Vice President of Operations - Process Mechanical Fabrication & Construction - O&G, Chemical and ...

Job Description

Vice President of Operations - Process Mechanical Fabrication & Construction - O&G, Chemical and Data Center Projects - Houston, TX

Gryphon Oakwood are currently partnered with a leading Industrial Specialty contractor who are looking to appoint a Vice President of Operations who has experience securing and leading Mechanical Fabrication and Construction operations across O&G, Chemical and Mission Critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for fabrication, construction, project management, and field operations across multiple projects and locations.
• Oversee process piping fabrication shops and modular fabrication operations.
• Lead execution of industrial mechanical construction projects including process piping systems, equipment setting, and mechanical installations.
• Manage operational performance across O&G, petrochemical, chemical processing, and mission-critical data center projects.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to scale fabrication capacity and field execution capabilities.
• Oversee project delivery, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across fabrication processes, field productivity, and project execution.
• Partner with executive leadership on business planning, operational growth strategies, and market expansion.
• Ensure compliance with industry safety standards, quality requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Build and lead high-performing teams across operations, fabrication management, project management, and field supervision.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial mechanical construction, process piping, or fabrication operations.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing large-scale industrial mechanical projects and fabrication facilities.
• Experience supporting projects within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical, or Data Center sectors.
• Strong understanding of process piping fabrication, modular fabrication, and field construction operations.
• Demonstrated success managing large operational teams, multiple projects, and complex project portfolios.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets, operational performance, and profitability.
• Experience leading safety-focused operations in industrial environments.

If this opportunity is of interest and matches your background please reach out to Edward Davey (edward.davey@gryphonoakwood.com)