FS - Project Manager - Plant Equipment

This is a FlexSteel position and is located in Baytown, TX. 

SUMMARY

FlexSteel (www.flexsteelpipe.com) is an innovation-driven flexible pipe technology company. The Company comprises a hard-working and dedicated team united by a commitment to Safety, Quality, Human Development, Delivery, Innovation, Productivity, and excellence in all we do. The culture of FlexSteel can be described as energetic and passionate, which is felt daily throughout the Company. FlexSteel embodies teamwork with a focus on hiring top talent and developing employees.

• This role provides the engineering team with project management for plant manufacturing equipment upgrades, modifications, and expansions. Interfaces and collaborates extensively with various other departments and vendors for the development of manufacturing equipment. Oversees the third-party fabrication, testing, and delivery schedules for new equipment builds. Provides technical expertise for equipment design, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual in this position must use initiative and judgment arranging job details to achieve predetermined objectives. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develops Project Charters and Project Plans in accordance with FlexSteel Engineering procedures.
• Prepares Approval for Expenditure and Purchase Requisitions to support equipment development and refurbishment, and interfaces with other functional departments to gain approval and address concerns.
• Coordinates and facilitates Gate Reviews to move projects efficiently through the Development and Commercialization Stages.
• Interfaces with other functional departments to determine and prioritize equipment development and sustaining engineering activities.
• Oversees externally contracted design, fabrication, and testing projects to assure they meet functional requirements, FlexSteel specifications, project schedule, budget, and contractual requirements.
• Develops, executes, and documents factory acceptance test plans for contracted equipment and components including appropriate acceptance criteria.
• Plans, manages, and documents trials of new and modified equipment and tools.
• Collaborates with Engineering Managers and Team members in preparation of deliverables.
• Triages and troubleshoots equipment issues and determines the engineering activities required to support.
• Occasional travel to suppliers support fabrication, testing and initial use of new and modified equipment and tools.
• Other duties as necessary and determined by manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Manager Role: Carry out managerial responsibilities by the Company’s policies and applicable laws.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Engineering or related discipline.
• 10 years related experience. Commensurate education and experience will be considered.
• Ability to effectively lead internal resources and third-party entities and guide their activities to deliver effective results on time and within established budgets.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and methods.
• Highly computer literate in Microsoft Office and Solidworks.
• Ability to operate within a multi-tasking dynamic team environment.
• Ability to effectively present information, prepare reports and communicate at all levels.
• Ability to conduct effective negotiations with internal and external resources.
• High level of initiative and strong work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and comply with governmental regulations, industry and customer standards and company procedures.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and orthographic projection techniques.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plant/Shop/Field Services:
  • Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock.
  • Regularly exposed to wet and humid conditions (outside weather conditions); high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration.
  • Occasionally exposed to the risk of radiation or electrical shock.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• Office:
  • Normally work in an office environment or from home as needed by the business; however, occasionally may work at a branch location or manufacturing facility.
  • Occasionally may be exposed to hazards such as loud noise, heavy equipment, temperature extremes, chemicals, etc., while visiting a branch location or manufacturing facility.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer: Flexsteel Pipeline Technologies, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required. Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.