Facilities & Utilities Group Lead

Vallourec; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Profit Sharing up to 4%

401(k) Company Match 4.5%

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Performance-Based Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Vallourec in Houston is seeking a hands-on Facilities & Utilities Group Lead to coordinate daily maintenance of plant facilities and utility systems, lead technicians, coordinate contractors, and drive reliability.

You will analyze equipment performance, implement improvements, maintain CMMS records, and uphold safety and quality policies across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining industrial facilities and utility systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to lead, coordinate, and coach maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and utility equipment and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain air compressors, dryers, pumps, HVAC, and process utilities.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities and supervise technicians and contractors.
• Develop and update preventive maintenance plans and inspection frequencies.
• Maintain CMMS records, work orders, and equipment histories.
• Promote safety, environmental, and quality standards across the team.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical systems

HVAC & refrigeration

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or trade-school training

Job description

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. The Facilities & Utilities Group Lead is a hands-on technical position responsible for coordinating daily facilities and utility maintenance activities while performing troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance. The Group Lead provides day-to-day work direction, technical guidance, coaching, and training; coordinates contractors and maintenance resources; and communicates equipment risks, performance concerns, and resource needs to management. Formal employment decisions and department-level authority remain with management.

Your Role at a Glance

Serve as a hands-on group lead by performing skilled troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance while coordinating the daily work of facilities and utilities technicians, contractors, and support personnel

Assign and prioritize daily maintenance activities based on production needs, equipment condition, safety requirements, and available resources

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain air compressors, compressed-air distribution systems, industrial dryers, air-treatment equipment, evaporators, and cooling systems
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical distribution systems, panels, conduits, motor controls, pumps, HVAC and refrigeration equipment, building utilities, and water, wastewater, and process-utility equipment
• Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance activities and recommend improvements to maintenance plans, job procedures, and inspection frequencies
• Monitor work quality and safe work practices; reinforce company safety, environmental, quality, and operating requirements and promptly elevate concerns
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions following facility or utility equipment failures
• Monitor spare-parts and tool inventories, initiate replenishment requests, and coordinate outside vendors and contractors as directed
• Monitor equipment performance, energy consumption, reliability, downtime, and other assigned maintenance indicators; report trends and recurring issues to management
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance, on-the-job training, and coaching to maintenance personnel, and provide management with input regarding skill gaps and work performance
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, commissioning activities, and facility improvements
• Create and maintain accurate work orders, maintenance histories, inspection records, and related documentation in the CMMS
• Recommend and support continuous improvement actions that increase reliability, uptime, safety, and operating efficiency
• Follow all company policies, practices, and regulations, including Safety and Quality requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

What Sets You Apart

• Substantial hands-on experience maintaining industrial utility and facility systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Prior experience leading, coordinating, or providing technical direction to maintenance technicians and contractors
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution, motor controls, compressors, dryers, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, pneumatic systems, and water or process-utility equipment
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, HVAC, refrigeration, and utility-system problems
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, electrical schematics, piping diagrams, drawings, and technical procedures
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system to document work orders, preventive maintenance, equipment history, and parts usage
• Working knowledge of applicable safety and environmental practices, including safe electrical and mechanical maintenance procedures
• Strong communication, organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Education and training: High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade-school training in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, HVAC, refrigeration, or a related field preferred
• Certifications: Relevant electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, or industrial-maintenance licenses and certifications are preferred where applicable

What Powers Your Performance

• Hands-on technical leadership
• Safety Awareness
• Troubleshooting and sound judgment
• Work coordination and prioritization
• Coaching and knowledge sharing
• Clear communication and teamwork
• Initiative and continuous improvement
• Quality and attention to detail

How We Support Your Success

We’re committed to helping you thrive- on the job and beyond. That’s why we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. To support your growth and well-being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• Profit Sharing up to 4%
• 401(k) Company Match 4.5%
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Performance-Based Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement

Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every decision is guided by a commitment to protecting our people through clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability.

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