accuracy using CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.).
  • Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and client presentations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, marketing and finance to align commercial goals.
  • Continuously monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to inform sales strategy.
  • Support the VP of Sales with reporting, strategy input, and market feedback.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5-8 years of successful B2B sales experience in the electrical, power distribution, or data center sectors.
  • Proven track record of closing large deals with hyperscale, colocation, or cloud infrastructure clients.
  • Deep understanding of mission-critical environments and the role of power distribution equipment.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
  • Willingness and ability to travel nationally up to 50% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience selling PDUs, RPPs, UL891 switchboards and other power distribution equipment.
  • Established network within the data center industry (hyperscalers, colos, cloud providers, EORS, GCS, ECs).
  • Technical acumen and ability to engage in solution-based selling with engineering teams.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k)
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunity to shape CEL's market presence in fast-growing sectors
  • Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture




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Project Cost Accountant


Job Ref: # 969846
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Williamsburg, Virginia

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Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, we are seeking a detail oriented and analytical Project Cost Accountant to support the financial performance analysis of multiple customer projects within our LV switchgear project portfolio. This role is critical to ensuring accurate cost tracking, forecasting and financial reporting across a range of data center client projects. The ideal candidate will work closely with Program and Project Managers, Finance and Operations teams to provide insights that drive informed decision-making and project success.

What You'll Be Doing:

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

  • Monitor and analyze project budgets, actuals, committed spend and forecasts-to-complete.
  • Prepare weekly project cost reports, variance analyses and performance dashboards.
  • Support cost-to-complete modelling and planned vs actual reporting.
  • Identify financial risks early and escalate where required.
  • Consolidate data across multiple workstreams to present accurate, timely project performance.
  • Track and report KPI's e.g. budget adherence, schedule variance, earned value and forecast accuracy.
  • Ensure alignment with corporate accounting standards, WIP valuation and revenue recognition policies.

Cost Control & Forecasting:

  • Validate cost inputs from procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and subcontractors.
  • Reconcile project costs and WIP between SAP and project trackers.
  • Identify cost overruns and recommend corrective actions in collaboration with PMs.
  • Support the maintenance of cost baselines, budgets, forecasts, and change-control processes.

Project Support:

  • Participate in project review meetings, providing financial insight and challenge.
  • Work with Project Managers to align financial forecasts with delivery schedules and milestones.
  • Ensure compliance with client commercial terms and internal financial controls.

Process Improvement:

  • Develop standardized financial templates, cost models and reporting tools.2
  • Enhance automation and digitization of cost tracking and analysis.4
  • Improve data accuracy, ERP discipline and financial governance across the project lifecycle.
  • Train project teams in financial control processes, tools, and best practices.

Key Competencies:

  • Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Commercially astute with the ability to interpret trends and influence decisions.
  • Excellent problem-solving, prioritization and organizational skills.
  • Able to challenge constructively and communicate complex financial information clearly.
  • Proactive, resilient, and committed to continuous improvement.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in cost engineering, financial analysis, or project controls.
  • High proficiency in Excel and financial modelling; Power BI experience advantageous.
  • Experience in manufacturing, engineering, construction, energy, or data center environments.
  • Experience with ERP systems e.g. SAP, Oracle.




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Supply Quality Engineer


Job Ref: # 8343262
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Williamsburg, Virginia

Description

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Reporting to the Quality Manager, we are seeking a highly driven Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure that our global supply base consistently delivers components and assemblies that meet stringent electrical, mechanical and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, experience with electrical / mechanical components and a commitment to continuous improvement. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for developing, qualifying and continuously improving suppliers that provide components for our switchgear production lines e.g. metal enclosures, breakers, wiring harnesses etc. This role ensures suppliers meet quality, cost, delivery and compliance expectations through structured audits, data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

What You'll Be Doing:

Supplier Quality Management:

  • In conjunction with the Supply Chain Team, qualify new suppliers and manage ongoing supplier performance through audits, scorecards and process reviews.
  • Ensure supplier adherence to relevant quality standards such as ISO 9001, UL, IEC and other applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Implement and validate supplier onboarding processes e.g. PPAPs, control plans and process capability studies.

Component & Manufacturing Quality:

  • Evaluate and validate incoming electrical / mechanical components including wiring harnesses, breakers, metal fabrications, transformers and subassemblies.
  • Define supplier inspection requirements and collaborate with receiving inspection teams to maintain robust incoming quality controls.
  • Lead root cause analyses and corrective action activities (8D, 5 Whys, PFMEA).

