Sr. Manufacturing Engineer- Tubulars

National Oilwell Varco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a Project Support Engineer to provide engineering and capital project support for Tuboscope coating facilities worldwide. The ideal candidate will manage project design, execution, and optimization, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while collaborating with diverse teams. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and a substantial background in manufacturing engineering and project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and field project management.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of large-scale manufacturing equipment projects.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Develop project budgets and identify key risk factors.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD/3D software

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Summary:

This position serves as engineering and capital projects support for all Tuboscope coating facilities worldwide. The desired candidate must have a combination of manufacturing engineering and field project management experience. This position will oversee the design, organization, scheduling, cost control, and field implementation of multiple capital projects. Projects typically consist of process improvements, building renovations, and equipment refurbishment and installation for all NOV Tuboscope Manufacturing Facilities worldwide. Projects are assigned by the Manager of Coating Engineering.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the conceptual development, design, and implementation of complex, large-scale manufacturing equipment projects and oversee the organization, scheduling, cost control, and implementation.
• Develop Front End Engineering Design (FEED) studies. Coordinate with drafting and design groups to create process layouts, facility layouts, and equipment layouts.
• Additional FEED responsibilities may include conducting feasibility studies, conducting permitting studies, and ensuring conformity to governmental codes such as OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and local/state permitting codes.
• Optimize and standardize processes and equipment improvements for each stage coating application operations. Need to identify and improve workflow inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and maintenance challenges on existing equipment.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other team members to develop project execution plan.
• Create project Scope of Work and generate formal RFQs (Request for Quotation) for issuance to 3rd party contractors. Create Bill of Quantities and assembly packages for all internally manufactured equipment.
• Create project timeline and monitor progress utilizing Microsoft Project (or equivalent project tracking software). Prepare and present project updates to Senior Management Team.
• Develop the project budget and identify key risk factors.
• Oversee the design and procurement phase, evaluate equipment suppliers and contractor bids, and provide final recommendations for 3rd party procurement of equipment and services.
• Willingness to provide onsite and indirect management of various contractors during installation and commissioning phase in a Coating Plant environment.
• Provide hands-on operational field support to all manufacturing facilities including technical based troubleshooting of equipment, modifications of existing equipment, and installation of new equipment.
• Participate in and perform HSE requirements such as Risk Assessments, JHAs, Management of Changes (MOCs), and local plant HSE requirements.
• Be alert to safety hazards in the field and be willing/capable of performing hands on tasks. This includes hands-on equipment construction, modification, and installation within an NOV Tuboscope Facility.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline or other Technical Degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and field project management.
• Proficiency in CAD/3D software for equipment design and facility layouts.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional internal teams and 3rd parties.
• PMP Certification preferred but not required.
• Travel requirements up to 25%, including both international and domestic travel.Ability to obtain a USA passport is required for this position.