Operations Manager

Acuren; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, and supplemental

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Acuren is seeking an Operations Manager to lead our Corpus Christi operation, focusing on NDT, RT, and safety compliant delivery of technical services. You will supervise staff, manage resources, and ensure projects stay on schedule while maintaining strong client relationships.

Ideal candidates have a strong technical background in NDT with API knowledge, and excellent leadership and communication skills to drive service excellence in a demanding industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 8+ years of operational experience, 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• NDT certifications are required; API 510/570/653 knowledge is preferred.
• Strong managerial, communication, and analytical skills; ability to interact at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff performance and safety qualifications for technical work.
• Schedule manpower and ensure resources and equipment are available and maintained.
• Ensure safety, quality programs, and proper procedures are followed.
• Prepare price estimates for complex work packages and monitor project scope.
• Perform regular site visits to supervise field activities and keep projects on schedule.
• Support business development by building client relationships and expanding services.

Skills

NDT knowledge

RT expertise

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Project management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

8+ years operational experience, 3+ years supervisory

NDT certifications

Tools

NDT equipment

Certifications: CWI/NCCER/NACE

Job description

Acuren is currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to support our operation in Corpus Christi,TX.

Responsibilities

• Strong technical background in NDT, with a particular emphasis on Radiographic Testing (RT).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform assigned NDT inspections and accurately interpret inspection results.
• Proficient knowledge of NDT equipment, techniques, and inspection processes.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge and industry standards to ensure accurate, reliable, and compliant inspection results.

Support the efficient and profitable delivery of technical services within a specific geographic or technical service area by:

• Hiring, retaining and managing the performance of staff who possess the necessary technical and safety qualifications to perform the available work;
• Appropriately scheduling manpower and ensuring consumable, equipment, fleet resources are available, maintained in good condition, and regularly audited;
• Ensuring compliance with company specific safety and quality programs and the appropriate use of procedures and administrative controls;
• Preparing price estimates for complex and detailed work packages;
• Performing regular site visits to engage technical staff in field and ensure projects are on schedule and within scope;
• Approving technical training recommendations;
• Ensuring appropriate policies and procedure are in place and support ongoing service improvements;
• Providing oversight to administrative functions to ensure accurate and efficient completion

Manage financial performance by:

• Providing ongoing oversight and analysis of monthly financial reports, and monthly billable time reports, making necessary adjustments;
• Reviewing and approving operational expenses, DTR’s and expense submissions;
• Participating in in the development of operational and capital budgets;
• Defining limits of authority with staff to ensure wise decisions are made with respect to the company resources;
• Effectively managing resources including facilities, vehicles, and equipment to ensure safe, secure, cost-effective and reliable use.

Ensure Service Excellence & Perform Business Development including:

• Collaborating with other Acuren leaders to build and develop client relationships based on the provision of exceptional service and ethical business practices;
• Engaging productively with existing and new clients to expand regional service offerings;
• Improving value of services offered and demonstrating innovative technology to customers;
• Utilizing site specific metrics to improve productivity and improve customer service;
• Seeking clarification of the client’s expectations, clearly defining work-scopes, monitoring project execution and verifying customer satisfaction.

Other work duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong technical background in NDT
• Strong technical background in RT
• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform assigned NDT tasks and interpret results of inspections
• Knowledge of NDT equipment
• Technical background in API 510/570/653 preferred
• CWI/NCCER/NACE certifications a plus
• Strong managerial skills with the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills;
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills to manage difficult customer interactions;
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Consistently demonstrates their understanding of, and compliance with, responsibilities under the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations, and Acuren Safety and Quality Management Systems, policies and procedures.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree in relevant field, supplemented by a minimum of 8 years of operational experience in an industrial/technical environment, 3 years of which is supervisory.
• NDT or other technical Certifications are required, as is knowledge specific to the technical field of assignment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Working Conditions

• Travel may be required.

Company Overview

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability , Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services. Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments. Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.