Vallourec - North America · 3 days ago
Finishing Process Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVallourec - North America is seeking a Finishing Process Engineer to support its mills in Houston and Muskogee. The role focuses on process analysis, technical support, continuous improvement, and training local resources to enhance finishing processes while prioritizing safety.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
Lead and manage process-related projects, linked to Finishing processes, focusing on delivering results
Support production local teams on process-related issues: Visit and spend time on the shop floor to understand the situation and make sound decisions, Lead or participate in working groups
Continuously propose, lead, and implement actions to improve safety, quality, and cost efficiency
Improve process control and monitoring through the implementation of new tools
Report on the technical results of finishing lines in NA on a monthly basis
Perform benchmarking through the group
Build and entertain technical network locally and through the group, International travel opportunities (1-2 per year), Domestic travel opportunities (up to 1 per month)
Organize and make available the company’s technical knowledge
Innovate by developing new tools and technologies for the processes related to finishing
Build relationships with strategic suppliers
Support CAPEX projects and the ramp-up of new equipment
Observe safety and security procedures, Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, Report on potentially unsafe conditions, Use equipment and materials properly, Adhere to Vallourec Culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is required
5+ years of mechanical engineering experience, or other engineering experience in the manufacturing industry
Demonstrated experience in project management and industrial cross-functional teamwork (among other production, methods, quality, maintenance)
Very high level of Organization and Planning – this position offers a lot of Autonomy and requires Methodology & Rigor in its execution
Very high level of Customer Focus and Commitment – this position calls for proactivity and resilience to move forward
High level of Communication, Collaboration & Teamwork – this position offers the opportunity to lead/participate to several working groups, as well as working/communicating with a large panel of levels and services
Good level of Critical Analysis and Decision Making – they are key success elements for continuous improvement
Good level of Curiosity, Humility & Willingness to learn continuously – the variety of topics, number of Finishing processes, and constant innovation call for a mind that is willing to learn continuously
Flexibility – to adapt to changes in priorities for the plants
Very strong ability to organize and prioritize workload
Very strong ability to meet engagements/deadlines in autonomy
Strong interpersonal skills
Good verbal and written skills
Good problem solving and decision-making skills
Good learning capacities
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications
This role requires up to 1 domestic travel per month – most of them between Houston, TX, and Muskogee, OK
1 to 2 international travels per year
Preferred
Technical knowledge in steel machining or forming processes is a big plus
French and/or Portuguese proficiency is a plus
Company
Vallourec - North America
Vallourec is North America’s #1 domestic producer of premium tubular solutions primarily serving the energy markets (oil and gas, powergen): seamless Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG), VAM® premium connections, Line & Standard Pipe, Coupling Stock, Mechanical pipe, downhole accessories, and specialized welding.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Macek
Human Resources Business Partner
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