Shop Manager

Would you like to be part of and lead a focused, dedicated team? Do you want to work and grow with other motivated, ambitious people? We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools you need to maximize your potential and grow within US.

Universal Plant Services in Deer Park, Texas, a leading provider in rotating equipment services is seeking a Shop Manager with strong mechanical background, project management and experience managing a team of qualified mechanics, technicians and machinists. The qualified candidate must possess experience with overhauling and repairing turbines (gas or steam), compressors, and pumps.

Please Note: Relocation assistance and per diem are not provided for this position. Candidates must currently reside within the Houston region area to be considered.

Essential Job Requirements:

• Strictly adhere to all Safety policies and procedures.
• Strictly enforce all Safety policies and procedures at all levels.
• Promote and support personal employee Stop Work Authority.
• Supervising departmental staff and coordinating production operations.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the shop, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Supervise and mentor a team of technicians, machinists, and mechanics.
• Lead and support overhauls, repairs, and maintenance of rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, and turbines (steam/gas).
• Oversee and troubleshoot precision manual machining tasks when necessary.
• Capable of developing and implementing a quality control program.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and industry regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering and field service teams to meet customer specifications and delivery timelines.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize repair, overhaul, and maintenance of rotating equipment and turbine components.
• Manage productivity, troubleshoot issues, and implement process improvements
• Maintain shop equipment, tools, and overall organization.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and job costing processes.
• Maintaining Quality requirements.
• Conduct department training for existing and new operating procedures as needed.
• Maintain and control inventories to control cost.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Clients and with our internal team.
• Knowledge and understanding Lean Manufacturing or similar process knowledge to increase production is a plus.
• Hands-on management style.
• Good understanding of project management and planning.
• Assist the business development team with client presentations and meetings promoting shop services.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Managing daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually the following key performance indicators:
  • Quality
  • Revenue
  • Collections
  • Utilization
  • Efficiency
  • Gross Margins
  • Project Costs
  • MRO Expenditures
  • On-Time Deliveries
  • Shop Profitability

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is preferred but not required. Equivalent work experience in rotating equipment, turbines, or mechanical systems will be considered in lieu of formal education.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of experience in rotating equipment manufacturing and/or repair.
• Proven background in mechanical repair, assembly, and troubleshooting
• Experience operating or overseeing manual machining equipment (lathes, mills, grinders, etc.)

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel).
• Customer oriented and show strong motivational leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Must be able to frequently climb a ladder
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Use repetitive hand motions.
• Prolonged use of the computer. 

Equipment Used

• Knowledge of Manual machine tools, precision, and measurement equipment
• Knowledge of rotating equipment types, lifting & handling equipment, and other related tools/software

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Working Conditions

This position operates in a shop environment.

Pay

$140k-$170k DOE

Benefits offered:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Short-term disability
• 100% employer paid Long-term Disability
• 100% employer paid life insurance
• 401K match
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO Statement:

Universal Plant Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.