Manager - Compass

Job Summary

The Manager I – Compass leads all aspects of long-term strategy and day-to-day activities for Compass. Compass is a full-service fabrication shop for ASME code pressure vessels, B31.3 process piping, and associated structural steel for skids and supports. This role coordinates personnel, equipment, materials, and work priorities to support safe, reliable, and efficient shop operations while developing team capability and maintaining company standards.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads the Compass management team, made up of two shop supervisors, the supply chain and warehouse supervisor, and the quality control supervisor, who direct day-to-day activities across ASME pressure vessel fabrication, B31.3 process piping, and skidded equipment assembly (pipe, valve, instrumentation, and electrical)
• Create, own, and maintain the master fabrication and delivery schedule for all vessel and skid work, sequencing jobs through the shop so that customer need-by dates are met. Publish schedule updates on a regular cadence and drive recovery plans when dates are at risk
• Load and balance manpower, equipment, crane capacity, and floor space against the master schedule across fabrication, welding, piping, instrumentation, and electrical work, using overtime, shift adjustments, or subcontract support as needed
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and interface directly with customer engineers on drawing and specification reviews, technical clarifications, requests for information, design changes, inspection and witness points, and factory acceptance testing
• Manage customer relationships by providing accurate status reports and delivery forecasts, setting clear expectations, notifying customers early of schedule or scope risks, and resolving concerns promptly to protect customer satisfaction and repeat business
• Coordinate with sales, estimating, project management, and engineering on order intake, contract and scope review, lead times, shop capacity, and change orders so commitments made to customers can be met
• Work with the supply chain and warehouse supervisor to make sure materials are ordered, expedited, received, and tracked against the schedule, including plate, heads, forgings, pipe, fittings, valves, instruments, and electrical components, with particular attention to long-lead items
• Partner with the quality control supervisor to make sure fabrication complies with ASME Section VIII, B31.3, the Compass quality program, and customer specifications, including weld procedures and welder qualifications, nondestructive examination, pressure and leak testing, code inspection, and complete documentation and data packages at turnover
• Coordinate final assembly, instrument loop checks, electrical continuity and functional testing, preservation, packaging, load-out, and shipping logistics so equipment is delivered complete and on time
• Manage job cost and shop productivity by tracking labor hours and material against budget, reviewing submitted employee labor time (including time billed to third parties when applicable), and supporting accurate progress and milestone billing
• Ensure preventive maintenance and calibration are tracked and scheduled in accordance with company standards for cranes, rolls, welding equipment, machining and cutting equipment, and test equipment
• Oversee nonconformance, rework, and warranty issues, including root-cause review, corrective action, and customer communication through resolution
• Coach employees on safe work practices, welding and fabrication procedures, drawing interpretation, documentation, and proper care of tools and equipment
• Monitor team performance, address routine personnel and workflow issues, and communicate operational risks, resource needs, and significant schedule or equipment concerns to leadership
• Support compliance with company safety, environmental, quality, and operating requirements, including hot work, lifting and rigging, and shop safety programs, and participate in incident reviews and corrective actions as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Compass shop operations

Job Specific Skills

Required

• Working knowledge of ASME Section VIII pressure vessel fabrication and B31.3 process piping, including shop sequencing, fit-up, welding, nondestructive examination, and pressure testing requirements
• Working knowledge of skidded equipment assembly, including piping, valve, instrumentation, and electrical installation, and the ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, P&IDs, piping isometrics, instrument hook-ups, and electrical schematics
• Ability to build and manage a master fabrication and delivery schedule across multiple concurrent jobs and competing priorities, using scheduling, ERP, or spreadsheet tools to forecast, track, and report progress against customer need-by dates
• Ability to build strong customer relationships and work directly with customer engineers on technical questions, specification interpretation, design changes, inspections, and acceptance testing, and to negotiate schedule and scope expectations professionally
• Working knowledge of welding processes (such as SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and SAW), weld procedure and welder qualification requirements, and inspection and testing methods used in code fabrication
• Ability to plan work, schedule employees, estimate labor hours, coordinate material and logistics, and manage competing fabrication and assembly priorities
• Working knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry and other mathematical applications used in fabrication layout, fit-up, and shop operations
• Ability to review job cost, labor-time records, material activity, and quality documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with employees, leadership, customers, and support functions and to provide hands-on coaching and training
• Ability to operate cranes safely when required and authorized, and working knowledge of lifting and rigging practices

Preferred

• Experience in an ASME code shop holding U-stamp authorization, including working with an Authorized Inspector and a documented quality control program
• Experience delivering skidded or packaged process equipment, such as separation, measurement, or compression packages for the oil and gas, midstream, or process industries
• Experience with ERP, job costing, production scheduling, inventory, and material-tracking systems
• Welding, inspection, or NDE credentials, such as AWS Certified Welding Inspector or ASNT Level II
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous-improvement methods in a fabrication environment
• Prior lead, foreman, supervisor, or other frontline leadership experience in fabrication, shop operations, or a related mechanical field

Education & Experience

Minimum: High school diploma or GED

Minimum: 10+ years of related fabrication, mechanical, shop-operations, and/or equipment-maintenance experience

Preferred: Vocational or technical training - related field

Preferred: Bachelor's or Associates degree - from accredited university - related field 

Preferred: 5 or more years of lead or supervisory experience supporting shop operations

Additional Qualifications

Ability to possess a valid driver's license

Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward

Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses

Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances

Business Insight / Financial Acumen: Applying knowledge of the business and key financial indicators to advance organizational goals and make better operational decisions

Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

Physical Requirements:

•    Climbing or Balancing: Occasional
•    Cold Temperatures: Occasional
•    Color Distinction: Occasional
•    Depth Perception: Occasional
•    Exposure to electrical hazards: Occasional
•    Exposure to fumes or airborne particles: Occasional
•    Exposure to loud noise levels: Occasional
•    Exposure to moderate noise levels: Frequent
•    Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals: Occasional
•    Exposure to vibration: Occasional
•    Hand Movement – Repetitive Motions, Grasping, Finger Dexterity: Frequent
•    Hot Temperatures: Occasional
•    Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling: Occasional
•    Lifting more than 100 lbs: Rare
•    Lifting up to 10 lbs: Frequent
•    Lifting up to 25 lbs: Frequent
•    Lifting up to 50 lbs: Occasional
•    Lifting up to 100 lbs: Occasional
•    Outdoor Weather Conditions: Frequent
•    Peripheral Vision: Occasional
•    Pushing/Pulling more than 100 lbs: Rare
•    Pushing/Pulling up to 10 lbs: Frequent
•    Pushing/Pulling up to 25 lbs: Frequent
•    Pushing/Pulling up to 50 lbs: Occasional
•    Pushing/Pulling up to 100 lbs: Occasional
•    Reaching: Occasional
•    Risk of fire or explosion: Occasional
•    Risk of radiation: Rare
•    Sitting: Occasional
•    Speaking or Hearing: Frequent
•    Standing: Occasional
•    Tasting or Smelling: Occasional
•    Use of close vision: Occasional
•    Use of distance vision: Occasional
•    Use of focus adjustment: Occasional
•    Walking: Occasional
•    Wet or Humid Conditions: Occasional
•    Work near moving mechanical parts: Frequent