Project Coordinator

Who we are

At Cambrian our vision is simple: industry is an ecosystem. Because the biological world is by definition sustainable, creative application of biological engineering is the best way to solve our most pressing environmental challenges.

Cambrian is a commercial provider of distributed wastewater treatment and resource recovery solutions. Dedicated to solving critical water, wastewater, and energy management challenges for industrial producers, it is the standard for some of the top names in food and beverage processing including: Lagunitas Brewing Company, Bear Republic Brewing Company, and Russian River Brewing Company. Cambrian’s award-winning EcoVolt® product suite offers cost-effective and sustainable options for onsite wastewater treatment, water reuse, and clean energy generation. Through its novel water-energy purchase agreement (WEPA), a financing platform for distributed EcoVolt solutions, Cambrian offers wastewater treatment and resource recovery as a service with no upfront costs.

Cambrian's robust research and development group is also commercializing a broader portfolio of environmental productions to help industrial clients efficiently manage their resources. To learn more, visit http://www.cambrianinnovation.com.

Basic Function

The Project Coordinator is an essential member of the Project Execution Department at Cambrian, working under the guidance of an EPCC-style Project Manager. This role involves overseeing project assignments, managing purchase requisitions, vendor communications, shipping logistics, equipment inventories, quality control, and document control. The Project Coordinator also assists the Director of Project Execution and liaises with the Operations Department.

The ideal candidate will be highly precise and detail-oriented, strongly preferring high-quality outcomes and technical expertise. Key responsibilities include coordinating plant commissioning and startup and supporting the project design team. Additionally, the candidate should have a good understanding of capital equipment design, site layouts, and construction standards and strong collaboration skills to work effectively with engineers, vendors, contractors, and subcontractors.

Typical Duties

• Collaborate with the Lead Process Engineer and Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer to develop comprehensive lists, including Equipment Lists, Valve Lists, Pipe Lists, Instrument Lists, and Equipment Specifications.
• Prepare Purchase Requisitions and maintain Project Purchase Order Records
• Assist the Project Engineer in creating Equipment and Construction Data Sheets, Installation Details, Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals, CAD Libraries, Design Standards, Engineering Records, and Preventative Maintenance Procedures
• Maintain and manage the Project Execution Document Control Program.
• Participate in the review of all detailed design drawings, including Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), General Arrangements (GAs), Electrical One-Line Diagrams, Civil and Structural Drawings, Mechanical Installation Drawings, Piping Drawings, Electrical Wiring and Termination Drawings, Loop Drawings, and Control Drawings.
• Take part in the review of the Project Controls Narrative.
• Oversee the Project Quality Control Program, which includes design reviews, interdisciplinary reviews, material selection reviews, and the approval process for fabrication and installation submittals.
• Create standard libraries for piping, supports, fittings, instruments, and valve details to be used in all system drawings
• Interface with fabricators and assemblers to address details and questions.
• Manage all field Requests for Information (RFIs), issues, and construction problems, and communicate with Engineering before responding to the field.
• Be part of the Commissioning Team, responsible for each plant's Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, and Startup.
• Develop the Commissioning Plan and handle Field Lab Setup and Operations Turnover.

• 3-5 years of experience in participating in the design, operation, and startup of WWTP, preferably in the food and beverage or water and wastewater industry
• Experience with WWTP Construction practices
• 2+ years of experience in project coordination, project management roles, or related fields.
• Experience reading architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering packages
• Ability to create equipment lists, valve lists, piping lists, and instrument lists
• Detail understanding of industrial electrical and instrumentation design
• Extensive experience with package/skidded equipment, process equipment installations, interconnecting piping and support details, and process controls and instrumentation
• Working knowledge of project management software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Skills/Desired Qualities

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or related field.
• Some AutoCAD experience, preferred
• Project management certification such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
• Strong diplomatic, and motivational skills, including the ability to integrate with a multi-discipline organization, contractors, and customers
• Hands-on experience maintaining, commissioning, and operating Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Facilities
• Stellar organizational skills along with the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Wellness Resources