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About the NATS Program:

This role is offered under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), a flagship initiative of the Government of India designed to equip Indian youth with practical, trade-specific skills. Administered under the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (amended in 1973), this program at Volvo Group offers engineering graduates and diploma holders a structured, 1-year practical, hands-on On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunity to build industry-ready capabilities.

Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated Graduate Apprentice Trainee (GAT) to support the execution of a large-scale industrial capacity expansion project. This role provides hands-on exposure to project planning, execution, cross-functional coordination, and industrial infrastructure development in a manufacturing environment.

The trainee will work closely with the Project Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution, documentation control, tracking of milestones, and coordination with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Tracking

• Assist in preparing and maintaining project schedules (MS Project / Primavera / Excel)
• Track daily/weekly progress against milestones
• Support preparation of project dashboards and status reports
• Monitor critical path activities

Site Coordination

• Coordinate with civil, electrical, mechanical, and vendor teams
• Follow up on action items from project review meetings
• Support site inspections and document observations
• Ensure compliance with safety norms and reporting deviations

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain project documentation (drawings, contracts, BOQs, MOMs)
• Prepare meeting minutes and circulate action trackers
• Maintain cost tracking sheets and assist in budget monitoring
• Support audit documentation and internal reporting

Data Analysis & Process Support

• Analyze capacity data and support industrial planning activities
• Assist in layout planning documentation
• Support risk register maintenance and mitigation tracking
• Prepare presentations for senior leadership reviews

Vendor & Stakeholder Support

• Coordinate with consultants and contractors for deliverables
• Track material delivery schedules
• Assist in invoice verification and progress certification documentation

Learning Exposure

The trainee will gain exposure to:

• Industrial project lifecycle (concept to commissioning)
• Capex planning & cost control
• Factory layout & infrastructure planning
• Vendor management & contract execution
• Risk management in large-scale projects

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Civil / Industrial Engineering
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel & PowerPoint
• Basic knowledge of project management tools preferred
• Strong analytical and coordination skills

Desired Competencies

• Structured thinking and problem-solving ability
• Strong follow-up and ownership mindset
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in dynamic site environments
• High learning agility and proactive attitude

Key Success Factors

• Commitment to Continuous Improvement
• Open positive attitude, goal oriented & flexible
• Strong Analytical Capability

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