Senior Manager- Field Operations

The Dürr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with outstanding expertise in automation and digitization/Industry 4.0. Products, systems, and services offered by the Group enable highly efficient manufacturing processes in different industries. Dürr supplies not only the automotive industry but also other sectors such as the mechanical engineering, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and the woodworking industry.

The Dürr Group operates in the market with five divisions:

• Paint and Final Assembly Systems: Paint shops and final assembly systems for the automotive industry
• Application Technology: Robot technology for the automated application of paint, sealants and adhesives
• Clean Technology Systems: Exhaust-air purification systems and energy efficiency technology
• Measuring and Process Systems: Balancing as well as assembly, testing and filling technology
• Woodworking Machinery and Systems: Machinery and equipment for the woodworking the industry

 

Location:  Remote Nationwide

 

Position Summary:

 

The Field Operations Manager is accountable for the successful execution of all field operations assignments for fast-track capital equipment projects in the field of environmental air pollution control for customers in very diverse industries across North America and Asia. Many assignments are executed on an emergency basis where last second planning and decision making is critical.

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

 

• Manage department resources and assign personnel to execute specific field projects
• Support the Sales and Project Management departments with defining scopes of work, estimating of installation costs and generation of field related manpower schedules
• Sizing of heavy equipment, such as cranes, for complex installations
• Working with Product Managers in defining installation and repair procedures
• Manage and maintain all departmental safety equipment
• Support the pre-qualification of fabricators and installation contractors
• Support the execution of emergency service work
• Perform annual performance reviews of field supervisors
• Maintain the skills and periodically perform the role of site supervisor
• Manage department resources to minimize downtime and maximize departmental resource efficiencies
• Manage installation budgets by developing a clear understanding of relevant scopes of work, supporting field personnel and keeping contractors on schedule
• Document all field activities to minimize the opportunity for subcontractor back charges
• Supervise the team of field supervisors.
• Develop individual performance goals for all direct reports.
• Develop personal and departmental goals, including identification of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• When self-performing assignments, responsible for the supervision of field resources during the installation or repairs of equipment. Trades to be supervised are:
  • Mechanical riggers
  • Millwrights
  • Sheet metal fabricators & installers
  • Insulation and refractory installers
  • Civil & concrete
  • Ironworkers
  • Pipe fitters
  • Painters
  • Electricians

 

Nonessential Functions

 

• Basic knowledge of electrical installation work
  • Electrical hardwire drawings
  • Conduit layout principals
  • Progress evaluation
• Basic understanding of sequences of operations and cause & effect relationships
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required
• Ten or more years of fabrication and field service experience
• Air pollution control equipment experience preferred
• Extensive and detailed understanding of environmental systems design, trouble shooting, preventive maintenance and proje