Chickasaw Nation Industries
Houston, Texas
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. SUMMARY The Horizontal Directional Drill Locator provides support to 5Bar Services, LLC (CNS), a Telecom and Utility Construction Company. This position locates and pilots' directional drill heads for placement of conduit and/or communication cables. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge / quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative / motivation, cooperation / relationships, problem analysis / discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral / written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability / dependability, flexibility and ownership / accountability of actions taken. Locates head and path for horizontal directional bore rig. Operates mini excavators and hydro vacs, hand digging when required. Clears brush and digs up utility lines. Operates line location instruments and leak detection instruments when necessary. Prepares sketches for field notes in construction layouts and as-built. Researches as-built drawings for line locations. Walks out jobsite to plan construction path around painted or flagged utility locates, contacts utility company and/ or building or property owners when knowledge of un-locatable private lines may be present. Maintains inventory, equipment, supplies and assigned vehicle. Calibrates and maintains Sonde/beacon on directional drill. Maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. May be required to work long and unpredictable hours. Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to any training made available by the company. Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output. Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and coworkers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED High school diploma or GED plus three (3) years' of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / REGISTRATION Valid Class A Driver's License Required or ability to acquire within 90 days Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES Knowledge of highway traffic control standards Knowledge of operation and maintenance of electronic locating equipment for directional drill Knowledge of health and safety regulations, practices and procedures Ability to read and interpret construction and engineering plans Ability to research land and plat information and communicate design prints Ability to accurately sketch and record field notes and computations Ability to perform and/or instruct entry-level skills and practices Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in a factory, machine shop or construction environment. The ability to verbally communicate alarms or warnings clearly, concisely, loudly and quickly, to clearly and quickly hear or otherwise sense alarms or warnings and take appropriate action. Frequently required to maintain equilibrium to prevent falling when moving, walking, standing, kneeling or crouching - particularly on narrow, uneven, irregular, slippery surfaces, going up or down ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles or other objects using hands, arms, feet or legs. Frequently required to bend the body downward and forward, bending leg and spine - working in a bent over position. Frequently required to sense physical attributes such as size, shape, temperature, texture or sharpness of an object by touching. Frequently required to grasp, grip or apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm, holding an object in the hand. Frequently required to lift, raise or lower objects in a vertical direction, particularly heavy or bulky objects. Moving objects backward, forward, in or out in a horizontal direction, particularly heavy or bulky objects. Pulling, exerting a steady backward, downward, upward or outward force against an object - jerking, plucking, wrenching, stretching, towing, drawing, dragging or tugging objects in a sustained motion. Pushing, pressing against something with steady forward, downward, upward or outward force - shoving, pushing, compressing, squeezing, mashing, packing, pressing, jamming, compacting, or squashing objects in a sustained motion. The ability to see and distinguish colors, to visually distinguish shapes and patterns, to accurately sense distances (depth perception), to accurately see objects and detect motion at wide angles (peripheral vision). Frequently uses the lower extremities and back muscles and moving on foot, particularly for long distances. May have exposure to indoor/outdoor adverse weather conditions. Frequent exposure to noise - workers must wear protective hearing equipment or frequently shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Exposure to pollutants or allergens which can adversely affect the skin and/or the respiratory system such as gases, smoke, odors, mists, fumes, dust, chemicals, oils or solvents. Exposure to hazardous working conditions including moving machinery, electricity and/or working in high places. May be exposed to hot objects, flames or sparks. The job requires the use of protective equipment such as hard hats, respirators, aprons, gloves, special clothing, safety shoes and safety glasses. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. SUMMARY The Horizontal Directional Drill Locator provides support to 5Bar Services, LLC (CNS), a Telecom and Utility Construction Company. This position locates and pilots' directional drill heads for placement of conduit and/or communication cables. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge / quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative / motivation, cooperation / relationships, problem analysis / discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral / written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability / dependability, flexibility and ownership / accountability of actions taken. Locates head and path for horizontal directional bore rig. Operates mini excavators and hydro vacs, hand digging when required. Clears brush and digs up utility lines. Operates line location instruments and leak detection instruments when necessary. Prepares sketches for field notes in construction layouts and as-built. Researches as-built drawings for line locations. Walks out jobsite to plan construction path around painted or flagged utility locates, contacts utility company and/ or building or property owners when knowledge of un-locatable private lines may be present. Maintains inventory, equipment, supplies and assigned vehicle. Calibrates and maintains Sonde/beacon on directional drill. Maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. May be required to work long and unpredictable hours. Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to any training made available by the company. Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output. Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and coworkers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED High school diploma or GED plus three (3) years' of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / REGISTRATION Valid Class A Driver's License Required or ability to acquire within 90 days Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES Knowledge of highway traffic control standards Knowledge of operation and maintenance of electronic locating equipment for directional drill Knowledge of health and safety regulations, practices and procedures Ability to read and interpret construction and engineering plans Ability to research land and plat information and communicate design prints Ability to accurately sketch and record field notes and computations Ability to perform and/or instruct entry-level skills and practices Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in a factory, machine shop or construction environment. The ability to verbally communicate alarms or warnings clearly, concisely, loudly and quickly, to clearly and quickly hear or otherwise sense alarms or warnings and take appropriate action. Frequently required to maintain equilibrium to prevent falling when moving, walking, standing, kneeling or crouching - particularly on narrow, uneven, irregular, slippery surfaces, going up or down ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles or other objects using hands, arms, feet or legs. Frequently required to bend the body downward and forward, bending leg and spine - working in a bent over position. Frequently required to sense physical attributes such as size, shape, temperature, texture or sharpness of an object by touching. Frequently required to grasp, grip or apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm, holding an object in the hand. Frequently required to lift, raise or lower objects in a vertical direction, particularly heavy or bulky objects. Moving objects backward, forward, in or out in a horizontal direction, particularly heavy or bulky objects. Pulling, exerting a steady backward, downward, upward or outward force against an object - jerking, plucking, wrenching, stretching, towing, drawing, dragging or tugging objects in a sustained motion. Pushing, pressing against something with steady forward, downward, upward or outward force - shoving, pushing, compressing, squeezing, mashing, packing, pressing, jamming, compacting, or squashing objects in a sustained motion. The ability to see and distinguish colors, to visually distinguish shapes and patterns, to accurately sense distances (depth perception), to accurately see objects and detect motion at wide angles (peripheral vision). Frequently uses the lower extremities and back muscles and moving on foot, particularly for long distances. May have exposure to indoor/outdoor adverse weather conditions. Frequent exposure to noise - workers must wear protective hearing equipment or frequently shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Exposure to pollutants or allergens which can adversely affect the skin and/or the respiratory system such as gases, smoke, odors, mists, fumes, dust, chemicals, oils or solvents. Exposure to hazardous working conditions including moving machinery, electricity and/or working in high places. May be exposed to hot objects, flames or sparks. The job requires the use of protective equipment such as hard hats, respirators, aprons, gloves, special clothing, safety shoes and safety glasses. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Chickasaw Nation Industries
Washington, Washington DC
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. SUMMARY The Project Manager - IT manages, plans and coordinates the full life-cycle of projects for the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). This position ensures that all project goals and objectives are accomplished as laid out in the scope of work and within the prescribed timeframe, budgetary parameters and to the customer's satisfaction. Provides project team leadership necessary to meet defined project deliverables and maintains positive working relationships with the customer and key stakeholders. The Project Manager - IT utilizes subject matter expertise to analyze and evaluate business functions, systems and processes in order to determine the most effective business applications for meeting the needs of PBGC objectives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge / quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative / motivation, cooperation / relationships, problem analysis / discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral / written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability / dependability, flexibility and ownership / accountability of actions taken. Manages and communicates project expectations to team members. Builds and maintains solid customer relationships, and assures customer satisfaction with the successful execution of the project. This position will be most successful when a high degree of organizational aptitude is present along with a high level of enthusiasm and a strong drive to achieve outcomes using indirect resources. Interfaces with internal project teams, management, customers and subcontractors. Maintains timely communications, and develops collaborative rapport with solutions-oriented approaches. Effectively manages the project scope, deliverables, cost, profitability, schedule, quality and resources. Develops IT project plans in MicroSoft Project and within PBGC tools to guide the execution and control of the project, and tracks project milestones and deliverables. Communicates IT project plans, objectives, timelines, schedules, job assignments and responsibilities. Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path. Proactively manages changes in project scope. Identifies and communicates potential risks with CNI and customer leadership, and devises mitigations and contingency plans. Identifies issues and devises work-arounds. Implements industry best practices, project management tools and methodologies. Effectively leads tool selection and procurement for solutions to meet the business requirements in project scope. Responsible for solution implementation planning, design, installation, modification, and operation of information systems capabilities. Ensures that the software and related products satisfy the needs and requirements of the customer. May be required to facilitate the establishment and implementation of policies, procedures and standards and governance to ensure compliance. Develops requirements and specifications according to professional standards and using business language familiar to core business units ( i.e., Human Resources, Finance, Operations, etc.). Responsible for full life-cycle management of functional requirements and specifications, i.e. tracking through design to testing and implementation. Decomposes high-level business requirements into functional requirements specified in an appropriate level of detail suitable for use by those who must base their work on the requirements. Represents requirements using alternative views, such as analysis models (diagrams), prototypes or scenarios, where appropriate. Leads requirements analysis and verification efforts. Ensures that requirement statements conform to standards and are complete, consistent, concise, understandable, traceable, feasible, unambiguous and verifiable. Participates in peer reviews, inspects requirements documents and work products derived from requirements specifications. Ensures that requirements were interpreted correctly. Participates in requirements prioritization. Manages requirements and traceability information. Tracks requirements status throughout the project. Manages changes to baseline requirements through effective application of change control processes and tools. Ensures that proposed system features / requirements meet user needs and satisfy business objectives / initiatives. Performs and coordinates User Acceptance testing, as required. Develops training, and instructs business users on new capabilities. Develops and executes presentations using MS PowerPoint that support the project, this may include regular Integrated Project Team (IPTs) presentations, monthly project status reports and/or executive briefings. Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output. Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company. Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and coworkers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or a related field of study and a minimum of eight (8) years' relevant experience working with small and larger scale projects, or equivalent combination of education / experience. Must have experience with application domain knowledge. Experience with government contracting and procurement preferred. CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / REGISTRATION PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred Agile Certification(s) preferred ITIL and ISO experience a plus JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES Ability to plan and oversee projects through the use of project management software tools and methodologies, including MS Project, and MS Project Server Experience with ServiceNow Experience with Agile required. Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps Required. Experience managing Federal government projects and operations in a consulting environment Experience with different strategies to successfully implement IT capabilities Experience designing and documenting technical solutions Experience with deployments of COTS products, as either a PM or a technical team member Fluency in both technical issues and business processes, such as procurement, finance, and budget Experience with configuration, reporting, query building, and common security frameworks Experience with both Windows and Unix based tools preferred Experience with both local and cloud-based deployments Ability to perform many different roles, both at a detailed level and from a higher-level perspective Ability to schedule, plan and lead meetings Exceptional organization skills with ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities Excellent verbal and written communication skills with solid presentation skills Ability to clearly and concisely communicate / explain technical information to a broad range of people with varying levels of technical expertise Excellent customer service skills Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills Knowledgeable in the analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper system requirement specifications Advanced ability in requirements gathering and elaboration, business process improvement and emerging technologies Extremely detail-oriented with ability to quickly grasp business needs and issues Ability to mentor and instruct others Ability to work both independently and in a team environment Skilled in facilitating teamwork and coordinating efforts for the successful achievement of goals MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls..... click apply for full job details
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. SUMMARY The Project Manager - IT manages, plans and coordinates the full life-cycle of projects for the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). This position ensures that all project goals and objectives are accomplished as laid out in the scope of work and within the prescribed timeframe, budgetary parameters and to the customer's satisfaction. Provides project team leadership necessary to meet defined project deliverables and maintains positive working relationships with the customer and key stakeholders. The Project Manager - IT utilizes subject matter expertise to analyze and evaluate business functions, systems and processes in order to determine the most effective business applications for meeting the needs of PBGC objectives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge / quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative / motivation, cooperation / relationships, problem analysis / discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral / written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability / dependability, flexibility and ownership / accountability