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Equipment & Installation Technician – Texas City, TX

Company: Preston Rentals LLC | Website:  Us:

Preston Rentals LLC is a leader in materials handling technology for the construction industry, with over 30 years of experience. Known for innovation, efficiency, and safety, we provide top-quality rental equipment nationwide.

The Role:

In this dynamic role, you'll primarily operate from our Texas yard. Engaging in hands-on manual labor, including routine maintenance tasks such as painting, concrete chipping, and rust grinding. Additionally, you'll be responsible for inspecting and preparing heavy equipment at our facility, as well as traveling across the US to support various construction teams with the initial installation of Superdeck® platforms. As a crucial part of the installation process, you'll provide on-site training orientations for construction teams, ensuring the safe and efficient use of our equipment.

What You’ll Do:

• Travel nationwide to support construction teams and install equipment.
• Public speaking, train crews on equipment use and safety procedures.
• Inspect, load, and unload heavy equipment.
• Inventory Control.
• Perform maintenance and hands-on work: cleaning, painting, concrete chipping, rust removal.
• Assemble/disassemble Superdeck® platforms and SuperCranes®per manufacturer and engineer specs.
• Manage inventory, tools, and parts for each project.
• Follow OSHA and company safety standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience with heavy equipment and construction operations preferred.
• Ability to travel and work in varied outdoor environments.
• Physically capable of lifting/carrying up to 75 lbs and performing demanding manual labor.
• Valid driver’s license and PC literacy.
• Strong communication skills in English and ability to train crews.
• Self-starter, reliable, and team-oriented.

Bonus Skills:

• Forklift, rigging, or welding experience.
• Ability to read engineering specs.
• Previous construction experience.

Why Preston Rentals:

• Work on exciting projects across the country.
• Hands-on, dynamic role with growth and training opportunities.
• Be part of a company recognized for safety, quality, and innovation.

Work Environment:

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Physically demanding tasks, including working at heights.

Ready to Join? Apply today and start your career with Preston Rentals!

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Chemical Procurement Manager

INEOS Acetyls Texas City, Texas, United States (On-site)

About the Company

INEOS Acetyls is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations for our Texas City manufacturing site. This is a hands-on, on-site management role with direct reports, intended for a procurement professional with strong chemical manufacturing experience who is ready to take full ownership of site procurement and people leadership.

About the Role

This role is scoped as a site-based manager position with direct operational and people leadership responsibilities. The Site Procurement Manager is accountable for end-to-end procurement execution at the Texas City site. The role requires daily on-site engagement, close collaboration with plant leadership, and direct management of the site procurement team. Success in this role comes from balancing operational execution, supplier management, compliance, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead all procurement activities for goods, services, and logistics supporting the Texas City site (excluding feedstock and catalyst).
• Directly manage, coach, and develop procurement team members, setting clear expectations and driving accountability.
• Own supplier relationships, contract negotiations, pricing strategies, purchase orders, and expediting activities.
• Execute procurement strategies for high-value and critical spend categories aligned with site needs.
• Ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority, internal controls, and SAP P2P processes.
• Oversee site stores and warehouse procurement activities, including inventory accuracy, reorder levels, and obsolete stock management.
• Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Site Leadership to support safe, reliable plant operations.
• Support project, outage, and turnaround procurement activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance value, reliability, and service to the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum work experience of 10 years with over 5 years of procurement experience preferred.
• Experience supporting chemical plants, refineries, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Prior people leadership experience or clear readiness to manage direct reports.
• Strong commercial, contracting, and negotiation skills.
• SAP P2P experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Clear, confident communicator across technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong decision-making and organizational skills.
• Relationship-driven approach with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable operating in a highly visible, on-site role.

Preferred Skills

This role is ideal for a candidate who:

• Has strong procurement experience in chemical manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• Is ready to take ownership of a site-based procurement organization.
• Wants a visible, hands-on manager role with direct reports.
• Enjoys leading people, making decisions, and being accountable for results.