Critical Spare Parts Strategy Lead

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Company: First Tek, Inc.

Location: Freeport, TX 77542

Description:

Join our team in the beautiful and strategically located Quintana, where you will have the opportunity to lead critical spare parts strategy initiatives. We are seeking a dynamic individual with a robust skill set and a passion for excellence.
  • Skills
    • Technical Knowledge
      • Basic understanding of rotating and electrical equipment
      • Ability to interpret P&IDs and electrical one-line diagrams
      • Familiarity with failure modes, redundancy strategies, and spare part planning
    • SAP Expertise
      • Skilled in interpreting and using SAP equipment and material master data to drive decisions and analysis
      • Able to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and missing linkages between equipment and material records
      • Collaborates with SAP master data owners to ensure updates are made accurately based on validated field data, OEM inputs, and inventory findings
      • Ensures SAP records reflect the critical equipment and spare parts strategy, even if updates are performed by others
    • Data Analysis & Inventory Reconciliation
      • Ability to analyze, reconcile, and validate large datasets related to equipment and spare parts inventory
      • Ensures data accuracy by cross-referencing SAP records, field data, BOMs, and OEM documentation to identify discrepancies, gaps, and obsolete items
      • Proficient in Excel for organizing data, performing analysis, managing parts lists, and supporting reporting needs
    • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
      • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
      • Experienced in preparing and presenting data-driven recommendations
      • Confident OEM Interface - Able to engage directly with OEMs to obtain updated BOMs, technical bulletins, lead times, and recommendations critical to strategy execution
    • KPI Development & Reporting
      • Able to design and implement performance dashboards to track spare parts gap closure and project progress
  • Experience
    • Direct experience with spare parts management
    • Proven success in leading or coordinating cross-functional projects
    • Hands-on use of SAP for maintenance and materials management
    • Familiarity with OEM engagement (spares, service contracts, BOM updates)
  • Characteristics
    • Detail-Oriented - Able to spot discrepancies in data and documentation
    • Systems Thinker - Understands how decisions on parts impact equipment, operations, and financials
    • Results-Driven - Focused on closing gaps and demonstrating progress through KPIs
    • Proactive - Anticipates issues (e.g., long lead times, obsolescence) and acts early
    • Self-Directed & Independent - Takes initiative, drives progress without heavy supervision, and stays focused on objectives even in complex environments
  • Key Internal Stakeholders
    • Maintenance Team
      • Validate field conditions, equipment history, and spare part usage
      • Support inventory checks and gap reviews
    • Facilities Engineering
      • Confirm equipment technical details and BOMs
      • Help interpret drawings and assess replacement options
    • SAP / IT Master Data Team
      • Update and validate equipment and material records in SAP
      • Link equipment to materials for accurate planning
    • Document Control / EDMS
      • Store updated BOMs, OEM documents, and service bulletins
      • Ensure data is accessible and properly maintained
  • Requirements
    • Must have a valid driver's license and current state-required minimum vehicle insurance coverage to drive onto Client and Company property.
  • Benefits
    • Ongoing Training (RSO, Systems, Software Programs, OSHA Safety, JJ Keller, etc.)
    • Continuous Employment Development and Learning
    • Ongoing Advocacy, internal assets with HSE, Legal and HR teams and experts to aid in Employee Career Path and Advancement
    • 401K
    • Aetna Group Medical Coverage & Kaiser for California only
    • Dental Insurance Coverage
    • Vision Insurance Coverage
    • Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
    • Long Term Disability
    • Voluntary Short-Term Disability
    • Direct Deposit
    • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Cenergy is a dynamic, diverse, woman-owned company that has provided stellar support to our clients globally for over 25 years! We hire extraordinary people, and each of our team members are encouraged to embody our core values to drive innovation and own it with integrity and trust while adding to our positive and forward-thinking atmosphere.

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