Heat Treatment Shift Leader

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily heat treatment operations, including gas furnaces and quench & temper lines for OCTG products.
• Ensure production schedules are met according to customer specifications and product "recipes."
• Lead, coach, and develop a crew of approximately 5 shop floor employees.
• Monitor key process indicators such as productivity, utilization, and rejection rates.
• Partner with maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Identify and escalate deviations from procedures, specifications, or quality standards.
• Comply with all HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) procedures and participate in incident investigations.
• Promote strong housekeeping standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience in heat treatment operations, preferably in OCTG or steel manufacturing.
• Familiarity with gas furnaces, induction heating, and quench & temper processes.
• Knowledge of metallurgical principles and heat treatment grades (e.g., P110).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, shift-based manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule (4 days on / 2 days off) consisting of 12-hour shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

About the Company

Tenaris is a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of advanced tubular products and services for the energy industry. We value diversity, teamwork, and an analytical approach to problem-solving as we work to shape the future of energy.