What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Maintenance Manager position at Arguindegui Management Llc?
Arguindegui Oil Companies, a well-established oil services company with over 81 years in the industry, is currently hiring for a highly organized and proactive Equipment Maintenance Manager to lead and grow our maintenance equipment department. This individual will be responsible for overseeing equipment-related maintenance operations, building and managing a reliable team, and coordinating technician dispatch across all markets based on work orders and customer emergencies. This role plays a critical part in ensuring operational uptime, customer satisfaction, and accurate equipment tracking.
Key Responsibilities:
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Team Leadership & Dispatch
- Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing equipment maintenance team.
- Manage technician schedules and dispatch resources in response to routine service orders and emergency calls.
- Ensure all technicians have proper documentation, tools, and information to complete assigned jobs.
- Provide timely updates to internal teams and customers regarding scheduling and ETAs.
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Equipment & Maintenance Operations
- Create and manage equipment maintenance orders for setups, transfers, pickups, and service requests.
- Track and close out work orders with accurate documentation, including delivery tickets and technician reports.
- Maintain checklists and documentation for new equipment deployments.
- Coordinate equipment labeling, imaging, and database updates.
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Vendor & Purchasing Coordination
- Request and manage quotes for equipment purchases, rentals, and third-party services.
- Oversee the PO process, securing approvals and ensuring timely payment to vendors.
- Schedule service calls, rentals, and deliveries as needed with external vendors.
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Inventory & Asset Management
- Maintain accurate inventory records of equipment, parts, and materials across all regions (Odessa, Valley, Beeville, etc.).
- Track and report on equipment usage, availability, and location.
- Organize physical inventory and documentation for all incoming and outgoing assets.
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Communication & Administrative Support
- Serve as the central point of contact for maintenance-related information between field technicians, customer service, and sales.
- Provide weekly schedules, availability reports, and equipment deployment summaries.
- Support onboarding processes for new team members, including per diem and mileage forms.
- Submit invoices and maintain documentation for all transactions related to maintenance activities.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in equipment maintenance, logistics, or field operations.
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to build and manage a dispersed team.
- Strong understanding of dispatching, inventory control, and vendor management.
- Technical knowledge of above-ground and below-ground tanks, fuel and lubricant pumping equipment, and installation regulations.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- Proficient in Excel and order tracking tools.
- Must be located in or willing to relocate to San Antonio
- Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time.
- Excellent pay & benefits package includes Medical PPO, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Accident Plan, Critical Illness Plan, 401K Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.
- Drug Free Environment.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Job Type: Full-time
