Element has an opportunity for a Department Manager - Air Emissions /Stack Sampling. In this role you will be a member of the operational leadership team reporting to the Operations Manager or General Manager and perform a variety of leadership responsibilities within the department to insure timely and accurate test results are delivered. All Operational Leadership positions must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures. 

This position requires a thorough working knowledge of EPA Reference Methods 1-29 40CRF60, Appendix B. Performance Specifications 2-7 and related stack sampling procedures. The candidate would be expected to manage stack sampling projects from initial customer contact through final report and invoicing.

Element Houston is a world renown Aerospace Testing Company with clients such as Boeing, SpaceX and Blue Origin. 

At Element our shared purpose of ‘Making tomorrow safer than today’ is what brings us together. We are energized by our ambition to make the world a better place and create a safer future for people. This is what sets us (and you, if you join us…) apart from the crowd.

• Responsible for the department's safety performance and awareness; spearheads and manages initiatives
that drive a culture of safety first
• Under the direction of the Operations Manager and / or General Manager, helps lead the efficient operation
and growth of the assigned department
• Plan, assign and schedule work for designated staff
• Direct oversight of air emissions sampling technicians
• Works to assure quality, timeliness, consistency and accuracy of test reports
• Demonstrate knowledge of Element capabilities, processes and expertise to be able to clearly explain the
benefits of Element testing services
• Represents Element with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism at all times
• Responsible for promoting and ensuring the Element quality assurance and safety program initiatives are
executed upon
• Responsible and accountable to assigned staff decisions to include hiring, performance management,
performance review decisions and execution, and approval of overtime and time cards
• Work with assigned staff to ensure work schedules are maintained and balanced
• Maintain an environment of respect and dignity within the department covering employee interactions and
problem solving while ensuring work rules are known and followed
• Manages a team with fairness and consistency and takes interest in the development of direct reports
• Provide general administrative functions as required (invoicing, job list upkeep, supply report data for
creation)
• Review testing services and promote additional capacity and process improvement
• Translate technical requirements of the client into providing pricing, timing and technical knowledge for
quoting and commercial efforts

Is this job for me?

This is a fast-paced environment, and we need someone who is proactive, self-motivated and a team player. The person for this role will be a specialist in their field, respected by all who they work with, keen to learn and enthusiastic in the face of challenge. You will:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four year college or university and / or a minimum of 5 years’
experience in a leadership role with a diploma or GED certificate preferred
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety with extensive knowledge of the current suite of testing capabilities
• Ability to read and interpret test specifications, drawings, test plans and/or blueprints
• Strong computer skills with basic mathematical skills with the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and
geometry a plus
• Ability to lift <50 lbs. often and > 50 lbs. on occasion and stand on feet for long periods of time
• Technical leadership is vital to the production and operation of assigned tests with advanced working
knowledge to operate various testing equipment
• Ability to communicate (written and oral) effectively with clients and colleagues with great attention to detail
and timing of results
• Proven ability to multitask and work under strict timelines
• Organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to effectively establish and maintain two-way
communications to understand the needs and concerns
• Understanding of continuous improvement disciplines such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, etc. preferred
NOTE: This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or U.S. Government export authorization is required. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the employer obtaining the necessary export authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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