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Wood is recruiting for a Refining and Chemical Technical Account Manager within the Automation and Controls group.
The position is based in our offices in Baton Rouge (or Lake Charles) LA on a Hybrid basis with regular travel throughout the region as required.
Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.
Wood Systems Integration, the largest vendor-independent system integrator in the world with proven stability for more than 25 years is looking for you! We have an exciting opportunity for a strong problem solver; an individual capable of thinking outside the box and taking initiative to address technical challenges. The successful candidate has the ability to work effectively and diligently as an individual engineer and team member in front of both internal and external customers.
We pride ourselves on solving real-world problems for our clients by providing full engineering, consulting, procurement, and construction services to our customers across the globe. Our automation team works on hands-on projects that span the full spectrum - from small integration projects to Main Automation Contractor programs for large, multi-EPC projects.
Reporting to the Business Manager of Refining and Chemical in Systems Integration, the Refining and Chemical Technical Account Manager will be accountable for Automation and Controls business growth and delivery in Refining and Chemicals in the Americas.
Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.
Key Objectives
Directs and guides the growth, development and delivery performance across projects in assigned customer contracts within Refining and Chemicals sector. Ensures project teams are working to the highest possible standards of integrity, safety, quality and performance excellence. Works with functional managers, project managers and staffing function to ensure customer projects are appropriately staffed, influencing key/strategic hiring as needed. Develops and delivers business plans in support of Refining and Chemicals business growth, in line with Woods strategy. Maximizes the long-term customer relationship and commercial return by positioning Wood for contract extensions and renewals. Consult on solutions to strategic, contractual, technical, commercial, operational and personnel related challenges which impact on customer service and performance. Maintain operational integrity and excellence, tracking and reporting on performance metrics and steering improvements. Proactively drives and role models collaboration with other Business Managers, Sub-Business Groups in Digital Consulting, Projects and the broader Wood organization. Accountable for maintaining relationships with strategic/key clients (together with Growth & Development) and execution partners and supporting the development of new relationships in line with Wood’s strategy.