Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
1.0.1 Safety:
•Follow and lead all Company Rules, Procedures and Policies and Safety Program requirements.
•Ensure compliance to the Lock out Tag Out Program.
o LOTO procedures audit and accuracy.
o Site specific LOTO training.
o Conduct audit as needed, trained and validate competency.
•Ensure job safety and compliance but filling required permits.
o LOTO group permit / hot work / digging and excavation and others.
o Closely communicate with HSE team to coordinate non routine repair.
•Ensure participation and adherence to safety awareness initiatives.
o Safety safaris (team observation walks in/around the lab).
o Safety observation cards.
o Safety visits.
o Monthly HSE meetings and quarterly training.
•Address any equipment safety concern in a timely manner.
•Ensure timely reporting, action, and closure for identified safety issues.
o Observation cards.
o Accident and Near miss reports.
o Corrective/preventive actions.
•Report any work-related injury, illness, and incident or near misses to supervisor immediately and cooperate with the investigation as appropriate.
•Maintain personal work area and common areas in a clean and orderly manner; good housekeeping means a safer workplace.
•Wear and maintain prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
•Stop the work activities that represent any condition or behavior that could be expected to cause injury, death or environmental harm.
•Participate in Emergency Response Plan as appropriate.
1.0.2 People and Contractors
•Supervise R&D Maintenance Technician and R&D Fab technician (welder). Need to prioritize and organize the workload.
•Train, coach and mentor subordinate to improve skill levels.
•Train, coach and mentor subordinate to ensure appropriate behaviors.
•Manage on site contractors.
o Contact contractor, get quote and schedule repair.
o Ensure safety orientation, Daily work permit and Job safety assessment.
o Verify contractor compliance to safety rules.
o Validate job completion and sign off document.
1.0.3 Maintenance
•Responsible for resolving equipment problems that delay the daily scheduled work.
o Address equipment repair with proper level of urgency.
o Support the maintenance technician (provide guidance during trouble shooting and repair).
o Track and document repair.
o Analyze root cause and prevent repetitive break down.
•Implement and ensure preventative maintenance for all R&D Lab equipment.
o PM items and frequency.
o Method and standard.
o Training.
o Tracking and reporting via the Preventive Maintenance Master file.
•Install new equipment. Write maintenance routine procedure and implement PM schedule.
•Internalize critical / long lead time / high-cost activities.
1.0.4 CAPEX / Investment project Manager
•Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables.
•Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for capital expenditure projects.
•Manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and adherence to financial guidelines.
•Work closely with finance / CAPEX governance teams to track project expenditures and forecast future spending.
•Identify, evaluate, and select vendors and contractors for project execution.
•Negotiate contracts, oversee vendor performance, and ensure compliance with project requirements.
•Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Top Management, Testing, prototyping and quality assurance, to ensure alignment with:
o Project goals.
o Communicate project progress and challenges to stakeholders.
o Ensure all projects adhere to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
o Implement and oversee quality assurance processes throughout the project lifecycle.
•Responsible for all aspect of the project from definition, implementation and ramp up.
•Transfer the CAPEX to operation manager with all proper training, procedures and documentation.
1.0.5 Any other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science or higher degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or Technology or equivalent program is required; or 10 years equivalent technical and management experience.
• Microsoft Office software application knowledge required.
• 2 years minimum operating/maintaining OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods) prototyping & testing equipment is desirable such as CNC Lathes, Endforming, Stress Relief, Load Frames, etc.
• Familiarity with Electrical and Hydraulic systems preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methods experience desirable.
• Solid Works/Inventor 3D CAD system knowledge is desirable.
• Strong verbal, written and analytical skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
• Ability to fluently read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to pass applicable testing as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has supervisory responsibilities