Director technical services

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R10046618 Director, Technical Services (Open)

Location:

Houston, TX (HO) - Cust. installations

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are hiring!

Airgas is hiring for a Director of Technical Services, Nitrogen Operations.

• Location: Houston, TX 77024

• Strong passion for fostering an environment of Diversity, Inclusion and Respect.

• Experience with developing, contributing, and supporting Airgas' commitment to a World Class Service, exceeding customer expectations and building brand loyalty.

• Reports to: Vice President of Airgas Nitrogen Services

Excellent Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance and much more! Benefits Start after 30 days of employment

Recruiter: Quentin Chavis Jr /

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Responsibilities:

The Director, Technical Services is responsible for leading operational and technical support teams. The position should develop long-term technical strategies related to fleet, assets, maintenance, training and compliance by implementing existing company programs and working closely with the operations and business team to meet company objectives.

• Manage and lead project managers, SMEs, training and safety teams to develop projects and goal to support business plans.

• Maximize efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaboration

• Define the key metrics (leading and lagging) for operational excellence within Fleet, Training and Safety programs.

• Analyze current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement where necessary

• Build a support team and overall structure to enable operational excellence within the districts

• Implement the general maintenance policy, performance metrics

• Manage fleet capital plan, provide support and justifications for refurbishments, obsolescence and annual maintenance plan, spare parts strategy and budget as part of the reliability and life cycle management equipment strategy.

• Define, lead and drive a fleet and equipment Reliability Program including; RCA and Reliability Tracking, Failure analysis and corrective actions

• Develop and manage function specific technical procedures for the business

• Develop Training programs for function specific activities and coordinate with other Airgas departments for comprehensive training of all associates

• Provide guidance and support to the operating team for DOT compliance including tracking and incident analysis with follow-up.

• Lead engineering, SME and Design Authorities to build and grow technical expertise in the business functions.

• Manage and provide direction on IMS programs including development of business function procedures that ensure the finished product meets company goals

• Manage and scope the assigned projects and prepare the Capex justifications in line with the business strategies.
  
  
  
  

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Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 8+ years of business operations experience, in a leadership capacity and strong focus on business development.

• 5+ years of supervisory / management experience with proven ability to effectively lead and manage a team.

• Previous experience maintaining/creating maintenance plans and developing procedures.

• Efficient in Microsoft office and presentation software packages.

• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle with insurance coverage as required by company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in engineering or operations management preferred.

• Previous experience with IMS systems related to fleet management

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Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at .

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