Hydria Gas Technologies

Overview

Hydria Gas Technologies is a Houston-based manufacturer specializing in high-pressure compressed gas transportation, storage, and virtual pipeline solutions serving the U.S. energy and industrial gas markets. The Supervisor / Head Winding Technician is responsible for leading and overseeing all winding operations, personnel, and production activities while ensuring products meet quality, safety, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support Winding Technicians and production personnel.
• Assign daily work activities and coordinate staffing to meet production schedules.
• Train, mentor, and develop employees on winding processes, equipment operation, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Conduct daily production and safety meetings.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching as needed.
• Oversee setup, operation, and monitoring of filament winding equipment.
• Ensure carbon fiber and composite materials are wound according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Monitor winding operations and identify non-conforming winding conditions.
• Stop production when quality or safety concerns arise and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure proper spool changes, splice quality, material tracking, and documentation of production data.
• Monitor resin application and collect required process samples.
• Maintain proper product proportions, weights, and process parameters throughout production.
• Troubleshoot process, equipment, and material issues to minimize downtime.
• Verify products meet customer, engineering, and company quality requirements.
• Conduct and oversee in-process and final inspections.
• Ensure accurate production records, quality documentation, and traceability requirements are maintained.
• Identify defects, investigate root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure winding equipment is properly maintained and operated safely.
• Monitor machine performance and coordinate maintenance when required.
• Verify winding machines, proportioners, and related equipment are functioning correctly.
• Ensure winding areas and equipment are cleaned immediately following production runs.
• Promote proper housekeeping and 5S practices throughout the department.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct pre-job safety reviews and reinforce safe work practices.
• Monitor use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Identify and address workplace hazards.
• Foster a strong safety culture within the production team.