Continuous Improvement:

  • Implement supplier development initiatives to reduce defect rates, improve yields and enhance process capability.
  • Collaborate with peer departments to support NPI programs, design changes and VE efforts.

Issue Resolution:

  • Manage supplier non-conformances, concession requests and containment actions.
  • Analyze incoming quality data to proactively mitigate quality risks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Partner with peer departments to ensure supplier readiness for new PDUs and product line extensions.
  • Support prototype build and pilot production with strong focus on supplier process capability and component quality.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).
  • +5 years of Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering experience.
  • Strong understanding of electrical / mechanical components and assemblies.
  • Experience with supplier audits, PPAP, FMEA, control plans and statistical process control.
  • Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys).
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
  • Excellent communication and supplier-facing negotiation skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Experience in low voltage electrical switchgear.
  • Knowledge of UL / IEC safety standards for power distribution products.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification.
  • Familiarity with SAP and supplier quality software.


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Incoming Quality Inspector


Job Ref: # 6218923
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Williamsburg, Virginia

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Reporting to our Quality Assurance Manager, we are seeking an Incoming Quality Inspector to join our team in Williamsburg, VA. This role is responsible for verifying the physical and technical quality of all incoming raw materials, components and assemblies used in the production of our electrical switchgear i.e. PDUs, RPPs and LV Switchgear. You will help ensure that all received items meet required specifications, engineering drawings and quality standards before they are released to production. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, experience with electrical / mechanical components and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing:

Inspection & Verification:

  • Perform visual and dimensional inspection of components, materials and sub-assemblies based on purchase specifications, drawings and quality standards.
  • Verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements.
  • Conduct basic electrical tests where applicable (continuity, insulation resistance).

Documentation & Reporting:

  • Document inspection results, discrepancies and non-conformances into the QMS.
  • Record inspection results in the quality management system.
  • Maintain accurate records of received goods, inspection results and supplier performance.
  • Issue non-conformance reports (NCRs) and coordinate with suppliers for corrective actions.

Compliance:

  • Ensure all inspections meet ISO 9001 and internal quality standards.
  • Support customer and certification audits as required, by providing accurate documentation and traceability.
  • Maintain organization and cleanliness of the inspection area

Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with peer departments to resolve material issues and drive corrective actions with suppliers.
  • Communicate with suppliers regarding quality concerns and improvement actions.
  • Assist in root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (RCA, CAPA).

Continuous Improvement:

  • Provide feedback on recurring issues and suggest preventive measures.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and supplier development programs.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Technical Diploma or Certificate in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Quality Assurance.
  • +3 years of experience in quality inspection, preferably in an electrical / mechanical manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
  • Proficiency with standard inspection tools and electrical test equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
  • Basic computer skills (MS Office, ERP/QMS systems, SAP).

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Experience working with components used in Power Distribution Units or similar electrical products.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards.
  • IPC, ASQ, or related quality certifications.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to stand, walk, and perform inspection tasks for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 40lbs occasionally.
  • Manual dexterity to handle small components and tools.




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EHS Officer


Job Ref: # 4238157
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Williamsburg, Virginia

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Reporting to our QEHS Manager, we are seeking a highly experienced EHS Officer to ensure compliance and continuous improvement with our environmental, health and safety systems, ensuring compliance with all US regulations. This role focuses on risk assessment, incident prevention and fostering a strong safety culture across all operations, inclusive of our manufacturing facility and site installation programs for our data-centre clients. The ideal candidate will be a pro-active person with significant hands-on experience in implementing and validating EHS systems and validating regulatory compliance. This role is critical in scaling our US operations, enhancing and ensuring world-class EHS performance on behalf of our customers.

What You'll Be Doing:

Compliance & Regulatory Management:

  • Ensure adherence to local and international EHS regulations, standards, and company policies.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation relevant to electrical switchgear assembly and testing.
  • Manage and validate our internal system documentation is in an audit-ready state at all times.
  • In conjunction with our QEHS Manager, participate in customer / regulatory audits as schedule dictates.
  • Utilise a hands-on, collaborative leadership style to your peers, always leading by example.
  • Ensure all personnel are aware of their responsibilities with respect to OSHA 1970 regulations.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Control:

  • Conduct regular risk assessments for our office and assembly environments, testing and site installations.
  • Implement robust controls / training for electrical testing, arc-flash hazards and general assembly risks.

Incident Management & Reporting:

  • Investigate accidents, near-misses and unsafe conditions, implementing corrective and preventive actions as required.
  • Provide accurate, timely and consistent department reports, identifying clear escalation paths / solutions.
  • Co-ordinate with your Irish counterpart to align / standardize processes to develop a ‘One CEL' approach.

