Project Coordinator III

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH₂), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power, and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a global industrial manufacturer with $1.5B USD in annual revenue, 8,000+ employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso ACD specializes in engineering and manufacturing machinery designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures as low as –420°F, the boiling point of liquid hydrogen. For over 50 years, Nikkiso ACD has led the industry in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as turbines for air separation, offering the most diversified product line covering nearly every application requiring pumps or turboexpanders.

About the role

The Project Coordinator ensures the seamless execution of assigned projects, serving as a proactive, cross-functional bridge between departments. The ideal candidate will actively resolve bottlenecks, accelerate timelines, and align production, planning, procurement, and engineering to guarantee project deliverables are met on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Actively monitor project milestones and deploy across internal departments to resolve execution delays.
• Production Acceleration: Embed with the production team to identify bottlenecks, reallocate focus, and assist in getting timelines back on track if manufacturing falls behind schedule.
• Material & Supply Chain Integration: Collaborate closely with Planning and Expediters to ensure material requirements are met. Proactively pull, organize, and ready parts for immediate production deployment if parts are unfilled.
• Vendor & Procurement Intervention: Partner with the Procurement team to monitor supplier timelines. When vendors fall behind, actively intervene by auditing lead times and driving accountability to secure critical project updates and deliveries.
• Project Controls & Meeting Leadership: Coordinate project activities with a strict focus on schedule, budget, and proactive risk mitigation. Lead or participate in contractor meetings to give and receive feedback.
• Documentation & Data Validation: Manage critical project documentation, ensuring submittals, file validation, and document control meet exact formatting and compliance requirements for error-free, punctual delivery.
• Assist with implementation and tracking of project budgets and schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with MS Project is preferable.

Skills

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Competence in general computer skills and common business software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, etc.).
• Data management skills.
• Customer relations management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Negotiation skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk, hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Overtime may be necessary, including weekdays, weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. may be required.

New employees must complete Safety Awareness and job-specific training modules as required. Employees are required to wear provided PPE, including safety shoes, glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, aprons, cut-resistant gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, and dust masks. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Pay

$26.00 - $34.00 per hour