of actions taken. Manages and communicates project expectations to team members. Builds and maintains solid customer relationships, and assures customer satisfaction with the successful execution of the project. This position will be most successful when a high degree of organizational aptitude is present along with a high level of enthusiasm and a strong drive to achieve outcomes using indirect resources. Interfaces with internal project teams, management, customers and subcontractors. Maintains timely communications, and develops collaborative rapport with solutions-oriented approaches. Effectively manages the project scope, deliverables, cost, profitability, schedule, quality and resources. Develops IT project plans in MicroSoft Project and within PBGC tools to guide the execution and control of the project, and tracks project milestones and deliverables. Communicates IT project plans, objectives, timelines, schedules, job assignments and responsibilities. Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path. Proactively manages changes in project scope. Identifies and communicates potential risks with CNI and customer leadership, and devises mitigations and contingency plans. Identifies issues and devises work-arounds. Implements industry best practices, project management tools and methodologies. Effectively leads tool selection and procurement for solutions to meet the business requirements in project scope. Responsible for solution implementation planning, design, installation, modification, and operation of information systems capabilities. Ensures that the software and related products satisfy the needs and requirements of the customer. May be required to facilitate the establishment and implementation of policies, procedures and standards and governance to ensure compliance. Develops requirements and specifications according to professional standards and using business language familiar to core business units ( i.e., Human Resources, Finance, Operations, etc.). Responsible for full life-cycle management of functional requirements and specifications, i.e. tracking through design to testing and implementation. Decomposes high-level business requirements into functional requirements specified in an appropriate level of detail suitable for use by those who must base their work on the requirements. Represents requirements using alternative views, such as analysis models (diagrams), prototypes or scenarios, where appropriate. Leads requirements analysis and verification efforts. Ensures that requirement statements conform to standards and are complete, consistent, concise, understandable, traceable, feasible, unambiguous and verifiable. Participates in peer reviews, inspects requirements documents and work products derived from requirements specifications. Ensures that requirements were interpreted correctly. Participates in requirements prioritization. Manages requirements and traceability information. Tracks requirements status throughout the project. Manages changes to baseline requirements through effective application of change control processes and tools. Ensures that proposed system features / requirements meet user needs and satisfy business objectives / initiatives. Performs and coordinates User Acceptance testing, as required. Develops training, and instructs business users on new capabilities. Develops and executes presentations using MS PowerPoint that support the project, this may include regular Integrated Project Team (IPTs) presentations, monthly project status reports and/or executive briefings. Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output. Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company. Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and coworkers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or a related field of study and a minimum of eight (8) years' relevant experience working with small and larger scale projects, or equivalent combination of education / experience. Must have experience with application domain knowledge. Experience with government contracting and procurement preferred. CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / REGISTRATION PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred Agile Certification(s) preferred ITIL and ISO experience a plus JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES Ability to plan and oversee projects through the use of project management software tools and methodologies, including MS Project, and MS Project Server Experience with ServiceNow Experience with Agile required. Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps Required. Experience managing Federal government projects and operations in a consulting environment Experience with different strategies to successfully implement IT capabilities Experience designing and documenting technical solutions Experience with deployments of COTS products, as either a PM or a technical team member Fluency in both technical issues and business processes, such as procurement, finance, and budget Experience with configuration, reporting, query building, and common security frameworks Experience with both Windows and Unix based tools preferred Experience with both local and cloud-based deployments Ability to perform many different roles, both at a detailed level and from a higher-level perspective Ability to schedule, plan and lead meetings Exceptional organization skills with ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities Excellent verbal and written communication skills with solid presentation skills Ability to clearly and concisely communicate / explain technical information to a broad range of people with varying levels of technical expertise Excellent customer service skills Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills Knowledgeable in the analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper system requirement specifications Advanced ability in requirements gathering and elaboration, business process improvement and emerging technologies Extremely detail-oriented with ability to quickly grasp business needs and issues Ability to mentor and instruct others Ability to work both independently and in a team environment Skilled in facilitating teamwork and coordinating efforts for the successful achievement of goals MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls..... click apply for full job details