Training & Awareness:

  • Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility across the organization.
  • Deliver EHS training programs for employees, focusing on electrical safety, PPE usage, and emergency response.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture through toolbox talks and awareness campaigns.
  • Keep abreast of the developments in regulatory standards, ensuring internal systems are kept up to date.

Environmental Management:

  • Monitor waste disposal, recycling and emissions compliance.
  • Support sustainability initiatives and ISO 14001/45001 certification processes.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
  • Professional certifications (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) preferred.
  • 5+ years EHS experience in electrical, automotive, aerospace or medical devices industries.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA 1970, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001standards.
  • Familiarity with general assembly processes and associated hazards.
  • Knowledge of electrical safety standards (e.g., IEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E).
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills to drive safety culture.
  • Ability to analyze data and implement practical solutions.
  • Proficiency in EHS management systems and reporting tools.
  • Ability to travel domestically to conduct site audits as needed.




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VP Projects


Job Ref: # 5665617
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Williamsburg, Virginia

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The position is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) responsible for leading a team of Program and Project Managers ensuring the professional delivery of complex electrical switchgear projects to our global data centre clients. This strategic leadership role ensures that all projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest QA and H&S standards.

Maintaining excellent client relationships and acting as a point of escalation is a critical aspect of the role. This role requires a strong technical understanding of Project Management Systems and Techniques, exceptional relationship development skills and a very high degree of financial and commercial acumen.

What You'll Be Doing:

Leadership & Strategy:

  • Develop and implement a Project Management Process, ensuring alignment between US and IRL systems.
  • Balance strategic goals with immediate business needs, ensuring projects align with company objectives.
  • Provide strategic direction and strong leadership, ensuring your team deliver professionally / consistently.
  • Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and excellence.
  • Collaborate with HR to ensure workforce planning, training and succession development.
  • Align your resource / capacity planning with our SIOPS process.
  • Promote professional development and knowledge sharing across the team.

Financial & Project Governance:

  • Ensure rigorous financial and commercial management through all phases of the project lifecycle.
  • Implement and maintain department-level governance, reporting and documentation standards.
  • Regularly review project performance, verify financial targets and contractual obligations are achieved with rational to explain as required.
  • Implement early warning KPIs to identify a project which is not achieving its performance goals.
  • Developing mitigation strategies to correct non-performing projects with peer teams as required.
  • Monitor general Project Management KPI's, ensuring trends are monitored / corrected as required.
  • Provide accurate reports which provide clarity of alignment of performance to the business strategy.

Project Delivery:

  • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent electrical switchgear / internal CEL projects.
  • Implement and utilise Master Scheduling / SIOPS processes to ensure alignment across all functions.
  • Ensure adherence to project scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards.
  • Implement robust project governance, risk management and reporting structures.
  • Provide clear, accurate and regular reports on all active projects.

Risk Management:

  • Proactively identify, monitor and mitigate project risks and issues (internal or external).
  • Develop mitigation strategies and escalate to ensure project momentum and successful outcomes.
  • Utilize regular Lessons Learned activities to ensure identified risks are not repeated.

Client Engagement:

  • Act as a senior point of contact and escalation for key clients.
  • Maintain strong client relationships, manage expectations, ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Ensure all commercial and contract management negotiations are carried out in line with CEL policies.
  • Ability to travel in the region of 30% - 40% of standard hours.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes, project tools and team performance.
  • Drive standardization and best practices across the Project Management function.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

Key Competencies:

  • Strategic and analytical thinker with a hands-on, results-driven mindset.
  • Strong leadership presence and ability to inspire cross-functional teams.
  • Financially and commercially astute with sound business judgment.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism and resilience.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management or related field with a PMP, PRINCE2 or similar project management certification being essential.
  • 5+ years in a senior leadership role (VP or similar) managing technical / engineering teams.
  • 10+ years of senior level PM experience, including leadership of complex, engineered-to-order projects.
  • Strong background in low-voltage switchgear, power distribution, or electrical infrastructure sectors.
  • Proven ability to manage highly complex, large project portfolios with full financial accountability.
  • Expert in project planning tools (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent) and project financial analysis.
  • Demonstrated success in stakeholder management, risk mitigation and performance improvement.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and change-management skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ensure our business goals and your functional goals are met / exceeded.
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, with strong analytical skills which drive decision making.
  • Ability to travel are required – approx. 30% - 40%.




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