Mobile Hose Testing Service Manager

SunSource•Houston, TX

About The Position

GHX Industrial, a SunSource company, is a growing, dynamic organization with roots traced back to 1937. GHX today is a highly recognized value-added distributor and fabricator of industrial gaskets and hoses with offices nationwide. GHX’s customer base consists of large refining and petrochemical customers, upstream oil and gas service and supply companies, OEMs, and mineral and mining enterprises. www.ghxinc.com Responsible for all testing service activities in accordance with the GHX documented procedures, management of the Mobile Hose Testing Rig, including scheduling of services for the technicians as well as supervising supporting Hose Testing Technicians from time to time, and ensuring that the Hose Testing Team qualifies for and follows site entry and safety requirements. Additionally responsible for entry of tested hoses (assets) into the GHXTracker, marking the assets and training the customer champion on the use of the GHXTracker.

Requirements

High school or equivalent (GED)
3 years industrial shop experience required; 5+ years of related experience and/or training preferred
Must be able to obtain and maintain current required credentials for accessing and working at customer sites (ie. TWIC, site specific and safety training, etc.)
Hose Testing Service requires product knowledge of hoses / fittings and an understanding of GHX and customer’s hose testing policies and procedures
Working knowledge of computers and business related software.
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, write and speak English.
Ability to drive Hose Testing Rig (F250 class 4 door pick-up with 24ft trailer)
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
Lift up to 70 lbs occasionally
Stand for an extended period

Nice To Haves

Verbal Spanish skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

Manage rig and team schedules, travel route for most efficient completion of scheduled hose testing jobs
Creating Job quotes for the sales team
Ensure all necessary equipment / supplies required to complete planned scope of work and rig equipment is maintained and ready for service
Identify opportunities that will generate new hose sales and solve customer application challenges
Follow-up and develop new leads and referrals resulting in new Hose Testing Services jobs
Ability to identify and ensure GHX team follows all site specific certification requirements to access / work on customer facility (TWIC card, etc.)
Capable of walking a job with GHX Account Manager and or customer champion to identify scope, time and resource requirements
Must be able to successfully function in a fast paced, high volume environment
Responsible for entering data into GHXTracker and P21 as well as preparing a variety of status reports, including activity, closings and follow-up
Participate in marketing activities such as trade shows, market blitz, etc.
Post job follow-up meetings with customers
Ability to work effectively along with the outside sales team on all pre- and post-job follow-up meetings.
Regularly make suggestions for improvement hose testing services and work on continuous improvement projects for lean, quality and safety
Independently use and operate all required test equipment and provide training / oversight to Hose Testing Technicians
Able to make decisions in the absence of supervisor