Title:  Laboratory Shift Leader - Baytown, Tx

At Tenaris, you will join a global network of professionals working together toward a common goal: shape the future of energy through advanced tubular products and services.

If you want to become part of a diverse team that values results, analytical approach to problem solving and teamwork, Tenaris is the place for you.

Laboratory Shift Leader - Baytown, Tx  

LOCATION: Baytown - Texas  - USA 

DEPARTMENT: QUALITY 

Purpose:

This role oversees operations in Metrology, Product Release & Certification, Optical Analysis, Order Dressing, and Licensee Quality Representation (LQR) to ensure compliance with product specifications, customer requirements, and Tenaris quality standards. Coordinates schedules, assigns responsibilities and looks for opportunities of process improvements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Oversees the product release process by reviewing key documentation and test results (including product test certificates, lab data, and threading validation). Ensures product readiness in line with customer deadlines while minimizing delays and resource bottlenecks.
• Manages the metrology lab, ensuring all measurement tools and inspection gauges are calibrated according to established intervals. Maintains calibration records and works with external calibration vendors and the procurement team to manage contracts and scope of services.
• Reviews product specifications to determine appropriate inspection tolerances and testing frequencies. Updates this information in the internal system and ensures work order instructions match the latest requirements.
• Coordinates the qualification of new product types, training and certifying inspectors and equipment operators, and managing implementation of new tolerance standards. Submits and tracks technical deviations or exceptions when necessary.
• Oversees the optical analysis lab, supporting defect identification, microstructure evaluation, and failure investigations. Prepares detailed reports with conclusions, coordinates with the metallurgy team, and ensures all lab equipment is functional and properly maintained.
• Monitors Process indicators like productivity, utilization, charge to thousand, interruptions, rejections. Optimizes plant's performance and promotes the compliance of inspection plans and basic preventive maintenance.
• Ensures adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and quality standards such as ISO, API, and internal quality systems.
• To comply with HSE procedures, report any incident or observation, perform inspections and participate in the investigation process. Implement the preventive/corrective actions. Keep updated the risk analysis and the environmental aspect assessment.
• Complies with the energy and other supplies consumption target/goals, carrying out the required actions that aim to reduce the use of them.
• Complies with Tenaris policies, procedures and management standards, and ensures adherence with all laws and regulations that apply to the area of responsibility.
• Proactively motivates, coaches, communicates with and develops his/her staff and manages HR related activities in line with Human Resources norms and procedures. Protects from damage, theft or misuse the facilities, equipment and other physical resources assigned to his/her area.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled in root cause analysis to identify issues and support effective problem-solving.
• Experienced in calibration of measuring tools and inspection equipment, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Familiar with applying API and ISO standards in quality inspections and manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to verify information using data and evidence.
• Follows up on open items promptly to ensure timely resolution and avoid delays.
• Works well with internal teams and external partners to manage daily tasks and customer needs.
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and responds effectively to urgent situations.
• Able to organize and prioritize team tasks, handling multiple responsibilities at once.

If your experience and knowledge match our requirements, please apply

Tenaris is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity in employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those that match the criteria required for the desired profile will be contacted.

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