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Current Job Opportunities

Shipping & Receiving Clerk (Deer Park, TX)

We are looking for an experienced Shipping & Receiving Clerk.  This position is responsible for performing clerical and physical tasks in connection with shipping goods and receiving incoming shipments.   The Shipping & Receiving Clerk may direct and coordinate the activities of other workers engaged in handling goods to be shipped or being received.  To successfully perform the tasks of a shipping and receiving clerk, a candidate must be in good physical condition.  They will be required to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel and lift cumbersome and/or heavy objects.

Responsibilities Include, but not limited to:

• Pulling orders
• Packing orders
• Shipping orders
• Receiving orders
• Previous experience Shipping & Receiving in a machine shop would be a plus
• General maintenance (cleaning/cutting down cardboard/etc.)
• Experienced forklift operation
• Experience working with Freight Companies
• Some computer operation email, internet information and use Microsoft Office documents
• Usage of shipping software such as FedEx, DHL, and/or UPS
• Usage of ERP System such as SAP and/or Oracle
• Maintain a busy incoming & outgoing area keeping good order, including all necessary labels, equipment, materials and supplies
• Contact owner of incoming shipments for pick-up
• Select appropriate carriers/truckers to fill needs, complete necessary shipping documentation

Shop Assistant (Deer Park, TX)

We are looking for a full-time shop assistant to work in our Deer Park shop. This position will be responsible for general shop maintenance, to include but it not limited to:

• Trash collection for shop, office and yard;
• Check bins for safety glasses and ear plugs and restock as needed
• Check water coolers throughout shop and office area and restock as needed
• Sweep shop, exterior of building/awning, warehouse, tool room, etc.
• Use floor scrubber for shop, warehouse, tool room

Office support:

Water jug refills, weekly storage trips, furniture moves, file room duty, soda machine maintenance, etc.

Shop projects:

Wash and detail trucks; Service GM trucks; Drop off and pick up repairs; Support shop needs; Support Shop manager with ongoing jobs; Organization and set up of work areas, etc.

Requirements:

Requires clean driving record

Demonstrated knowledge of making deliveries, pulling trailers and

Must be willing to be trained on operating a forklift. 

Capable of lifting heavy loads throughout the day up to 75lbs.

Shop Foreman - Days/Nights (Deer Park, TX)

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Shop Supervisor (Days/Nights)for our Deer Park location.

Responsibilities:

• Development of work scope for Rotating equipment repairs made to equipment and parts fabrication. Train, instruct, supervise, and mentor employees using established and new production methods to produce a quality product in a safe and timely manner.
• Assign work, develop employee performance, execute schedules, respond to changes, communicate production demands to employees, and procure parts. Ensure documentation requirements are met and quality repairs are being performed.
• Completion of all reports related to safety, quality, machining and Rotating equipment repair work.
• Development and implementation of effective, permanent corrective actions.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years in Rotating equipment repair facility
• 5+ years Supervision experience
• Good written and oral language skills
• Proven experience improving production processes
• Must have a solid attendance record
• Highly developed people/Leadership skills
• Mechanical Aptitude
• High School or GED
• Negative results for Background and Drug Screening
• Strong floor presence
• Effective team development and project supervision skills

Advantageous Qualifications

• Combined machining and rotating equipment repair experience
• Auto Cad experience
• Word and Excel experience
• Leadership training

Various Positions with Recip & Rotating Equip Experience (Chicago)

We have openings for personnel experienced in Reciprocating & Rotating Equipment for our Chicago, IL office (facility located in Merrillville, IN)

• Millwrights - experience in reciprocating/rotating equipment i.e. pumps, reciprocating compressors, fin fan, centrifugal compressors, turbine, steam, gas) (BOP-Balance of Plant equipment)
• Supervisors - supervisor experience and knowledge/experience in reciprocating/rotating equipment i.e. pumps, reciprocating compressors, fin fan, centrifugal compressors, turbine, steam, gas) (BOP-Balance of Plant equipment)
• QA Inspector 
• Project Manager 

Supervisor - Reciprocating Compressors Maintenance Contract (Lake Charles, LA)

Experienced Rotating Equipment Machinists (Deer Park Shop)

