Team Lead - Production(Coating)

Jindalsawusa; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jindal SAW Ltd. in Texas seeks a coatings engineer to design, plan, and oversee installation and commissioning of coating systems, ensuring alignment with production and quality requirements.

You will determine material needs, analyze plant performance, and implement process improvements to boost throughput and coating integrity. A Bachelor's in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering with 2+ years in protective coating is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in protective coating processes and procedures.
• Experience in installation and commissioning of coating systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and oversee installation and commissioning of coating systems.
• Analyze coating plant performance to identify defects or quality issues.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement improvements to throughput and coating integrity.
• Develop reliability strategies including preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Establish and validate coating QA methodologies and testing protocols.
• Develop technical procedures and train personnel on coating parameters and standards.

Skills

Installation & commissioning

Root-cause analysis

Process optimization

Preventive maintenance

Quality assurance

Technical training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

Design, plan, and oversee installation and commissioning of coating systems ensuring integration with production and quality engineering requirements. Determine coating material requirements (adhesives, powders, resins) and prepare capital expenditure projections for new and expansion projects. Analyze coating plant performance data to identify defects or quality issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement process optimization solutions to improve throughput, efficiency, and coating integrity. Develop reliability engineering strategies including inspection protocols, preventive maintenance schedules, and predictive maintenance programs for coating equipment and process systems. Establish and validate coating quality assurance methodologies by engineering and evaluating testing protocols. Develop technical procedures and train technical personnel on coating process parameters, quality standards, and operational best practices.

About the Company

Jindal SAW Ltd. is a part of the USD 16.5 billion O.P. Jindal Group, one of the country's topmost industry houses and the foremost indigenous steel producers and exporters. It started operation in the year 1984, when it became the first company in India to manufacture Submerged Arc Welded (SAW) Pipes using the internationally acclaimed U-O-E technology.
Jindal SAW Ltd. is in a commanding position in Indias tubular market, being the undisputed leader with a turnover in excess of Rs. 7500 Crore.
With integrated facilities at multiple locations and an ever expanding market opportunity, Jindal SAW Ltd. has diversified from a single product company to a multi-product company, manufacturing large diameter submerged arc pipes and spiral pipes and bends for the energy transportation sector; carbon, alloy and stainless steel seamless pipes and tubes manufactured by conical piercing process used for industrial applications; and Ductile iron (DI) pipes for water and sewage transportation. Besides these, the company also provides various value added products like pipe coatings, bends and connector castings to its clients.
The company has consistently created value by creating low-cost capacities in capital-intensive industries in businesses largely overlooked by other corporate. Jindal SAW Ltd. has recently launched its Jindal ITF (Infrastructure, Transportation, Fabrication) subsidiary.

Must have at least a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Engineering or a closely related field and 2 years of experience in protective coating process and procedures.Experience must include experience in installation and commissioning of coating systems and identifying defects or quality issues to maintain efficient and coating integrity.