Area Manager

at; City Of Cockburn; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial service provider in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead safety and operational excellence in complex environments. You'll ensure compliance with protocols, drive business development, and maximize equipment utilization. Ideal candidates have 4-6 years in a managerial role, preferably in oil and gas, and possess excellent leadership and communication skills. This is a challenging opportunity where your expertise will significantly contribute to the company's success.

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years intermediate supervisory/management experience within a performance focused industry.
• Significant people management experience.
• A background in the oil and gas industry or similar industry with transferable skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership in Health, Safety & Environment management.
• Drive best practice principles in operations.
• Ensure maximum equipment utilisation as per company protocols.
• Prepare and submit invoices timely.
• Deliver strong sales focus to exceed targets and create opportunities.

Skills

Budget development and achievement skills

High level equipment and technical acumen

Business acumen

Considerable communication skills

Health & Safety training

Leadership and Talent Development skills

Sales and Business Development skills

Project Management skills

Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (intermediate)

Job description

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A History Of The Future

Striving to set new standards, Contract Resources started in New Zealand in 1989 as a group of problem solvers. We challenged ourselves to tackle the jobs that no-one else would and worked together to resolve and achieve the outcomes our clients needed. Proudly doing the harder yards smarter for our longstanding and emerging clients, we're committed to delivering sustainable transitional solutions in a balanced cost-effective way.

As specialists in challenging industrial environments, safety is at the core of our business, and is driven by our culture. With offices strategically located in Australia, New Zealand, and the Middle East, we are well‑positioned to take on projects for clients around the world.

On‑site, we're recognised for our red overalls and our commitment to the job and each other. We work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with one focus: Doing it better together to sustain a more productive future for all.

Skills and Technical competencies

• Budget development and achievement skills
• High level equipment and technical acumen
• Business acumen
• Considerable communication skills
• Health & Safety training
• Leadership and Talent Development skills
• Sales and Business Development skills
• Project Management skills
• Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (intermediate)

Experience

• 4-6+ years intermediate supervisory/management experience within a performance focused industry
• Significant people management experience
• A background in the oil and gas industry or similar industry with transferable skills
• Contract service provider experience; ideally in industrial services
• Strong coordination background and experience in managing conflicting and dynamic priorities
• Relationship management experience
• Evidence of organic growth of a commercial area of responsibility
• Track record of consistently achieving budgets and proactive actions taken to address projected shortfalls
• Overseeing project delivery
• Evidence of outstanding HSE performance

Key activities

• Provide strong leadership in all aspects of Health, Safety & Environment management to drive continuous improvement toward the achievement of Zero Harm for all employees & environment
• Drive best practice principles throughout the Area operation & protect CR's tangible & intangible assets, including intellectual property and brand from any damage
• Ensure maximum equipment utilisation whilst maintaining equipment as per the company protocols
• With input from the Technical Service group, develop and submit quotes and proposals within agreed target project margins
• Ensure training and development plans are in place for employees in the Area/assigned to the client site and that they are implemented.
• Ensure client and project requirements are met
• Prepare and submit invoices in a timely manner in line with company protocols
• Ensure operational excellence in all aspects of the work (from sales to execution to invoice)
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Deliver a strong sales and BD focus to exceed sales targets and create new work opportunities in conjunction with Business Development Manager
• Maximize margins and manage project cash flow

Desired leadership skills

• Implement Area strategic actions
• Act as a role model for Contract Resources values
• Build and manage an effective team
• Embed a strong performance culture
• Champion health and safety throughout the Area and follow all relevant HSE procedures including incident reporting and investigation
• Ensure all communications are appropriate, open and honest and promote a non‑political and safe environment
• Conduct performance reviews and develop KPI plans for all employees under their control
• Participate in Regional management meetings
• Meet regularly with your key team members
• Motivate your team to achieve target

Commercial experience

• Assist in the development of action and KPI plans and budgets across all disciplines
• Develop sales action plans with Business Development, Sales and Technical teams
• Maintain awareness of market developments in Area/for the client
• Drive sales to target clients
• Ensure all RFQ's are adequately reviewed legally and commercially prior to submission
• Ensure quality of estimates, quotes and tenders
• Review and assist in tendering processes in consultation with Technical Services Managers
• Follow the DOA and develop tender request documents
• Plan and coordinate activities in the Area/for the Client in consultation with the Technical Service

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Contract Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and furthermore committed to developing a diverse, equitable, psychosocially safe, and inclusive workplace that in turn offers a strong sense of belonging. By supporting and facilitating these essential concepts we can embrace peoples' differences and the benefits they bring to our diverse team.

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At Contract Resources we excel at providing specialist services essential to the efficient operation of heavy process‑oriented industries; such as oil refineries, petrochemical plants, mines, cement works, pulp & paper mills, utilities, and dairy companies. As part of quality planning, specific inspection and test plans are established, and detailed hazard analysis assessments are completed to maximise safety. Our Catalyst Handling and Mechanical Services are among the best worldwide, and can be completed both on and offshore. The High and Ultra High Pressure Water Hydro‑Jetting Services we provide are completed with the most advanced equipment and safety devices available.

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