What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Operations CapEx portfolio position at Vallourec?
Operation
Essential Job Responsibilities :
- Responsible for yearly budget tracking and cash out of Services.
- Facilitate standardized North American approval and closure process for capital spend for all Capital spend levels (Lump Sum, Simple, Low, Medium, and Large complexity).
- Preparation and presentation of 5-year CapEx Industrial plan for Services Facilities,
- Facilitate prioritization of portfolio and challenge projects / initiatives to support business need.
- Assist in discounted cash flow and profitability analysis for prioritizing projects.
- Responsible for Execution of Services CapEx portfolio in coordination with project managers.
- Develop / train / coach CapEx project managers on project management competencies. Project Managers may or may not hierarchically report to the CapEx officer.
- Guide and train on technical documentation preparation (specifications, scopes of supply / work, functional descriptions).
- Work in close cooperation with the Project Engineering and Execution Managers, as well as local Controlling and Shared Service groups to coordinate activities.
- Regularly visit project sites at shop floor for project review and to assist Project Managers in problem solving.
- Implement and lead process for monthly review of current and future CapEx programs within each department.
- Support resource planning for future projects.
- Conducts monthly review of current CapEx programs within each department.
- Conduct Project Closure and Post-check Analysis for accounting / asset tracking.
- Execution of controlling initiatives and processes as they relate to business planning, CapEx, and / or operational reporting, and continuous improvement.
- Retain proper CapEx documentation for audit control and lessons learned.
- Assist with invoice tracking with Shared Service Center Work Experience Required :
- 5-7 years Project Management experience required.
- 5-7 years in heavy manufacturing environment.
- Experience with capital or operational budget planning including Finance.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing or operational strategy. Education / Certification : Major(s) : Engineering master’s degree or Business degree and manufacturing experience preferred but not required. Certification(s) : Project Management Certification preferred. Additional Skills :
- Must be proficient with Microsoft applications, with particular emphasis in Excel
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and decision-making skills
- Continuous Improvement methodologies a plus
- Very good organization and planning skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work closely with all levels, from shop floor to executive management
- Change Agent – Coach to implement programs and then to sustain and evolve
- Safety focused leadership
- Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills Travel : Position located in Houston, TX. Infrequent travel, up to once per quarter Language : English required, Spanish, Portuguese, French proficiency is a plus.
