Project Coordinator – Testing & Commissioning

POSITION: Project Coordinator – Testing & Commissioning

Who Are We:

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills

Background: Customer factory specializes in engineering and manufacturing electrical equipment for thermal power plants, including combustion turbines and combined cycle power plants. With the rapid increase in overseas projects, especially in the U.S. due to data center construction—we are expanding our team to address the growing demand for skilled Project Coordinator Role 

What You will Do:

1. Role Summary

• The Project Coordinator – Testing & Commissioning is responsible for end-to-end coordination of multiple projects, focusing on progress management, technical information consolidation, manpower optimization, and initial troubleshooting support.
• This role acts as a central control point between on‑site teams, Technical Advisors (TA), Contractors, and Japan HQ to ensure smooth project execution, effective commissioning preparation, and timely issue resolution.
• The coordinator is not a clerical role, but a technical coordination role requiring understanding of generator-related systems, commissioning processes, and stakeholder management.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Project & Progress Management

o Monitor and manage progress of assigned projects on a daily basis.

o Track project milestones, commissioning readiness, and site status using reports, checklists, and feedback.

o Identify schedule risks, manpower imbalances, and potential delays at an early stage.

o Actively follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of open items.

B. Technical Document Review & Pre‑Check

o Review and cross‑check sequence diagrams against  cable lists to verify completeness, signal validity, and consistency.

o Enhance cable lists by incorporating from/To checklists and issue them to Contractors for on‑site verification.

o Obtain, review, and distribute test equipment lists to ensure site readiness.

o Highlight gaps, inconsistencies, or missing information to relevant stakeholders.

C. On‑Site Status Monitoring & Resource Coordination

o Collect structured on‑site feedback from Contractors regarding cable checks and test equipment availability.

o Organize and summarize site conditions on a per‑project basis.

o Continuously monitor workload and site readiness to optimize allocation of Contractors and TAs.

o Decide TA dispatch timing based on actual site readiness, not rigid timelines.

o Coordinate with managers to negotiate inter‑site movement of Contractors or TAs when required.

D. Information Bridging & Stakeholder Communication

o Act as the single point of contact for project‑related coordination.

o Relay TFA Reports from TAs to ensure proper understanding.

o Respond to electrical‑related technical inquiries.

o Bridge communication between on‑site teams and Japan HQ, ensuring clarity, priority alignment, and actionability.

o Filter, organize, and highlight critical technical information without loss of intent.

E. Commissioning Preparation & Handover

o Coordinate dispatch of Contractors for commissioning handover activities.

o Prepare and maintain commissioning monitoring checklists.

o Work with TAs to create handover materials for Contractors, including:

· Commissioning monitoring lists

· Netmation trend data and observation points

o Conduct daily monitoring of commissioning results and Netmation trends, escalating concerns proactively.

F. Pending Items & Trouble Response

o Receive and manage pending item lists from TAs.

o Track status and follow up with Contractors and HQ toward closure.

o During trouble situations:

· Collect on‑site information as part of the initial response

· Coordinate with Contractors to assess impact and priority

· Report issues to Japan HQ and act as the contact window until closure

o Prevent issue escalation and long‑term problem stagnation.

G. Organization Coordination & Quality Oversight

o Hold periodic coordination meetings with Japan HQ to review manpower balance.

o Review of TA deliverables and performance reports.

o Evaluate TA competence based on objective, multi‑project performance data.

o Organize TA evaluation results to support:

· Project suitability

· Dispatch priority

· Need for support or supplementation

3. Technical & Professional Background

• Basic to intermediate understanding of:
  • Generator control systems
  • Protection and AVR systems
  • Testing and commissioning workflows
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as:
• Cable lists
• Sequence diagrams
• Test reports
• TFA reports
• Netmation trend data

4. Experience

• Experience in power generation projects, commissioning, site engineering, or technical coordination
• Prior exposure to coordination among multiple stakeholders (TA, Contractor, HQ, customer) preferred
• Experience in US or international projects is an advantage

Minimum Experience: 5 years of relevant experience in at least one of the following areas:

o Power generation projects

o Generator testing & commissioning

o Site engineering / field service engineering

o Technical coordination or project execution roles

Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines:

o Electrical Engineering / Power Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electromechanical Engineering

5. Language & Communication

• Business‑level English (written and spoken)
• Ability to explain technical matters clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Japanese language skills are an advantage but not mandatory (depending on role design)

Pay Range: (80,000 to 105,000 USD Per Year).

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements:

As per the requirement the candidate must be in customer location and need to travel to site on need basis

Travel requirements:  >20%

Citizenship requirement: NA