MACHINISTS DUTIES INCLUDE:
* The Employee will perform manual machine work on components for Compressors, Turbines, Pumps, Blowers, Conveyors, and other components as necessary.
* Will operate manual machine equipment to include manual lathes, vertical mills, drill press & saws.
* Perform operations such as manufacture of new shafts, turn & undercut shafts, thread cutting, broaching keyways, boring, and sleeve manufacturing

REQUIREMENTS:
•2 to 5 years of machine shop experience
•GED, Trade School, or High School Diploma

Experienced Rotating Equipment Mechanics (Deer Park Shop)

ROTATING EQUIPMENT MECHANICS DUTIES INCLUDE:
* Performing incoming inspections, overhauls and rebuilding of Centrifugal and Reciprocating compressors, Turbines, Pumps and their components
* Understanding & filling out data sheets is a must
* Reading & understanding work-scopes & Q.C. procedures are a must
* Work with close tolerances. ( .0005" )
* Prior machine shop experience and balancing of rotating equipment helpful.
* Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:
•2 to 5 years of machine shop experience
•GED, Trade School, or High School Diploma

Field Machinists (Baton Rouge, LA and Deer Park, TX)

We are looking for experienced Field Machinists for the Technical Services Division in our:

Millwright - Maintenance (Corpus Christi, TX)

MILLWRIGHT - MAINTENANCE PROJECT

Experienced Welder (Deer Park Shop)

Currently seeking qualified candidates for Fabrication, with recent Stick & Mig welding experience.

Business Development Representative (Chicago)

Job duties include but not limited to: 

• Maintain relationships and increase sales to existing customer base within assigned geographic territory.
• Identify prospective customers to promote and sell company services through direct customer contacts within assigned geographic territory for development of new business.
• Provide information regarding terms of sales, start dates, job information etc. to Operations using established procedures
• Coordinate with Operations Team when performing project management duties as assigned.
• Manage marketing budgets, sales objectives, and forecasts within geographic jurisdiction
• Provide statistical reports and recommendations to management regarding opportunities for growth.
• Present new contract proposals, contract bids, assist in strategy for negotiating contract changes. Ensure all terms and conditions of the contract are met using established procedures.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures to ensure consistent customer service and satisfaction. Troubleshoot and assist in customer complaint resolution.
• Respond to customer requests and questions regarding service and account information. Analyze and rectify customer concerns using established procedures.
• Gather data on marketing trends, competitive services and pricing.
• Any additional activities required to advertise and promote the sale of organization’s services as required.
• Responsibilities may also include preparing displays and participating in trade shows
• Utilize Salesforce.com as CRM Tool

Business Development Representative - Technical Services (Deer Park, TX)

Requirements:

Extensive knowledge in the technical services industry, including Field Machining, Torquing /Tensioning, Valve Repair, Welding

 Job duties include but not limited to: 

• Maintain relationships and increase sales to existing customer base within assigned geographic territory.
• Identify prospective customers to promote and sell company services through direct customer contacts within assigned geographic territory for development of new business.
• Provide information regarding terms of sales, start dates, job information etc. to Operations using established procedures
• Coordinate with Operations Team when performing project management duties as assigned.
• Manage marketing budgets, sales objectives, and forecasts within geographic jurisdiction
• Provide statistical reports and recommendations to management regarding opportunities for growth.
• Present new contract proposals, contract bids, assist in strategy for negotiating contract changes. Ensure all terms and conditions of the contract are met using established procedures.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures to ensure consistent customer service and satisfaction. Troubleshoot and assist in customer complaint resolution.
• Respond to customer requests and questions regarding service and account information. Analyze and rectify customer concerns using established procedures.
• Gather data on marketing trends, competitive services and pricing.
• Any additional activities required to advertise and promote the sale of organization’s services as required.
• Responsibilities may also include preparing displays and participating in trade shows
• Utilize Salesforce.com as CRM Tool

Millwright - Projects

Responsibilities to include:

• Proficient in the installation, maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting of rotating equipment including: Gas Turbines; Steam Turbines; Centrifugal, and Axial Flow Compressors.
• Knowledge of vibration analysis, machine shop operations, precision machinery alignment techniques.
• Ability to work with operations and maintenance on repairs to equipment that include: replacement of mechanical seals, installation and alignment of rotating equipment, centrifugal and screw compressors and pumps, basic knowledge of rigging and flagging.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• High school or equivalent.
• Travel required
• 3+ years of verifiable experience
• Replace mechanical seals, align equipment and troubleshoot problems in various rotating equipment.
• Pumps, turbines, compressors, gearboxes, replace mechanical seals and align equipment, troubleshoot rotating equipment.

