Operations Lead: Field & Project Performance

SPK Geodrill; South Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SPK Geodrill in South Australia is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and optimise day‑to‑day operations across drilling, geotechnical and related services. You will oversee field operations, coordinate resources, and drive safety, efficiency and profitability while delivering projects to high standards.

As a senior leader, you will manage workforce planning, budgets and stakeholder relationships, foster continuous improvement, and ensure WHS compliance.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in senior operations roles.
• Experience in drilling, geotechnical, mining, or related industries is highly regarded.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Solid understanding of WHS standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day operational activities and field operations.
• Planning and coordinating personnel, equipment, vehicles, and resources.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within agreed timeframes.
• Supporting field crews to resolve operational issues.
• Managing workforce allocation, scheduling, and resource requirements.
• Monitoring project performance, productivity, costs, and utilisation.
• Working with clients and stakeholders to meet service expectations.
• Supporting procurement, equipment maintenance, logistics, and inventory requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, productivity, and profitability.
• Ensuring company policies, procedures, quality standards, and WHS requirements are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Cost control

People management

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

SPK Geodrill in South Australia is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and optimise day‑to‑day operations across drilling, geotechnical and related services. You will oversee field operations, coordinate resources, and drive safety, efficiency and profitability while delivering projects to high standards.

As a senior leader, you will manage workforce planning, budgets and stakeholder relationships, foster continuous improvement, and ensure WHS compliance.