Houston Fabrication Shop Manager: Safety & Quality Leader

Patterson-UTI Drilling Company, LLC

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Patterson-UTI Drilling Company, LLC seeks a Manager of the Houston Fabrication Shop to lead shop operations, drive safety, and optimize fabrication and repair of structures, tanks, and oilfield equipment. You will oversee budgeting, QA/QC, and coordination with engineering to ensure accurate drawings and timely deliveries.

The role requires 7+ years in a fabrication environment with supervisory experience, strong knowledge of ISO/API/OSHA/ASQ standards, and a proven ability to manage

Qualifications

  • Fabrication and shop management experience in oilfield equipment.
  • Strong leadership ability to drive performance and safety.
  • Familiarity with ISO, API, OSHA, AWS, ASQ standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead fabrication shop operations and coordinate daily work assignments.
  • Develop and implement QA/QC processes to meet quality standards.
  • Oversee procurement, supply chain, and budget management.
  • Collaborate with Engineering on drawing management and error-correction workflows.
  • Promote safety culture and enforce HSE policies.
  • Monitor performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership & supervision
QA/QC knowledge
Reading fabrication drawings
Safety awareness
Budgeting & cost control
Procurement & supply chain
Welding metallurgy knowledge
ISOs/Standards knowledge
MS Office

Education

HS Diploma or GED
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software
Quality Management Systems (QA/QC)

Job description

Patterson-UTI Drilling Company, LLC seeks a Manager of the Houston Fabrication Shop to lead shop operations, drive safety, and optimize fabrication and repair of structures, tanks, and oilfield equipment. You will oversee budgeting, QA/QC, and coordination with engineering to ensure accurate drawings and timely deliveries.

The role requires 7+ years in a fabrication environment with supervisory experience, strong knowledge of ISO/API/OSHA/ASQ standards, and a proven ability to manage

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