Project Manager and Industrial Cleaning Expert

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What We Offer

As the Project Manager and Industrial Cleaning Expert, you are r esponsible for managing all industrial cleaning activities in the Baytown plant to ensure the work is performed in a safe and cost-effective manner. Is accountable for the efficiency improvements of industrial cleaning by improving scope development and driving technology and automation into the activities.

Major Responsibilities

Lead day to day management for contractors associated with industrial cleaning activities

Develop a library for all repetitive hydroblasting jobs to standardize hours and methodologies

Lead training effort to support implementation and continuous improvement of new technologies

Collaborate with cleaning partners to develop automation where it currently doesn’t exist

Collaboration with planners for scope development and assist to determine job duration estimates

Review planned vs. actual hours to identify opportunities for improvement

Serve as site subject matter expert in industrial cleaning and automation technology, and share this knowledge regionally and/or globally

Develop process for communication and feedback of job progress

Partner with TAR group to develop overall contracting strategy for industrial cleaning

Verify the right tools are being used for the job, and make recommendations as appropriate

Coordinate to address scope changes and resolve conflicts between operations, maintenance, and contractors

Accountable to ensure project meets safety, quality, cost and schedule targets

Oversee and manage the daily activities of the crane and rigging specialist. Also, approx. 40 daily industrial cleaning contractors and an additional 90 during TAR and outages

What You Offer

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 14 years of industrial cleaning experience OR Associates degree and at least 9 years of industrial cleaning experience OR Bachelors degree and at least 6 years of industrial cleaning experience

Minimum of 7 years of experience as an Industrial Cleaning Project Manager or Site Supervisor

The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of maintenance processes

Knowledge & Skills:

Must have strong knowledge in the operation of industrial cleaning equipment, including safety requirements and industry guidelines

Extensive knowledge of current automation technology, including commitment to drive future development opportunities

Must have strong demonstrated Project Management skills and knowledge of the Scoping, Planning, Scheduling, Execution and Controlling processes

Proven leadership ability to manage people and motivate others to positively influence performance

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required

Well-developed teamwork and collaboration skills to build positive relationships and handle conflict resolution

Must be self-motivated, energetic, dependable, honest, and thorough

Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and networking skills are required

Must have the ability to manage conflicting priorities to meet multiple deadlines

Proficient computer skills, ex. MS Office & SAP

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