Project Coordinator
Summary
Provides coordination and administrative support for Plant Werx's automation integration projects (PLC, HMI, SCADA) — tracking schedules and deliverables, maintaining project records, coordinating suppliers and customers, and arranging logistics, testing and handover.
Role Purpose
Provide coordination and administrative support to Plant Werx’s operations and project teams, helping ensure work is organised, information is up to date, and project activities progress according to agreed schedules. Plant Werx delivers PLC, HMI, SCADA and automation integration projects for customers in industries such as food and beverage, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Support project managers and engineers with project planning, schedules, action lists and progress tracking.
Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, follow up on actions, and keep relevant stakeholders informed.
Maintain project records, including correspondence, submissions, drawings, schedules, site records and handover documents.
Assist with preparing and compiling quotations, proposals, reports, presentations and other project documentation.
Coordinate project requirements with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
Track delivery dates for equipment, materials and services; follow up on outstanding orders and flag delays.
Arrange site access, work schedules, manpower deployment, equipment and other logistics for project and service activities.
Support operations by maintaining trackers for ongoing projects, service requests, resources, deadlines and deliverables.
Assist with onboarding and site documentation requirements for employees, subcontractors and visitors, where required.
Monitor outstanding items, potential delays and coordination issues, and escalate them promptly to the project lead or manager.
Support testing, commissioning, training and project handover arrangements, including the collation of records and manuals.
Perform general coordination and administrative duties related to operations and projects.
Working Relationships
Work closely with project managers, engineers, technicians, customers, suppliers and subcontractors. The role supports technical teams with coordination and documentation; technical decisions and engineering approvals remain with the assigned technical personnel.
Requirements
Diploma or equivalent qualification in operations, engineering administration or a related field
Experience in project coordination, operations support or administrative coordination is an advantage
Strong organisation and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage several activities and deadlines
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable using Project Management Software, Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook
Careful with records and document control; able to handle changing priorities
Willing to coordinate with project teams and attend site-related activities when required