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Audubon Companies · 3 months ago

Director of Fabrication

Houston, TX, 77042, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Audubon Companies is currently seeking a Director of Fabrication to join their team. The Director will oversee and manage the fabrication of modular units, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and budget requirements while acting as the liaison between Audubon Engineering and key stakeholders.

ConsultingEnergyRenewable Energy

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with Audubon Engineering’s design and quality requirements

Manage project schedules

Budget oversight for fabrication

Identify and mitigate risks

Review and approve fabrication plans, material requisitions, and work orders

Ensure all deliverables are met according to project milestones and contractual obligations

Will manage onsite QA/QC, document control, engineering as required

Enforce compliance with applicable project & VG standards (ASME, API, AWS, etc.), customer specifications, and Audubon Engineering’s quality requirements

Conduct inspections, audits, and quality checks to ensure adherence to fabrication standards

Address any quality concerns or non-conformities, coordinating corrective actions

Ensure that all welding, NDT, coatings, and testing processes meet required specifications

Constructability reviews

Serve as the primary point of contact between Audubon Engineering and fabricator

Work closely with procurement, engineering, and project management teams to ensure material availability and technical requirements are met

Lead regular progress meetings with fabricator and internal project teams to review status updates, challenges, and action items

Ensure that all fabrication activities comply with OSHA, Audubon Engineering, and VG safety standards

Promote a strong safety culture by conducting safety audits and addressing potential hazards proactively

Identify and mitigate potential project risks related to fabrication, logistics, and execution

Monitor project costs related to fabrication, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality

Approve and track invoices, change orders, and budget adjustments as needed

Support procurement efforts by reviewing quotations, material costs, and subcontractor agreements

Qualification

Fabrication managementModular constructionWelding processesFabrication management softwareScheduling toolsASME standardsAPI standardsAWS standardsStakeholder managementRisk managementQuality assuranceCost control

Required

Minimum of 10+ years of experience in fabrication management, modular construction, or related fields, preferably within oil & gas, petrochemical, or energy sectors

Strong knowledge of modular fabrication, welding processes, structural steel, and piping systems

Familiarity with ASME, API, AWS, and other industry standards

Experience with fabrication management software and scheduling tools

Primarily based in Houston, TX at Audubon offices for first 3-4 months

Upon start of fabrication, primarily based at fabricator's location

Upon delivery of module to site, primarily based at site location (Calcasieu, LA)

Company

Audubon Companies

Founded in 1997, Audubon Companies LLC provides EPC, consulting, fabrication, and field services to energy and industrial operators across the globe.

Founded in 1997

Houston, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.auduboncompanies.com

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