Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Fabrication Divisions

The COO – Fabrication Divisions is responsible for the overall operational strategy, execution, and performance of all fabrication units across the organization. The role includes oversight of engineering, production, quality, safety, supply chain, and project delivery functions to ensure the company meets its business objectives, client expectations, and operational excellence goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Leadership & Execution

• Provide executive leadership to all fabrication facilities, ensuring high efficiency, cost control, and quality.

• Oversee day-to-day operations including production planning, plant performance, and resource management.

• Lead cross-functional coordination among Engineering, Procurement, QA/QC, EHS, and Projects departments.

2. Strategic Planning & Business Growth

• Develop and implement business strategies to expand capacity, improve margins, and penetrate new markets.

• Drive digital transformation, automation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives in fabrication processes.

• Support M&A activities, joint ventures, and capital investment decisions in alignment with corporate goals.

3. Performance Management & KPI Governance

• Monitor and improve plant KPIs including throughput, OTD (on-time delivery), quality, utilization, and cost efficiency.

• Create performance dashboards, enforce accountability, and lead operations reviews.

• Set and monitor annual budgets, cost control programs, and financial goals.

4. Team Development & Organizational Culture

• Build a high-performing leadership team across plants and operational departments.

• Promote a culture of safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Mentor senior leaders and succession planning for critical roles.

5. Client Engagement & Project Oversight

• Ensure operational alignment with project delivery requirements and customer expectations.

• Participate in client meetings, contract reviews, and key project execution milestones.

• Manage risk and escalate strategic issues impacting deliverables.

Key Focus Areas

⚙️ Fabrication Operations Scope

• Modular process skids

• Pressure vessels, heat exchangers

• Structural steel, turbine enclosures

• Piping spools, offshore topside packages

• Clean energy and renewable component fabrication

📏 Process & Systems Oversight

• Welding (GTAW, SMAW, SAW, FCAW), CNC machining, NDT

• Blasting, painting, assembly, loadout

• ERP (SAP/Oracle), MES, and production planning systems

• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, 5S implementation

📊 KPIs & Metrics

• On-Time Delivery (OTD)

• Productivity / Manhours per Ton

• First Pass Yield (FPY)

• Safety (TRIR, LTIR)

• EBITDA and Margin Contribution from Ops

✅ Regulatory & Standards Compliance

• ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001

• ASME (U, S, R Stamps), API 650, 660, AWS D1.1

• PED, NORSOK, client-specific standards

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Education:

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering

  • MBA preferred (Operations or Strategy)

• Certifications (Preferred):

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

  • PMP or Operational Excellence certifications

  • ISO/ASME/QHSE-related qualifications

• Experience:

  • 20+ years in manufacturing/fabrication operations, with at least 8–10 years at a senior executive level

  • Proven success in scaling fabrication operations across multi-location or multi-sector environments

• Skills:

  • Strong leadership and strategic thinking

  • Financial acumen and P&L ownership experience

  • Change management and digital transformation expertise

  • Exceptional communication with internal teams, clients, and board stakeholders