Millwright - Industrial (UNION) - Baton Rouge

Responsibilities to include:

• Proficient in the installation, maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting of rotating equipment including:

   reciprocating/rotating equipment i.e. pumps, reciprocating compressors, fin fan, centrifugal compressors, turbine, steam, gas (BOP-Balance of Plant equipment)

• Knowledge of vibration analysis, machine shop operations, precision machinery alignment techniques.
• Ability to work with operations and maintenance on repairs to equipment that include: replacement of mechanical seals, installation and alignment of rotating equipment, repairs to fans and blowers, repairs to reciprocating, centrifugal and screw compressors and pumps, basic knowledge of rigging and flagging.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• High school or equivalent.
• Millwright training schools a plus (seal, vibration analysis, alignment training).
• 3+ years of verifiable experience
• Replace mechanical seals, align equipment and troubleshoot problems in various rotating equipment.
• Pumps, turbines, compressors, fans and gearboxes, replace mechanical seals and align equipment, troubleshoot rotating equipment.

Millwright - Maintenance

Responsibilities to include:

• Proficient in the installation, maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting of rotating equipment including: Natural Gas Turbines; Steam Turbines; Centrifugal, Reciprocating and Axial Flow Compressors; Vertical and Horizontal Pumps; Blowers, Fans and Expanders, Electric Motors and Generators.
• Knowledge of vibration analysis, machine shop operations, precision machinery alignment techniques.
• Ability to work with operations and maintenance on repairs to equipment that include: replacement of mechanical seals, installation and alignment of rotating equipment, repairs to fans and blowers, repairs to reciprocating, centrifugal and screw compressors and pumps, basic knowledge of rigging and flagging.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• High school or equivalent.
• Travel required
• Millwright training schools a plus (seal, vibration analysis, alignment training).
• 3+ years of verifiable experience
• Replace mechanical seals, align equipment and troubleshoot problems in various rotating equipment.
• Pumps, turbines, compressors, fans and gearboxes, replace mechanical seals and align equipment, troubleshoot rotating equipment.

Millwright - (Deer Park & Freeport)

Responsbilities include:

• Proficient in the installation, maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting of rotating equipment including:

  reciprocating/rotating equipment i.e. pumps, reciprocating compressors, fin fan, centrifugal compressors, turbine, steam, gas) (BOP-Balance of Plant equipment)

• Knowledge of vibration analysis, machine shop operations, precision machinery alignment techniques.
• Ability to work with operations and maintenance on repairs to equipment that include: replacement of mechanical seals, installation and alignment of rotating equipment, repairs to fans and blowers, repairs to reciprocating, centrifugal and screw compressors and pumps, basic knowledge of rigging and flagging.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• High school or equivalent.
• Millwright training schools a plus (seal, vibration analysis, alignment training).
• 3+ years of verifiable experience
• Replace mechanical seals, align equipment and troubleshoot problems in various rotating equipment.
• Pumps, turbines, compressors, fans and gearboxes, replace mechanical seals and align equipment, troubleshoot rotating equipment.

Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to:  .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Program Manager (Deer Park)

Position Summary:
The Program Manager shall act as the focal point for all communications between the specific clients and Universal Plant Services personnel. The ideal candidate will possess extensive technical experience and working knowledge of pumps and pump-related equipment. This position will be located in Deer Park, Texas, with national responsibility.

 Job responsibilities:

1. Serves as the first point of contact and primary liaison between specific clients and UPS workforce.
2. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Work with other company offices to coordinate workforce to ensure sufficient personnel are available, qualified and trained to perform quality and timely work for clients.
4. Responsibilities shall extend from customer proposal, through and including successful completion of client project.
5. Develop and ensure adherence to standard processes and procedures.
6. Coordinate with supply chain and operations team members to facilitate the process satisfies program delivery requirements. 
7. Coordinate client required technical and program progress reviews. 
8. Proactively manage project scope to ensure only what was agreed to is delivered. Ensure changes in scope are thoroughly documented and approved prior to investing company resources. 
9. Monitor and control program costs associated with non-recurring activities. 
10. Identify, track, manage, and assist in resolving program issues.
11. Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPI) program relative to specific clients.