Field Mobilization Leader

Your Job

Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS), a Koch Engineered Solutions Company, is seeking a Field Mobilization Leader, who thrives in dynamic environments and excels in guiding teams through transformational change and innovative experimentation.

This high-visibility leadership role focuses on evolving our workforce forecasting, utilization, and dispatch processes to meet the rapidly changing demands of our projects and business goals.

If you are passionate about mentoring teams to embrace new ways of working, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and driving transformational strategies through data and analytics, this role is for you.

This role will report to the Director of Project Services and will be based in office at our Houston, Texas location.

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Our Team

KSPS is the industry expert in installation, inspection and technical project services for tower, vessel, combustion, and mass transfer equipment in the refining and chemicals industry.

We enhance plant operations by delivering a comprehensive suite of services that span the planning, execution and completion phases of construction and turnaround projects.

This helps reduce downtime and maximize efficiency for peak performance, creating value for years to come.

What You Will Do


* Lead and mentor team members to apply Koch's Principle Based Management philosophy


* Lead, mentor, and coach your team through ongoing transformation, encouraging experimentation and learning to enhance workforce planning and mobilization effectiveness for field operations


* Collaborate closely with Project Management and Operations teams to forecast workforce needs, and adjust resource allocation dynamically


* Partner with leaders to develop and execute comprehensive mobilization plans aligned with KSPS's strategic priorities to execute on projects and services


* Integrate specific milestones and measures (including items such as project kick-off, scope expansion, contingency planning, etc)


* Champion the use of analytics to trial new approaches in resource optimization, cost efficiency, and crew utilization


* Drive strategy for non-core crew utilization


* Drive continuous improvement in dispatching processes and technologies


* Manage expectations proactively and report mobilization status, risks, and mitigation plans


* Provide senior leadership with insightful reporting on staff metrics and workforce trends


* Oversee the coordination of apprenticeship and IRA programs, ensuring they evolve alongside workforce strategies

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Leadership experience in managing and inspiring teams through periods of change and innovation


* Experience in workforce planning, staffing, or recruiting with a track record of implementing new ideas and processes


* Experience influencing multiple stakeholders and fostering collaboration across divisions


* Experienc...