Base Maintenance Group Supervisor I - Houston, TX (McCarty)

Tenaris; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenaris is seeking a Base Maintenance Group Supervisor I to lead preventive maintenance for Houston-based CNC and hydraulic systems. The role focuses on reliability, technical leadership, budget adherence, and collaboration with Engineering during equipment startups and upgrades.

You will supervise a maintenance team, coordinate inspections, and ensure HSE compliance while optimizing energy use and plant availability.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of CNC lathes and rotary equipment used in pipe manufacturing.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial hydraulic systems and equipment.
• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting capability and root‑cause analysis.
• Hands‑on experience coordinating corrective maintenance and managing breakdown response.

Responsibilities

• Develops and supervises the Preventive Maintenance plan.
• Optimizes equipment reliability and maintainability by defining maintenance strategies.
• Performs and oversees inspections in his/her area.
• Monitors CNC machinery effectiveness and maintains stock.
• Draws up maintenance cost budgets and controls costs.
• Plans and executes Extraordinary Reparation shutdowns (REX).
• Ensures health, safety and environment standards are followed.
• Supports maintenance information systems and uses data for decisions.

Skills

CNC lathes

Rotary equipment

Industrial hydraulics

Mechanical troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Safety investigations

Staff supervision

Maintenance planning

SAP maintenance

HSE awareness

Physical ability

Tools

SAP

Maintenance software

Job description

Title: Base Maintenance Group Supervisor I - Houston, TX (McCarty)

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At Tenaris, you will join a global network of professionals working together toward a common goal: shape the future of energy through advanced tubular products and services.

If you want to become part of a diverse team that values results, analytical approach to problem solving and teamwork, Tenaris is the place for you.

Base Maintenance Group Supervisor I - Houston, TX (McCarty)

LOCATION: McCarty- Texas -USA

DEPARTMENT: INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS

SCHEDULE:

• Central shift: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
• Willingness to provide after-hours support, emergency response, and on-call coverage (25-50%) as operational needs require, including the ability to work both day and night shifts.
• Weekend work may be required depending on workload and business needs.

Purpose

Develops and supervises the execution of the Preventive Maintenance plan. Ensures systematic failure, problem and performance analysis on equipment, defining corrective actions and generating improvement opportunities. Supports the Engineering area in the research and assessment of the best equipment available and the start up of new pieces of equipment.

Main Responsibilities

• Optimizes reliability and maintainability of equipment by: defining the maintenance strategy for each system, developing and supervising the execution of the Preventive maintenance plan, ensuring systematic failure, problem and performance analysis on equipment, defining corrective actions and generating improvement opportunities; providing technical support to emergency crews and staff areas.
• Performs and oversees inspections in his/her area of responsibility.
• Monitor and maintain CNC machinery effectiveness.
• Guarantees technical resource availability, ensuring a suitable minimum stock.
• Supports the Engineering area in the research and assessment of the best equipment available and the start up of new pieces of equipment. In addition support other areas in the definitions related to his/her area of responsibility
• Draws up the maintenance cost budget and keep costs within agreed limits.
• Plan and execute activities during Extraordinary Reparation shutdown (REX)
• Ensures the application of health, safety and environment standards and practices. To comply with HSE procedures, report any incident or observation, perform inspections and participate in the investigation process. Implement the preventive/corrective actions. Keep updated the risk analysis and the environmental aspect assessment.
• Participates in the development of maintenance information systems and supports actions as required. Analyzes and uses the information provided in order to support the decision making process.
• Participates in maintenance programs to minimize/optimize the use of required energy.
• Analyzes, interprets and recommends courses of action for more complex topics.
• Interacts with internal and/or external contacts with a higher level of autonomy.
• Complies with Tenaris policies, procedures and management standards, and ensure adherence with all laws and regulations that apply to the area of responsibility.
• Proactively motivates, coaches, communicates with and develops his/her staff and manage HR related activities in line with Human Resources norms and procedures. Protect from damage, theft or misuse the facilities, equipment and other physical resources assigned to his/her area.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of CNC lathes and rotary equipment used in pipe manufacturing
• Advanced knowledge of industrial hydraulic systems and equipment
• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting capability in industrial equipment and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Advanced safety-focused root cause investigation capabilities.
• Hands‑on experience coordinating corrective maintenance and managing breakdown response
• Experience supervising maintenance teams (3+ people) in industrial manufacturing, with direct responsibility for daily work execution
• Basic proficiency in SAP for maintenance scheduling, equipment tracking, and inventory management.
• Working knowledge of HSE requirements and safe work practices in industrial environments
• Ability to work in industrial conditions, including climbing, lifting.

Tenaris is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity in employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those that match the criteria required for the desired profile will be contacted.

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