Project Management Intern

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso ACD is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in machinery designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures as low as -420 degrees Fahrenheit. For over 50 years, Nikkiso ACD has specialized in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as turbines for air separation. Nikkiso ACD has the most diversified product line in the industry covering nearly every application requiring pumps or turboexpanders.

This position is based at Nikkiso ACD, LLC, located in Santa Ana, CA.

Position Summary:

Working within the Nikkiso ACD Project Management Department, the Project Management Intern will assist the Project Management team in various project-related tasks. The intern will learn about the project lifecycle and contribute to ensuring project deliverables are met within budget and on time. This internship provides an opportunity to learn about project management methodologies, gain practical experience in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to the successful completion of project deliverables.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in identifying project stakeholders and understanding their needs and expectations, under supervision.
• Support the coordination of project management activities on assigned projects.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating project work under supervision, and monitor progress to ensure on-time release and delivery.
• Assist with basic cost accounting and risk/opportunity management tasks.
• Help maintain regular contact with assigned project clients and equipment vendors, as directed.
• Participate in project meetings and assist with note-taking.
• Assist in ensuring project documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Support effective communication and coordination of project requirements between Nikkiso disciplines and project participants.
• Help generate project schedules, project budgets, statements of work, and customer status reports, under supervision.
• Assist in generating project status updates.
• Assist in creating and executing project work plans.
• Effectively support project standards and methodologies.
• Assist with file validation and document control processes.
• Assist in tracking project budgets and expenses.
• Assist in the collection and organization of project data.
• Provide general administrative support to the project management team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to project success.

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders.

Work Environmental and Physical Demands:

• In order to perform the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls
• Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates. This may include week days, weekends, nights and/or holidays
• Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require travel to a Client's office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
• Lifting up to 30 lbs. may be required

Environmental Safety Requirements:

• New Employee Safety Training is required, including Safety Awareness.
• All safety-related training will be provided.
• Compliance with Nikkiso safety requirements is mandatory.
• Employees are required to wear Nikkiso provided PPE as/when needed. PPEs include, safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron, cut resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats & dust masks. Failure to comply with Nikkiso Cryo safety requirements will result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.

Salary: $22/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.