Project Manager and Industrial Cleaning Expert

About the Role

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

You will oversee and manage the daily activities of approximately 40 daily industrial cleaning contractors and an additional 90 during TAR and outages, as well as the crane and rigging specialist.

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 efforts to support implementation and continuous improvement of new technologies.
• Collaborate with cleaning partners to develop automation where it currently doesn’t exist.
• Collaborate with planners for scope development and assist in determining 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 a process for communication and feedback of job progress.
• Partner with TAR group to develop an 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.
• Ensure the project meets safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 14 years of industrial cleaning experience, OR
• Associate’s degree and at least 9 years of industrial cleaning experience, OR
• Bachelor’s 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.
• Eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of maintenance processes.

Skills

• Strong knowledge in the operation of industrial cleaning equipment, including safety requirements and industry guidelines.
• Extensive knowledge of current automation technology, including a commitment to drive future development opportunities.
• 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.
• Well-developed teamwork and collaboration skills to build positive relationships and handle conflict resolution.
• Self-motivated, energetic, dependable, honest, and thorough.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and networking skills.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities to meet multiple deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills, e.g., MS Office & SAP.