Responsibilities & Duties:
- Lead and supervise all fabrication and manufacturing operations within the plant.
- Direct, coach, and develop the team of Manufacturing Engineers to ensure effective planning and execution of production activities.
- Drive adherence to quality, safety, and environmental standards across all manufacturing processes.
- Monitor daily production activities, ensuring on-time delivery of projects to meet customer requirements.
- Review engineering drawings, manufacturing plans, and fabrication schedules for feasibility and alignment with resources.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure timely availability of raw materials, consumables, and equipment.
- Work closely with Quality Control to address non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
- Optimize production processes through lean manufacturing practices, waste reduction, and productivity improvements.
- Develop and track KPIs for production efficiency, rework rates, safety performance, and on-time delivery.
- Ensure capacity planning and workforce allocation match project pipeline and deadlines.
- - Prepare and present regular reports on manufacturing performance to the Operations Director.
- Lead initiatives for training and upskilling shop personnel to strengthen technical capabilities.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability within the plant.
Qualifications, Experience, & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/industrial engineering or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 15–20 years of experience in fabrication/manufacturing, with at least 10 years in a managerial role within heavy fabrication, oil & gas, or industrial equipment manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of welding, fabrication, machining, and assembly processes.
- Experience with project-based manufacturing aligned to international and Aramco standards.
- Proven ability to lead engineers and shop teams effectively.
- Strong Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
- Strong understanding of safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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What We Do
Since 1979, Zeeco is the trusted worldwide source for the design and manufacturing of combustion and environmental solutions for the refining, petrochemical, production, power and pharmaceutical industries. Beginning as a small operation, Zeeco focused on the ideas of expertise, innovation, and reliability that today are the company’s foundation of success.
ZEECO® product lines include next generation ultra-low emission burners, gas and liquid flaring systems and hazardous and non-hazardous waste incineration. Zeeco has supplied some of the world’s largest combustion systems. These include the largest enclosed ground flare, acid gas thermal oxidizer, enclosed flare and elevated flare. We also have developed the industry’s best performing ultra-low NOx burner.
From refining, onshore/offshore production, power, well testing, petrochemical, gas processing and LNG industries, Zeeco has the experience and technical expertise to design the right combustion solution for your application. Our Combustion Research and Test Facility was the first in the world to become ISO 9001-2000 certified, and our staff strives to stay ahead of rapidly changing emissions requirements. With over three decades of industry experience, we have developed a worldwide reputation for excellence in engineering, reliability, and integrity.
