Job Details

MRC Global serves the oil and gas industry across the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors as well as the chemical and gas distribution market sectors worldwide.

Job Purpose

The Automation Manager is responsible for developing and managing a business operation that increases sales, profitability, market share, and customer/employee satisfaction by directing shop operation and personnel development activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee valve automation business in Automation Control Shop.

• Manage and track all automation inquiries.

• Promote a safe workplace by visibly participating, encouraging, and considering safety in every aspect of daily activity.

• Manage shop supervisor and TISR'SManage, perform and oversee inside sales activitiesincluding customer service, purchasing, inventory control, shipping and receiving as well as support to sales team.

• Monitor commitment to ship dates and manage OTD.

• Assure a consistent workflow by coordinating and supporting shop workers' activity and functionality on a daily basis.

• Monitor activities of the TOPSR's.

• Conduct monthly meetings with TISR'S, TOSR'S, shop supervisors, and shop technicians.

• Review and approve all shop expenses.

• Manage shop labor charges.

• Motivate and challenge shop employees, delegate tasks to staff, monitor progress,

• Measure results and coach staff on performance.

• Maintain appropriate employeedocumentation files

• Develop a master schedule of jobs and prepare reports as required.

• Recruit and develop/train employees as needed to handle assigned tasks asneeded.

• Establish relationships and provide prompt responses to customer requests using written correspondence, proper phone etiquette, and other effective interpersonal skills.

• Maintain confidential information pertaining to supervisory duties, operations, and contact information.

• Communicate and administer company policies to team as needed.

• Carry out other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job.

• Take reasonable care for the safety and health of yourself and others.

• Report workplace hazards, injuries, or illness immediately.

Education, Experience & Ability Requirements

Any combination of requirements, which provide knowledge and abilities necessary to perform essential duties and responsibilities, will be considered.

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Degree) or equivalent combination of education and work experience that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Minimum three (3) years' experience in a related shop environment involving valve automation.

• Minimum one (1) year supervisory experience or demonstrated capability to supervise.

• Demonstrated competence in the use of computers and software applications.

• Ability to learn MRC Global business processes and MRC Global specific software.

Additional Qualifications

• Must have the ability to provide documentation verifying legal work status.

• Ability to read and speak the English language proficiently to communicate with others, understand and interpret safety instructions, and to respond to inquiries.

• Ability to understand and comply with MRC Global guidelines and expectations, including Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines.

Working Conditions

• For position-specific details regarding the physical and mental demands and working conditions, contact Human Resources.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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We invest in the growth and professional training of our team members creating more opportunities in your career. We offer tuition assistance and career development to support your professional growth.

MRC Global offers comprehensive benefits and incentives. We value your time and talent and know how to show our appreciation for having you as a part of our expanding global team.

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