Industrial Service Manager

The Industrial Service Manager reports to the Operations Manager and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing industrial services including, flushing operations for pumps, piping systems and exchangers located in various locations. This position oversees the development of industrial services including, flushing plans, directs/supervises flushing crews, and ensures that piping systems meet cleanliness standards required for commissioning, maintenance, and system turnover.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of pumps, piping systems, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&), fluid handling, contamination control, and safety practices. The Industrial Service Manager ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable procedures, contract requirements, and applicable military and/or regulatory standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

A. Safety

• Enforce safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct job hazard analyses and pre-job briefings.
• Ensure crew members use proper PPE and follow confined space, lockout/tagout, and other safety protocols.

B. Industrial Services including Flushing Planning and Engineering

• Oversees and develops detailed flushing plans for pumps, piping systems and exchangers.
• Determine appropriate flushing methods, equipment, and flow requirements to achieve system cleanliness standards.
• Review system drawings, piping diagrams, and technical specifications to plan flushing activities.
• Calculate flushing velocities, flow rates, and filtration requirements as needed.
• Coordinate flushing operations with project teams, engineering, and quality assurance.

C. Operations Leadership

• Lead and supervise industrial services including flushing crews during execution of industrial work including flushing operations.
• Assign tasks, provide directions, and monitor crew performance.
• Ensure proper setup, operation, and teardown of flushing equipment.
• Maintain productivity while ensuring strict compliance with safety procedures.

D. System Preparation and Execution

• Oversee installation of temporary hoses, pumps, filters, strainers, and instrumentation.
• Ensure pumps, piping systems and exchangers are properly configured for flushing.
• Monitor flushing parameters such as flow, pressure, temperature, and contamination levels.
• Verify completion criteria are met prior to system turnover.

E. Quality and Compliance

• Ensure industrial services including flushing operations meet customer standards.
• Maintain documentation of industrial services including flushing activities, including logs, reports, and cleanliness verification.
• Coordinate inspections and system acceptance with quality control personnel.

F. Coordination

• Interface with production teams, engineering, quality, and customer representatives.
• Coordinate schedules to minimize impact on other customer work activities.
• Assist project management with planning and progress updates.

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Engineer and/or college education are preferred.

B. Leadership and crew supervision.

C. Operational planning and organization.

D. Technical problem solving.

E. Communication and coordination across multiple teams.

F. Ability to work in demanding environments.

G. Technical training in mechanical, marine, or industrial systems preferred.

H. 10+ years of experience in industrial piping operations, shipyard and/or marine environment.

I. Experience performing or supervising piping system flushing, hydrostatic testing, or system commissioning.

J. Experience working on military or government vessels preferred.

K. Preferred technical knowledge includes familiarity with the following systems and practices:

• Piping systems including marine.
• Pump and filtration systems.
• Contamination control and system cleanliness standards.
• Reading piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Flow and pressure control during flushing operations.
• Industrial environment including shipyard and marine safety procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Mobility and Access

• Ability to board and move throughout marine vessels and assets.
• Ability to climb vertical and inclined ladders and navigate gangways.
• Ability to work in confined or restricted spaces such as machinery spaces, bilges, tanks, and piping compartments.
• Ability to crawl, kneel, squat, and bend while working around piping systems and equipment.

B. Lifting and Material Handling

• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to move hoses, pumps, filtration units/components, and flushing…