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Job Description

Orion Talent, a customer-centric company focused on helping people discover meaningful careers and businesses grow by finding, delivering, and engaging the best talent around the world, is currently recruiting for a Purchasing Manager position with one of the fastest growing independent pipe fabrication and distribution companies in America.

Position Details
Location: Houston, TX
Compensation: $70K-$85K
Shift: M-F 7:30a-4:30p
Travel: Some travel may be required
Benefits: Robust benefits package

Position Description
As Purchasing Manager, you will oversee and direct the activities of the purchasing department. Responsibilities will include:
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiate terms and agreements, and evaluate supplier performance to ensure quality, reliability, and favorable terms.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with business goals and industry best practices.
• Identify, evaluate, and select potential suppliers, source new products or services, and assess market trends to make informed procurement decisions.
• Collaborate with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Draft, explain, implement instruction, policies/procedures for purchasing/contract management.
• Maintain and/or implement purchasing and recordkeeping systems.
• Act as the company’s representative in negotiations with suppliers.
• Coordinate removal or disposal of surplus materials and administer the departmental budget.

Position Requirements
• Bachelor's in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience as a Purchasing Specialist, Procurement Officer, or in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.

Job Description

Title: Project Superintendent
Location: Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX, and Reno, NV
Compensation: Base salary of $135-150k
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits to include 100% of health care expenses for employee.
Vaccine Requirement: Not required
Travel: up to 15%

Position Description:
The Project Superintendent provides the knowledge, skills, and experience required to manage the day-to-day field operations of task order and/or larger lump institutional and/or commercial construction projects. The primary focus of the Project Superintendent is to provide the managerial and leadership skills necessary to accomplish the work by means of subcontractors and to manage the day-to-day issues of a small self-performed workforce. Responsible for the production aspects of the work and accountable for production quality work that is constructed consistent with the standards set forth in the project’s contract documents, performing the work in a timely and cost effective manner, and for maintaining a work environment that is safe and continuously kept clean and orderly.

Other responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day field activities to ensure the project milestone dates and overall schedule completion date is met
• Create project schedules to ensure upcoming events are communicated, tracked, and are being proactively attended to
• Establish and maintain all dimensional controls for the project to include the use of third party survey and layout personnel when appropriate
• Obtain all inspections and ensuring that the quality aspects of the physical work are fully documented and compliant with all contract terms and legal requirements that govern the project and the community in which the project(s) takes place
• Administer client specific programs, such as CQC, Safety, Environmental Stewardship, etc
• Conduct and/or attend pre-construction, progress, and other project and staff meetings and meetings involving internal staff and external stakeholders such as owners, subcontractors, etc
• Meet with client representatives on a regular basis to discuss the status of projects, to proactively identify and resolve problems and assure the client is kept informed about work status
• Manage changes in project scope to ensure that the most contemporary contract documents are being used at all times to prevent avoidable rework
• Administer contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and other agreements to ensure that the scope, terms, and conditions are consistently and proactively being met
• Manage project closeout process to assure completion on time and within established budget
• Maintain daily paperwork such as timecards, field reports, schedule updates and email correspondence
• Provide timely and cordial interaction with supporting work groups, such as accounting, HR, ICS, etc
• Direct and manage work loads of supporting staff to include training, mentoring, and follow up

Requirements:
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means, and methods associated with the renovation and construction of data centers and sitework related, with a working knowledge of civil, architectural, mechanical, and electrical work required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and co-workers
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with ability to create 3d visualization of end products and how to get there
• Understanding of sequencing of work, strategy of creating effective project schedules, project control, and change order management to ensure deadlines are met
• Ability to build effective teams, with record of mentoring and coaching employees
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate’s of Science in Construction Management or similar, or Journeyman status in a building trade (i.e. Carpenter) AND no less than 5 years’ progressive responsibility supervising construction
• Experience: 10+ years’ experience in the construction industry with engagement in Data Center construction, general building, and civil construction.
• Certifications: Current safety credentials to include OSHA 30 1, 1st Aid and CPR, and current CQC certification issued by USACE/NAVFAC

Job Description

Position Details:
• Title: Field Service Rep
• Locations:
o Houston, TX
o Boston, MA
• Travel/Schedule: Primarily local (minimal overnights per week); you generally will cover customers in your assigned area with occasional travel outside of the territory.
• Compensation: Target Base Salary ~$66K - 80K
o Bonuses/Additional Compensation: Overtime + Per Diem + mileage / gas reimbursement
o Benefits: Company offers an industry-standard corporate benefits package to include Medical / Dental / Vision, company matched RRSP/DPSP, a generous paid time off (PTO) program, Life Insurance, Flexible Work Schedule, a profit sharing-program and opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Position Description: Company provides top of the line, full and partial automation solutions for both direct mail and retail pharmacies. The OptiFill and RIVA service groups provide support and expertise to the customers on Company equipment and product lines. Service Representative(s) will be primarily responsible for providing Level 2 technical support to customers and third-party Level 1 support vendors, along with managing and maintaining the relationship with the customers on behalf of Company. You will specifically:
• Focus on customer needs and satisfaction by troubleshooting, installation, validation, maintenance and service repair needs on pharmacy automated equipment.
• Perform 2nd Level hardware preventive and corrective maintenance, as well as some software maintenance.
• Schedule 1st Level (3rd party) resources, including preventative maintenance and service calls.
• Monitor and support 1st Level (3rd party) resources to complete emergency break fix service calls.
• Support the facility group with any enhancements or upgrades that may impact the operation of the Company system by providing information and technical knowledge for a successful implementation.
• Work with the facility (customer) to schedule appropriate downtime for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Provide a summary of work performed at the frequency and detail required by the facility to document the servicing of the system.
• Preplanned service calls outside of normal business hours may be required to accommodate user schedules, ex: preventative maintenance may be conducted during the evening.

In order to be successful in this role, you should have at least 5 years’ experience in the troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of Electronic / Electrical and computerized electro-mechanical systems. A good mechanical aptitude is desired, as is some level of expertise with computers (software, remote diagnostics, windows-based networking etc). Experience and knowledge of troubleshooting robotics and/or automated systems is ideal. And you must be service-minded and customer-focused.

Job Description

Position Details:
• Title: Maintenance & Repair Specialist II
• Location: Houston, TX
• Shift: M-F 8a-4:30p
• Compensation: $60 - $70K, 10% Target bonus, $5k Sign on (½ on 1st check, ½ at 6mo)
• Benefits: Med/Den, 401(k) w/6% match, PTO, paid holidays, and much more!
• Travel: Local travel and working out of Houston office. Company truck provided.

Position Description: Responsibilities include:
• Monitor and control all aspects of equipment repair within the Houston area.
• Inspect chassis and write work orders at specified facilities.
• Monitor and control M&R costs for chassis for same locations.
• Monitor and control OOS equipment levels including Repair Estimate Approval/Repair Limit compliance.
• Update chassis OOS status and notes as needed in M&R System
• Conduct daily visits to specified local CYs to ensure that all M&R issues are addressed, and that Company Policies are enforced. Provide detailed written reports of any problems to the CY Manager.
• Assist locations in continuously investigating ways and means to reduce overall M&R costs.
• Monitor and control spare parts inventory levels of company-owned parts.
• Respond to all correspondence ASAP, no later than one working day.
• Review work order input in M&R system and transmit work orders daily.
• Discuss and resolve work order input discrepancy with M&R vendors.
• Perform monthly safety review and conduct shop site audits for all responsible locations.
• Track and order license plates for chassis and coordinate off-hire and scrap chassis programs.

Requirements:
• 5 years of experience in maintenance and repair and thorough knowledge of chassis or trailer repair.
• Ability to effectively communicate company policy/procedures and identify problems and seek solutions.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet daily requirements.
• Interface credibly with vendors and terminal personnel and work with internal and external customers.
• Ability to travel 60% - 80% of weekly travel.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening, background check and Federal check.

Job Description

Position Details:
• Title: Authorized Inspector (Trainee)
• Location: Houston, TX, Dothan, AL, Freetown, MA
• Shift: Mon-Fri, Normal working hours. Occasional evening and weekend work.
• Compensation: $65K to $75K depending on location (OT may be available) $2,500 Bonus after training completion.
• Benefits: Robust benefit package, Med/Den/Vis, 401K, ISP, TA and more!
• Travel: Required – occasional overnights, depending on territory

Position Description: Responsibilities include:
• Train for 12-14 weeks for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)/National Board training/certification commissions.
• 120 hours of on-the-job training with another Inspector to complete training process.
• Perform new construction, repair, alteration and jurisdiction inspections of boilers and pressure vessels as required by the American Society of Mechanical Engineering Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code) Sections III, and National Board Code including referenced construction codes and standards of our clients.

Requirements:
• High school diploma and equivalent (Military) work experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 3-5 years of boiler and/or high-pressure steam & water system maintenance/operation experience
• 4+ years of mechanical experience with Boilers and Pressure Vessels in a power plant, either Nuke or conventional
• MM/BT, or an SRO and/or a Steam PPWO/EOOW 3+ years
• Navy Nuke EM or ET with a minimum of 3yrs qualified SRO experience
• Quality Assurance inspections of mechanical equipment, water, and steam systems
• Boiler and/or steam system maintenance and operation
• Inspections on mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems
• NBIC Boiler Inspector Qualification a plus
• Insurance inspection service experience involving risk-based inspections and analysis
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office and web-based applications, Lotus Notes
• Clean driving record and must be able to pass a background check.

