Equipment Design Manager

LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc. (a Berkshire Hathaway Company)•Houston, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Equipment Design leads the Equipment Design function to deliver safe, compliant, and reliable DRA injection equipment that meets customer and business needs. This role sets design standards, processes, and technical direction while overseeing key programs, including MOC and skid IoT, to drive continuous improvement and innovation. Partners cross-functionally with fabrication, field service, sales, and IT to ensure designs are executable, scalable, and aligned with operational requirements. Receives functional guidance from Manager, Equipment Services. Role is not limited to the listed responsibilities and includes additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to collaborate with various teams across the business (research & development, manufacturing plant, raw materials & equipment vendors)
Ability to work both independently and within a team, meet commitments, and contribute effectively within a team to achieve business results
Creative & innovative: must be able to see the big picture while being mindful of the details
Excellent communication skills; must demonstrate ability to effectively communicate, present, influence, network; strong speaking / writing / listening skills
Familiarity with CSA and UL inspection requirements
Familiarity with SAP, Maximo, PowerBi, AutoCAD
High level problem solving; creativity to find alternate solutions to traditional approaches
Planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects involving competing priorities simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Understanding applicable equipment requirements/standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical, or civil engineering
Seven or more years of applicable industry experience (such as oil and gas or pipeline operation)
Demonstrated operational / process engineering experience
Demonstrated project management experience

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership ability, either as a formal manager or leading project teams, is strongly preferred
Electrical and Control Systems design and troubleshooting experience
Registered Professional Engineer or EIT Certification

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and manage the Equipment Design team to achieve performance, quality, and delivery objectives
Develop appropriate processes to ensure designs meet business needs, are safe to operate, and capable of highly reliable product injection
Manage the publication of skid drawing packages and updates as requested by the Equipment Fabrication team and other stakeholders
Ensure designs meet current version of all applicable codes, regulations, and company standards
Provide technical leadership and support for the injection equipment program, including work orders, skid orders, design requests, and presentations
Provide and maintain effective injection equipment procedures and technical documentation, including function test documents and skid manuals
Drive continuous improvement projects for injection equipment by owning the MOC program, to ensure LSPI injection equipment designs are best-in-class offerings, requiring close collaboration with Equipment Fabrication team and other stakeholders
Lead business and marketing development projects for successful execution of new product development efforts
Provide injection equipment training to new hires, customers, and others
Manage the skid IoT program, including installation design, DAB onboarding process, technical support, and performance reporting
Manage external vendors and partners to extend design capabilities and support program delivery
Other duties as assigned