Manager- Houston Fabrication Shop

Patterson-UTI•Houston, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of the Houston Fabrication Shop will provide leadership and oversight of all shop operations, including the development and implementation of efficient, sustainable business processes and systems. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing fabrication and repair work on structures, tanks, and other oilfield equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience fabricating multiple types of structures, tanks, and other oilfield equipment
Effectively lead, manage, and develop employees to drive individual performance goals and ensure overall performance aligns with Company standards
Knowledge and familiarity with industry and quality standards (ISO, API, OSHA, AWS, ASQ)
Working knowledge of basic welding metallurgy and thermal heat treatment
Knowledge of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
Knowledge of procurement and supply chain management for sourcing of material
Strong computer skills within MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact productively with coworkers and third parties
Builds and Maintains Effective Relationships
Develops Self and Others
Builds Effective Teams
Courageous Leadership
Managing Vision and Purpose
Business Acumen
Drive for Results
Customer focus
Decision Quality
HS Diploma or GED
7+ years of experience in a fabrication facility making heavy structural, piping, tanks, skids and pressure vessels, or relevant similar experience.
3+ years of supervisory experience over skilled and unskilled trade workers
Proven experience at reading fabrication drawings and ISOs
Must have and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license and be eligible to drive Company vehicle including ability to meet requirements of Company’s Vehicle Use Agreement and Driving Policy

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in industrial engineering, business administration or similar
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Experience in relevant fabrication skilled trades

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Management and Human Resources to develop and implement flexible workforce strategies that address the challenges of recruiting and retaining fabrication shop personnel in a highly cyclical industry environment.
Develop fabrication procedures and establish clear quality standards; implement robust Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) processes to ensure all work is compliant
Develop supply chain and procurement operations to support the fabrication facility
Work with Engineering to ensure an efficient method of drawing management is deployed, including methods to capture anomalies or errors in drawings and have them corrected
Champion a culture that is committed to maintaining the highest safety standards and adhering to all Company HSE policies
Focus on continuous improvement, identifying ways to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining the highest quality standards
Demonstrate strong problem solving skills; effectively work under pressure and establish a sense of urgency with time sensitive project deliverables
Implement and maintain preventive maintenance programs for facility assets
Oversee fabrication shop personnel and operations on a daily basis to provide work assignments and ensure materials are available for job completion
Coordinate the proper utilization of third party contractors and services
Maintain an appropriate level of spare and replacement parts inventory to support shop operations
Develop, manage, and report on all aspects of the facility budget
Provide timely reports on all shop projects with estimated completion time(s)
Evaluate and review shop personnel as required by company policy; review personnel assignments for work quality and follow-up with performance improvement
Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees of all backgrounds feel included and their contributions are valued
Make employment decisions in a manner consistent with all Company policies, including the Company’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy
Promptly address and resolve concerns and disputes among team members
Provide day to day guidance, direction, and supervision to assigned personnel.