Job Description

Company Profile

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is a leading worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power, and general industrial markets. PCC is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, and forged components used in jet aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines. The Company is also a leading producer of highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace and other general industrial markets, manufactures extruded seamless pipe, fittings, forgings, and clad products for power generation and oil & gas applications, and supplies metal alloys and other materials to the casting and forging industries. PCC is a high quality business with dominant positions in most segments of the markets in which it serves.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over 10 billion dollar company employs more than 29,500 people worldwide. PCC has over 160 plants and has a presence in twentysix states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a highquality, lowcost and ontime producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Business Profile

WymanGordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. We hold quality accreditations for all of the major airframe and engine manufacturers for both civil and military applications. WymanGordon creates rotating closeddie forgings which are critical for aerospace and landbased gas turbines. WymanGordon also manufactures structural forgings for airframe, nuclear, petrochemical, power generation, and space applications. In addition, WymanGordon has heat treating, testing, and other operations that support its global forging business.

Location Profile

WymanGordon Houston is a leading worldwide provider of precision, closedie, highintegrity forgings for aerospace and energy markets. WymanGordon Houston spans 500 acres and has 1,500,000 sq ft of manufacturing space. At the heart of our operations are a 12,000ton horizontal extrusion press, 20,000ton closeddie press, 29,000ton closeddie press, 35,000ton vertical extrusion press, and Advanced Product Development facility all supported by Heat Treatment, Material Handling, Tool & Die Machining and both Destructive and NonDestructive Testing & Inspection facilities.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for execution of all Mechanical Facility and Maintenance activities for the location.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Ensures that facilities, equipment, and systems are maintained in dependable condition; that required repairs are rapidly completed; and that capital and noncapital projects are effectively managed for the mechanical trades. Directs the activities of teams of technical personnel, skilled craft workers, and contractors. Monitors and controls facility and maintenance expenses for the area.

Plans, schedules, and directs maintenance and facility projects in the mechanical area and schedules to ensure that all work is properly prioritized and completed in timely fashion at lowest possible costs. Constantly monitors departmental requirements and adjusts schedules and resources as required to accomplish critical tasks.

Responsible for fixed asset management. Ensures that all fixed assets are properly accounted for in company records. In cooperation with manufacturing management and senior staff, determines excess and obsolete equipment. Disposes of such equipment while obtaining best possible price from purchasers.

Responsible for applying proper and costeffective Preventative and PM techniques to ensure maximum allowable asset availability and uptime.

Provides leadership to assigned technical, craft, and utility personnel. Schedules and assigns personnel to effectively accomplish work.

Monitors and manages the activities of outside contractors. Prepares technical requests for proposals. Evaluates proposals; negotiates terms, conditions, and pricing; awards contracts to bidder providing best value to the company. Monitors and controls projects and budgets to prevent cost overruns.

Mechanical Team Lead for major projects such as equipment installation or movement, facility addition or modification. May retain external professional services to support project completion, obtain specialized knowledge, or to comply with codes and regulations.

Coordinates activities with Safety & Environmental management to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Interfaces with representatives of federal, state, and local regulatory agencies such as OSHA and TNRCC.

Acts as internal consultant to senior management on facilities and maintenance matters. Develops detailed recommendations on major projects and demonstrates commitment to continual improvement of organizational capabilities.

Maintains a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. Ensures that personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and compliance with all applicable company policies and governmental regulations.

Comply with all EHS rules and regulations and supervisory instructions.
Report all incidents including injuries, spills, fires, property damage, and near misses to their supervisor.

Experience & Education

2 Year Technical Degree in mechanical maintenance or fluid power; preferred but not required.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical trades, preferably mechanical.

Minimum of 5 years of experience managing facilities and maintenance activities in a complex manufacturing environment; preferably in the forge or steel manufacturing industries.

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of hydraulics and hydraulic control systems with ability to mentor skilled tradesmen in this trade discipline.

Must have the ability to work effectively with both company and contractor personnel

Must have excellent communication, presentation, and persuasion skills

Proven ability to prioritize and complete multiple work assignments in diverse fields with minimal direction and supervision

Broad knowledge of technical systems, machinery and equipment, applicable codes and regulations

Knowledge of facilities and maintenance management software, preferably Oracle based system.

Experience with electrical, mechanical and general maintenance skill sets.

Must be able to read, write, and understand English

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires US person status. ITAR defines US person as an US Citizen, US Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Skills competency test required as part of onsite interview process.

Desired Skills

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Fluid Power or Industrial Engineering from an accredited university.

Minimum of 10 years in mechanical skilled trades experience either management or as a skilled tradesman with management experience.

Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience leading direct and indirect reports;

Minimum of 3 year of experience with Lean productions concepts.

Minimum of 3 years of experience with 6S management.