Tank & Vessel Operations Manager

Bay Ltd.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Ltd. is seeking an Operations Manager for Tank & Vessel projects to coordinate fabrication, installation, maintenance, and inspection. The role ensures safety, meets production targets, and maintains regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include leading field and project teams, optimizing processes, managing budgets, and interfacing with sales and legal teams to review bids and contracts. Requires substantial experience in heavy fabrication and supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field.
• Minimum 6+ years in a heavy steel fabrication facility, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Expert-level mastery of ASME Section VIII Division 1 criteria, welding specs, and manufacturing sequences.
• Proficient knowledge of OSHA standards, ERP systems, CAD software, and pressure vessel design tools.
• Proven track record as a supervisor in the tank & vessel or fabrication industries; experience as a general contractor.
• Experience with contract and vendor negotiations, including review and editing of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead field and project management teams to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
• Allocate resources, manage budgets, control operational costs, and identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
• Provide project support with change orders and client interfacing, while handling confidential information.
• Partner with sales, estimating, and legal teams to review bids, calculate custom proposals, and negotiate cost-effective contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Safety compliance

Contract negotiation

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

ERP software

CAD

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Tank & Vessel Operations Manager coordinates day-to-day operations of industrial tank and pressure vessels, including fabrication, installation, maintenance, and inspection. The position will also be responsible for ensuring operational safety, meeting production targets, controlling costs, and maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leadership
  • Supervise field and project management teams to ensure work is completed in a timely, efficient manner and within the project budget.
  • Allocate resources, manage budgets, control operational costs, and identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
  • Provide project support with change orders and client interfacing, while exercising discretion with confidential information.
  • Partner with sales, estimating, and legal teams to review bids, calculate custom proposals, and negotiate cost-effective contracts for the company
• Operational Oversight
  • Plan, organize, and coordinate operations for tank and pressure vessel production, maintenance, and inspection.
  • Oversees fabrication processes to ensure cost-effectiveness, timeliness, and quality standards.
  • Monitor and optimize workflows to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Provide oversight for manufacturing sequences, crane logistics, and plate-staging plans for complex industrial tank builds.
  • Actively participate in and lead intra-company meetings, including Safety Leadership, Bid Review, and Beyond Zero Management Meeting, and actively participate in Company community volunteer initiatives.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, ASME, and applicable safety and regulatory requirements
  • Implement and maintain quality control programs for pressure vessel integrity by ensuring all welding tasks follow qualified Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) in accordance with ASME Section IX.
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement measures to mitigate operational hazards
  • Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and policies while promoting the Company’s safety culture.
• Read, interpret, and sign off on complex engineering drawings, weld symbols, and design specifications.
• Maintain a professional level of communication with staff throughout the organization,
• Maintain knowledge of trends, developments, new technologies, and market conditions relevant to the division and industry.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field is preferred.
• 6+ years in a heavy steel fabrication facility, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Expert-level mastery of ASME Section VIII Division 1 criteria, welding specifications, and manufacturing sequences.
• Proficient knowledge of OSHA standards and industry ERP systems, CAD software, and pressure vessel design tools.
• Proven success as a supervisor in the tank & vessel or fabrication industry and experience as a general contractor.
• Experience with contract and vendor negotiations, including review and editing of contracts.

SKILLS / KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and employees at all levels.
• Excellent time-management skills, self-motivated, organized, able to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Deadline driven and efficient with time management.
• Working knowledge of applicable construction codes, policies, standards, and best practices.
• Ability to conceptualize long-term business goals and develop orderly processes to accomplish those goals.
• Strong analytical skills required to understand and interpret data; including ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents such as scopes of work, technical drawings, blueprints, fabrication specification, engineering documentation, etc.
• Strong math skills and be proficient in use of US customary unit's ft., in., lbs., psi, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety standards, and industry-specific fabrication safety practices.
• Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems used for planning, resource allocation, and operational reporting.
• Proficient knowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day-to-day information.
• Ability to work cooperatively across all levels, delivering on commitments – results-oriented.
• Must be able to work non-routine hours, when necessary
• Must possess a valid, unexpired driver’s license, maintain personal auto insurance, and successfully pass a standard pre-employment background check.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required for out-of-town travel assignments

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Will work in an office primarily, with the ability to visit job site settings (indoors/outdoors)
• Must be able to tolerate being outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas for short periods of time.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one office to another
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to operate a vehicle
• Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Frequently communicate with other members of the team. Must be able to exchange accurate information in a clear manner
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 25 pounds

Bay Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer