Cargo Installation Lead Management - Smiths Detection - Houston

Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today’s world.

At Smiths Group plc, we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market‑leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE
100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170‑year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and are proud to be a company with values grounded in integrity, respect, ownership, customer focus, and passion.

As an active and hands‑on member of the cargo team that leads installation functions at the established work sites, the leader will be dedicated to directing the installation of the Smiths‑related systems and guiding the installation team to accomplish the MEP/RPM/LEP and/or HE rail installations on time and on budget working with the Program manager and his assigned leaders tasked with keeping the other activities (i.e. civil works) on schedule to complete the job as required.

The leader will have full responsibility for the installation & integration of the Smiths systems to the customer’s equipment as noted by the site design documents. The role is a traveling position with the leader expected to be present at the site on a weekly basis, working at least 2 to 3 weeks out of the month to maintain schedules and efficiency of the installation.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the system mechanics, electronics, and safety systems of the product
• Has all SDI service safety training and has had specialized product specific Service Maintenance training, trained as an alternate Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
• Manages the receipt and inventory of the Smiths materials on site, inspects post‑shipping to the site, and advises and documents any damage to the PM for ordering replacements
• Leads the service installation team of FSTs & TSTs, holding daily safety stand‑up meetings and huddles to lay out the work for the day
• Coordinates the installation of the equipment package at the site with the support of the onsite contractors and the assigned cargo team members
• Coordinates directly with SD/SDI operations/engineering for any issues such as server/networking configurations and updates, escalating to PM as needed
• Tests and commissions the system equipment to the approved CBP Site Acceptance Test Plan (SAT) and performs radiation surveys at the site
• Conducts IQI site testing and conducts the SAT test with the CBP test managers, compiling the CI list (serial numbers for all the equipment delivered to CBP)
• Organizes and demobilizes from the site all tools and support equipment
• Ensures successful service operations by monitoring progress against plan, forecast and defined metrics and implementing corrective measures as needed (e.g., PM compliance, Work Order management in Service Max, etc.)
• Conveys the vision, sets expectations, and challenges staff to achieve…