Senior Project Controls Technician

Requisition Number: 78523

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* Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.  

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.  

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Corning's businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

+ Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

+ Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

+ Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

+ Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

+ Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

+ Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

** Role Purpose*
* Support the Laboratory Services Management & Engineering Project Management team within Sullivan Park Operations by coordinating administrative, cost-control, documentation, quality, and onsite activities for R&D capital construction projects. This technical individual contributor role partners closely with Project Managers, construction resources, vendors, and stakeholders to improve project delivery efficiency from initiation through closeout.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Provide project administration support, including meeting coordination, agendas, minutes, schedules, SharePoint project repositories, and stakeholder communications.

+ Coordinate site access, badging, escorts, visitor logistics, project events, shipping/receiving, and vendor invoice processing.

+ Track purchase orders, procurement activities, project costs, forecasts, asset disposition plans, capitalization, and depreciation schedules using systems such as People Soft and Maximo.

+ Support Project Managers with System Change Requests, receiver requirements, and regular cost and performance reporting.

+ Conduct regular construction-site visits to observe safety practices, work progress, delivered materials, staffing, and compliance with construction documents.

+ Maintain project records, site documentation, progress photographs, contractor as-builts, and closeout materials.

+ Assist with commissioning, substantial-completion inspections, punch-list coordination, and closeout administration.

+ Proactively identify upcoming project needs, resolve issues before they affect delivery, and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers and external partners.

** Experiences/Education - Required*
* + Associate degree (AS/AAS) in Construction Management, Business, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

+ Minimum 3 years of experience in a business, engineering, construction, facilities, maintenance, or customer-support environment; or an engineering background with at least 2 years of experience supporting facility/infrastructure or process-equipment projects.

+ Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating small-scale projects or project work streams.

+ Ability to interpret technical documentation, including specifications, schematics, and floor plans.

+ Strong written, verbal, presentation, customer-service, and teamwork skills.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Project.

+ Experience working safely in environments involving hazardous chemicals and gases.

** Experiences/Education - Desired*
* + Bachelor's degree or additional technical training in Construction Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.

+ Experience supporting capital construction, laboratory, infrastructure, or facilities projects.

+ Ability to read system drawings and schematics and provide basic design or construction oversight.

+ Familiarity with…