Conair, as part of Piovan Group, is the leading producer of auxiliary equipment for plastics processing in the world. We make and market over 450 different products, including resin-drying systems, blenders, feeders and material-conveying systems, temperature-control equipment, and granulators. Extrusion solutions include gravimetric control systems, film and sheet scrap-reclaim systems and downstream equipment for pipe and profile extrusion. Conair is also a leader in plastics process integration, engineering and installing complete manufacturing systems that help plastics processors manage their valuable raw materials, handle their critical manufactured parts, and improve their process yield. After equipment installation, Conair provides industry leading aftersales support via their Parts, Service, and Industry 4.0 offerings to ensure our customers Make Every Pellet Count!

Role

The Installation Crew Chief has broad responsibilities, and thus is a key member of the Conair Team and a critical part of all phases of new projects. The Installation Crew Chief is responsible for coordinating the work of a traveling installation team, while also serving as a working member of that team.  This position reports to Installation Manager and is located in Franklin, Pennsylvania.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates/prioritizes the work of a traveling Conair Installation Team. Responsible for making decisions on work flow and other aspects of the job for the team.
• Coordinates work schedules with Dispatcher, and Project Managers. Work with Conair Project Managers to coordinate installation work per the needs of the project.
• Work safely; wear proper safety equipment, understand safe work practices, and refuse any team member to do any work in an unsafe manner.
• Provides daily job progress reports to properly document the work of the team.
• Coordinates project site needs with Dispatcher and Project Managers; items such as needed parts, tools, drawings, equipment, and change order requests.
• Ability to act as a Site Supervisor, coordinating the work of contractor installation teams.
• Travel by truck or by airplane to customer sites to install Conair equipment. Typical deployments are targeted for 10 days on, 4 days off, but may vary widely due to job demands.
• When not deployed on installation jobs, performs a variety of tasks in the PiovanGroup Franklin factory.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Valid driver’s license; meets requirements to drive company vehicles, including pickup trucks pulling a work trailer. Must be able to pass DOT physical or hold a current DOT medical card. 
•  Ability to take and pass requirements to drive Forklifts, Scissors Lifts, Boom Lifts and other equipment as needed to perform system installations. 
• Ability to take and pass OSHA 30 hour construction course, or other Conair or customer dictated safety courses, then to work safely using proper guidelines.
• Ability to communicate well with customers, Conair Project Managers and Conair sales team members.
• Position typically expects five (5) or more years of direct/relevant experience based on scope of position;
• Has demonstrated the capability of managing and directing the work of others;
• Experience in (or capability to learn) piping work/structural/electrical power wiring and control wiring;
• Understanding of Conair Plastics Auxiliary Equipment, and the installation of this equipment;
• Able to analyze flow diagrams, ISO drawings  and factory layout drawings and conceptualize optimum piping and wiring runs;
• Must be able to do physical installation work, for 8-12 hours per day, including at typical factory or silo elevations.
• Must be detail-oriented and precise;
• Must provide efficient, high-quality customer service;
• Must be able to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Piovan Group offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program.
 

Piovan Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.