This is a full-time, exempt position. The employee will be expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the position's duties. Typical work schedule is Mon-Fri, weekend work as needed.

Altorfer Power, a leading Caterpillar dealer specializing in the sales and service of engines, generator sets, and associated equipment, is seeking a dynamic candidate for the position of XQ Project Manager. The XQ Project Manager is responsible for ensuring operational efficiency through the coordination of Altorfer’s Packaging Team and Commercial Service Team. This role involves reviewing potential XQ Rental Packages and Generator Sets to ensure program compatibility, coordinating with outside machine shops, service shops, and generator refurbishment shops, tracking units and components, driving process improvements, and handling invoicing responsibilities. The Project Manager will work directly with the General Manager of Packaging and the General Manager of Product Support to ensure a smooth workflow and that project performance expectations are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and software knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

• Review potential units for refurbishment, ensure configuration compatibility, determine program acceptance
• Review incoming teardown assessment of unit and modify instructions to refurbishment teams accordingly.
• Maintain engine overhaul instructions, overhaul parts kit lists, and program documents, as needed.
• Open workorders, communicate with parts department to ensure engine overhaul parts are ordered
• Schedule Service Shop for engine overhaul, and deliver special instructions as needed.
• Maintain SharePoint Schedule and Ensure Packaging POD(production mgt. system) is up to date with current status notes and dates.
• Track overall unit refurb production status including engine overhaul status, generator refurbishment status, and Packaging on line status.
• Coordinate drop-off and pick-up of units with Service Shops and Packaging operation.
• Coordinate between Packaging engineering team and service for component, configuration, and process questions.
• Coordinate machine shop and redi-strip work for Service Shops. Process outside invoices for payment and update work orders accordingly.
• Invoice Completed overhauls within 10 days of Last Labor and communicate Adder Charges to appropriate personnel. Acquire pre-approval of high-dollar Adder Charges.
• Participate in Post-Overhaul Review. Coordinate Post-Overhaul Repairs with Service during Test/Post-Production at Packaging.
• Follow-Up with Service Departments and Packaging Quality Department on Quality Issues for Process Improvement.
• Other duties, as assigned.

 

• Engine, generator and electrical knowledge preferred.
• Prior experience with Caterpillar or other branded rental generator sets preferred.
• Proficiency with software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, and other software platforms is required.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex data in clear, actionable formats.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team, managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate).
• Commitment to safety protocols, including the ability to wear required safety equipment.

Altorfer Inc. offers an industry leading compensation and benefit package:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and Funeral Leave
• Paid Time Off: Prorated 80 hours of PTO + 1 Floating Holiday
• Education Assistance
• Personal Tool Insurance, and Safety Equipment Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Insurance, Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Assistance and Identity & Fraud Protection

Payrate: $50,000 - $70,000 annually

 

 

USD $50,000.00/Yr.

USD $70,000.00/Yr.

This position works primarily in an office environment but also frequently in a warehouse or shop environment. The role may involve sitting at a desk for extended periods, answering telephone calls, and using a keyboard to communicate. The noise level in the shop environment is usually moderate, while it is typically low in the office. Flexibility to work varying schedules and hours as needed is essential. Occasional travel may be required. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

Why Work for Altorfer?
At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the “A-Team” and is critical to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with a remarkable team of people.