Tank Building Project Manager

THE COMPANY

Our client is a high-growth provider of innovative portable fuel solutions. Committed to quality and efficiency, the company delivers products that ensure safe, reliable, and convenient fuel management designed for various industries, including Fuel Distributors, Oil Companies, Marine, Transport, Civil, Aviation, Mining, Government, and Defense sectors. With a focus on growth and innovation, this opportunity allows professionals to thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding work culture.

THE POSITION

We have been retained to identify a Tank Build Installer / Project Installer for a growing industrial solutions provider expanding its U.S. workshop and installation capabilities. The ideal candidate will be a highly dependable, hands-on technician with strong mechanical aptitude, disciplined execution, and pride in workmanship.

This role is critical to the company’s ability to deliver high-quality tank systems and installations consistently and safely. The Tank Build Installer will operate as a trusted technical contributor, with the potential to operate as a senior technical reference within the workshop, balancing workshop-based builds with field installation support, while working closely with workshop leadership to ensure projects are completed to standard, on time, and with minimal rework.

This position is well-suited for a practical, self-directed professional who values structure, accountability, and long-term growth within a developing technical organization.

Main Responsibilities

• Tank Build & Workshop Assembly: Assembling and fitting out industrial tank systems in a Houston-based workshop, including pumps, pipework, valves, fittings, and associated mechanical components, ensuring builds are completed to specification and quality standards.
• Mechanical Installation & Fit-Out: Executing mechanical installations, modifications, and repairs both in the workshop and at customer sites, including mounting systems, skids, and supports, with a strong focus on accuracy and durability.
• Project Installation Support: Supporting on-site installations, commissioning, modifications, and decommissioning activities, executing work safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project scope and timelines.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnosing mechanical issues, identifying root causes, and implementing practical, effective solutions to minimize downtime and rework.
• Coordination & Communication: Working closely with workshop management to coordinate materials, tools, and job sequencing, proactively communicating challenges and recommendations as they arise.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhering to OSHA and site-specific safety requirements, ensuring safe work practices at all times, and maintaining proper use and care of tools and safety equipment.
• Documentation & Standards: Maintaining accurate job documentation, including timesheets, job notes, and basic material tracking, and ensuring work is completed in accordance with internal standards and applicable codes.
• Professional Representation: Representing the organization professionally in both workshop and field environments, interacting respectfully with contractors, site personnel, and internal stakeholders.

THE CANDIDATE

• Technical Background: Hands-on experience in mechanical installation, industrial equipment assembly, or related technical trades (e.g., mechanical fitter, technician, plumber, electrician, or similar).
• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong familiarity with pumps, pipework, valves, and mechanical systems; experience in fuel systems or regulated environments is advantageous but not required.
• Drawing Interpretation: Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, layouts, and technical documentation.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Demonstrated troubleshooting and fault-finding capability, with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Reliability & Discipline: A proven record of accomplishment of showing up consistently, following through on commitments, and maintaining high standards of execution.
• Communication Skills: Clear and professional communicator who raises issues early and works collaboratively to resolve them.
• Autonomy & Accountability: Comfortable working independently without close supervision, while remaining accountable to deadlines and quality expectations.
• Growth Mindset: Interest in long-term development, with the potential to grow into a senior technician or workshop leadership role as the operation expands.
• Mobility: Valid driver’s license and willingness to support out-of-town installations as required. Comfortable operating in a structured environment with clear expectations around safety, documentation, and accountability.