Job Description

Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for a Shipping and Receiving Manager position with one of the fastest growing independent pipe fabrication and distribution companies in America.

Position Details
Location: Houston TX
Compensation: $65K-$75K depending on experience
Shift: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
Benefits: Company pays 75% of employee benefits, 25% for spouse. Employer paid life insurance; 401k match up to 3%.

Position Description
As a Shipping and Receiving Manager, you will plan, organize, supervise, and participate in the operations and activities of the Shipping and Receiving Department. You will organize and facilitate logistics of the warehouse, transportation, and receiving departments. You will also train, assign, supervise and evaluate assigned staff. Responsibilities will include:
• Receive goods and verifies the quality and count of all items unloaded from railroad cars, trucks, and trailers; check against suppliers’ count and immediately report discrepancies to carriers, supervisor, and purchasing officer per company policy.
• Develop and maintain a shipping schedule to meet internal and external customer’s needs.
• Provide Project Managers, Department Managers, and purchasing with accurate up-to-date quantities, descriptions, and status of inventory.
• Provide service to all of the plant's production shops with whatever description of pipe that has been scheduled for fabrication.
• Perform periodic physical inventory.
• Be responsible for general housekeeping, preventative maintenance, and repair on pipe yard roadways, pipe storage racks, and all mobile equipment used in the pipe yard.
• Department coordination with Project Managers, Department Managers, and carriers, regarding final destination on products for pick-up and delivery.
• Oversee all aspects of the retail department.
• Organize, plan, and prioritize the departmental production objectives to ensure continuous productivity in a safe and economical fashion.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment for employees.
• Review department staffing needs and submit appropriate supporting details, as necessary.
• Ensure a positive work environment.
• Manage work process and asset maintenance.
• Perform all assigned tasks by leadership team.
• Perform monthly safety meeting with employees.
• Enforce all Safety requirements.

Position Requirements
• Ability to accurately sort, count, and verify items received.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrable ability to create and implement processes to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Basic understanding of warehouse procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reports.
• State motor vehicle operator’s permit for operation of forklift highly preferred.
• Must be able to traverse distribution warehouse and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and reaching.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse and on the loading dock.

Job Description

Position Details:
• Title: Welder-Fitter
• Location: Houston TX
• Shift: four 10hr shifts (Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm)
• Compensation: $25-$32/hr depending on experience
• Benefits: Company pays 75% of employee benefits, 25% for spouse. Employer paid life insurance; 401k match up to 3%

Position Description:
The Welder/Fitter will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.

Responsibilities:
• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Fabricates various pipe spools and structural supports using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Weld small and large diameter carbon and stainless-steel piping and structural members.
• Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversee machines that perform the same job.
• Maintain and repair all machinery.
• Assess welded surfaces, structures, and components to identify errors.
• Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes.
• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.

Requirements:
• A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Mig, Tig and flux core welding knowledge.
• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and designs.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.

Job Description

Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for an Aircraft Mechanic position with the leading provider of MRO and Aviation Line Maintenance Services throughout the United States and Internationally

Position Details:
Title: Aircraft Mechanic
Location: Houston, TX
Shift: 4 days on, 3 days off – 10-hour work day
Compensation: $24 - $42/hour depending on experience. $2K sign-on bonus & $2k in relocation assistance (outside 50 mile radius).
Benefits: Offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, Life and Disability Insurance, as well as generous PTO and paid holidays.
Travel: No travel required.

Position Description | Aircraft Mechanic
• Perform Line maintenance (on-call and scheduled) work on various customers' aircraft.
• Perform routine maintenance and airworthiness releases (within the scope of approval) returning aircraft to service.
• Responsible for servicing, inspecting, and maintaining aircraft, aircraft engines, and associated components.
• Troubleshoot systems; disassemble, repair, and reassemble sections and components to maintain fully functioning equipment according to Approved Technical Data provided by the customer.
• Ensure all departing aircraft are safe in accordance with FARs and the air carrier/manufacturer manuals and all work performed is properly documented.
• Perform line maintenance duties, activities, and maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Collaborate and communicate with the air carrier’s maintenance control center as required.

Requirements:
• Must have a current valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant License.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, continually utilize hand, and finger dexterity, climb, balance, bend, or crawl, occasionally from heights in precarious places.
• Ability to frequently lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds. Have the awareness that he/she will be working near and around moving mechanical parts, around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals and exposure to loud noises.
• Utilize visual acuity to operate equipment and read technical information.
• Be exposed to weather conditions outside as well as non-weather conditions such as extreme heat or cold.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must pass airport security background checks and travel for work as required.
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts to include nights and weekends to meet customer demand.
• Preferred qualifications: Aircraft technician with A319, A320 experience.