Facility Manager

Job Highlights

Company Profile

National Oilwell Varco is a leading worldwide provider of equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations, oilfield services, and supply chain integration services to the upstream oil and gas industry.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Facility Manager who will be responsible for providing maintenance and technical support to the manufacturing processes and all other functional areas.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Facility Management, or Engineering is strongly preferred but not required with applicable years of experience.

Work Experience

• 5 or more years of experience
• Welding, Hydraulics, and Pneumatics experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Allocate responsibilities to direct reports based on their skills.
• Assign tasks and duties to the maintenance team to minimize downtime related to repairs/maintenance
• Capability to manage multiple contractors on projects while ensuring all parties follow HSE policies and facility safety regulations
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
• Creating and continuously developing preventive maintenance programs to ensure performance and durability of the facility equipment
• Direct maintenance department in providing maintenance and fabrication support throughout the facility.
• Ensure efficient operation of all electrical equipment
• Ensure efficient operation of equipment by repairing and maintaining as needed
• Ensure that all work is performed safely.
• Extensive knowledge of thermocouples, transducers, and pressure transducers.
• Extensive knowledge of Hydraulics.
• Extensive knowledge of Pneumatics.
• Fabricate fixtures and stands as required.
• Install new equipment as required.
• Maintain a good work environment and mentor employees in learning new trades and skills.
• Maintain all mechanical, electrical, and electronic manufacturing equipment for all production lines (Winding, Finishing, Fittings, LDP, etc.).
• Maintain facility equipment, calling support as required, i.e., Plumbers, Electricians, AC Techs, etc.
• Maintaining all equipment in the San Antonio facility
• Manage and maintain San Antonio computer control systems
• Participate in capital budget discussions related to facility maintenance and improvements
• Responsible for hazardous waste disposal
• Service, program, and repair air compressors, Hydraulic units, etc.
• Service, program, and repair on VFD, PLC, etc.
• Strong aptitude and creativity for equipment troubleshooting
• Supervise day and night shift teams.
• Welding (MIG, TIG & Stick)
• Perform other duties as assigned by Production Managers.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to lift 50 pounds required
• Able to stand for long periods
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Computer literacy in software and hardware (Including MS Office Excel, Word, MS Project, etc.)
• Effective communicator (written and verbal)
• Electrical Knowledge (480V – 3 Phase, 277V – 3 Phase)
• Exemplify good housekeeping skills
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing plant needs
• Must be detail-oriented
• PLC and VDF knowledge
• Teamwork is required

Working Conditions

• Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but is not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, safety shoes, and hard hats.
• Work involves frequent lifting of materials and products up to 50 pounds.
• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.

Employer’s Statement

NOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.