Vice President, Engineering

Job Description

Job Profile: Vice President, Engineering & Technical Services

Position Reports To: Senior Vice President

Position Summary

The Vice President of Engineering and Technical Services designs, implements, leads, and oversees all aspects of engineering and design activities for Apache with an unwavering commitment to safety, ethics, quality, people leadership and customer care.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand company goals and implements scaffold and Allform engineering design services to meet business objectives.

• Develops standards and procedures to ensure engineering and design standards are met and maintained.

• Manages Allform patents.

• Leads all product development efforts.

• Manages required corporate professional engineering licenses for business operations.

• Reviews and stamps engineering drawings in support of the business Coordinates with 3rd Party Engineering firms as appropriate to stamp engineering drawings.

• Recommends new technology and ideas to improve efficiency in engineering services (i.e. AI implementation)

• Builds, develops, and manages an engineering and design team capable of carrying out company initiatives.

• Leads by example.

• Always represents Apache favorably.

• Conducts business in a professional and ethical manner at all times.

• Upholds all company and customer policies, procedures and guidelines and holds others accountable for doing the same.

• Ensures that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, and facilities are in line with the organizations business plan and vision.

• Establishes, communicates, and implements operations-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution.

• Reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for the designated area/division.

• Establishes and manages the department’s budget.

• Presents regular performance reports and metrics to the senior leadership team.

• Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies, industry best practices and trends in engineering within our industry.

• Provides excellent people leadership including delivering constructive and timely feedback on performance, handling disciplinary issues in accordance with company policy and supporting team member development for the betterment of the team member and Apache.

• Represents Apache in industry-recognized organizations, conferences, and events as an active participant and/or in a leadership role.

• Work with the Safety Team to ensure projects personnel adhere to design requirements, while also capable of assisting with accident investigations primarily related to product failures

• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Structural Engineering required

• Licensed Professional Engineer seal required

• 7-10 years of leadership experience within the industrial construction/maintenance business

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry as it relates to scaffolding, formwork and shoring.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations for scaffolding design, ACI regulations for formwork and shoring design. Knowledgeable of country / regional standards related to product development (I.e. ANSI, etc.)

• Demonstrated success in creating and articulating complex strategies and plans to both senior management and peers.

• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and influence others positively.

• Proven ability to drive strategic direction.

• Executive presence, one who possesses the depth of experience to comfortably interact with senior leaders within the company while remaining accessible to everyone.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• An enterprise-wide thinker, with a lens on how decisions made within one site or unit may affect others across the business

• Driven self-starter with a strong attention to detail and ability to operate autonomously

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.

• Frequent travel to work sites and offices (driving and/or flying).

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

For over thirty years, Apache Industrial Services has met the needs of the petrochemical, industrial and energy sectors by providing superior quality, service and long-term value to our customers. Through our commitment to excellence in our work, a purposeful culture of safety, and the dedication and leadership of our expert craftsmen, Apache is a company that is doing it right. With strategic office locations throughout the US and Canada, we are able to provide efficient and reliable services to our wide variety of customers.At the core of Apache is a belief system that we refer to as #ApachePride. This belief permeates everything we do and from the CEO to the new hire employee that started yesterday; We all understand that the success of our business relies heavily on our hard-working men and women in the field.

Equal Opportunity: Apache Industrial Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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