Vice President, Hot Tapping & Isolation

01 TDW (US), Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

TDW (US), Inc. seeks an experienced Business Line Vice President to lead the Hot Tapping and Isolation division globally, with ownership of strategy, profitability, and multi-regional operations.

The role reports to the COO and guides cross-functional teams across manufacturing, service delivery and engineering to achieve growth targets. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in general management, strong P&L discipline, and proven international leadership in manufacturing or services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of general management and leadership experience.
• Substantial P&L experience with a proven track record of meeting and/or exceeding financial goals.
• Strong international business experience.
• Services or Manufacturing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: develop and implement long-term strategic plans for the business line.
• P&L Management: manage revenue, margins, cash flow, inventory and expenses to meet financial targets.
• Leadership: provide guidance to the leadership team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Safety and Quality: instill a culture of safety and quality across operations.
• Change Management: lead initiatives to support growth, expansion, or transformation.
• Product Development: guide new products, features, and services aligned with strategy.
• Sales: set GTM strategies, pricing and relationships with executive customers.
• Operations Management: oversee manufacturing, services, engineering and customer support.
• Talent Management: attract, retain and develop top talent.
• Stakeholder Management: maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, partners and Board.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Strategic planning

International business

Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

At TDW we put people first - that means working everyday to ensure the pipelines that run through our communities are operating safely and reliably. What sets us apart is our expertise, experience and commitment. Each day we dedicate ourselves to treating each other, our customers and our community with care and respect.

Mission

The Business Line Vice President role is an executive position responsible for leading the Hot Tapping and Isolation business line across multiple regions globally. The role carries a global footprint, with major operations in 12 countries serving customers in more than 100 countries, and an organization of approximately 730 employees. The Business Line Vice President drives growth and profitability of the Hot Tapping and Isolation business line, developing and executing strategic plans, and leading cross‑functional teams to achieve business objectives. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role is a key contributor to the overall strategic direction of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: Develop and implement the business line's long-term strategic plans, including market analysis, competitive positioning, and growth opportunities.
• P&L Management: Manage the business line's financial performance, including revenue, margins, the balance sheet with cash flow and inventory, and expenses on the P&L, with a key focus on meeting or exceeding financial targets.
• Leadership: Provide strong leadership and guidance to the organization's leadership team and employees, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Safety and Quality: Instill a strong safety and quality culture through accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Change Management: Lead change management initiatives that support business growth, expansion, or transformation.
• Product Development: Lead the development of new products, features, and services, ensuring they align with the company's overall strategy and meet customer needs.
• Sales: Guide and hold accountable the sales teams to develop and execute go‑to‑market strategies, including pricing, positioning, and promotion, to drive revenue growth. Establish relationships with key customers at the executive level.
• Operations Management: Oversee the operational functions of the business line, including internationally dispersed manufacturing, service operations and delivery, engineering, and customer support, to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Talent Management: Attract and retain top talent, build high-performing teams, and provide mentorship and career development opportunities to employees.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, partners, and the Board of Managers.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of general management and leadership experience.
• Substantial P&L experience with a proven track record of meeting and/or exceeding financial goals.
• Strong international business experience.
• Services or Manufacturing experience required.

Core Competencies

• A high level of energy to connect and build relationships.
• The ability to embrace and lead others through change.
• A resounding enthusiasm for our customers, paired with humility and authenticity.
• A high level of comfort with communication, business acumen, and financial acumen.
• The drive to develop a deep understanding of the business unit's operations and industry.
• Experience building and managing international teams, navigating complex organizational structures, and driving revenue growth and profitability.
• Strong experience in manufacturing and an understanding of the financial drivers that lead to success.
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to identify and implement innovative solutions that drive business success.

Behaviors and Values

This leader exemplifies TDW's behaviors and core values. Behaviors include OneTDW, ensures accountability, collaborates, maintains customer focus (internal and external), communicates effectively, and develops self and others. Values include integrity, interdependence, and initiative.

*This position is considered Non-DOT, safety sensitive.

For more than 100 years, we've partnered in the oil and gas industry to deliver innovative solutions that maximize uptime, improve throughput, avoid shutdown and minimize risk. We are experienced at accepting new challenges and responding in a way that meets goals while protecting people, assets and the planet. “Throughout the world today, TDW people are known for their dedication to customer service, to quality, to technical competence, to cooperating with each other, and above all, honesty and fair dealing with everyone.” - T. D. Williamson Jr.