Assistant Area Manager

PTW Energy Services; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Retirement savings plan with employer"

Employee referral bonus up to $1,000

Job summary

PTW Energy Services in Fort McMurray is seeking an Assistant Area Manager to lead branch operations and support the Area Manager. You will oversee staffing, scheduling, budgeting and safety practices while developing initiatives to improve processes and performance.

Travel to active worksites is required, with a focus on safety leadership, cost control and customer relations. The role offers opportunities for growth within Western Canada’s largest Electrical and Instrumentation contractor.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in a management or senior supervisory role.
• Journeyperson Electrician and/or Instrument Technician.
• Advanced knowledge of the industry and company operations.
• Experience in budgeting, project management and operations.
• Strong leadership, negotiating and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and manage branch operations including staff, scheduling and inventory.
• Assist Area Manager in daily activities and drive branch performance.
• Develop and implement new business strategies to improve processes.
• Monitor branch performance and take corrective action as needed.
• Visit active worksites at least twice monthly to discuss safety and practices.
• Recruitment, hiring, terminations and performance management.
• Develop and manage business relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Monitor financial performance and budget adherence.
• Review monthly financial statements and plan service and sales goals.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Operations

Microsoft Office

Travel willingness

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyperson Electrician

Instrument Technician

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview:

PTW is a leading provider of electrical, instrumentation and fabrication services in Canada. We hire skilled tradespeople who value safety, quality, and career growth.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a Assistant Area Managerto join our team in Fort McMurray.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead by example.
• Assist Area Manager in all daily activities, such as, managing all aspects of branch operations that include but not limited to employees, scheduling, efficiency, cost control, preventative maintenance, revenue opportunities and inventory levels.
• Develop and implement new business strategies for creating or improving processes and procedures to improve branch performance.
• Monitor branch performance against goals to ensure that progress is being made, and that corrective action is taken if necessary.
• Required to visit active worksites a minimum of twice per month to discuss safety and work practices displaying visible safety leadership.
• Responsible for appropriate staff levels to meet requirements of the branch.
• Responsible for recruitment, hiring, terminations and performance management.
• Develop and manage business relationships and customer contacts.
• Manage the morale in the branch by setting and demonstrating a strong business ethic for dealing with employees, suppliers, and customers.
• Enhance and develop processes and practices to meet the goals of the department.
• Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality service in the branch to exceed customer expectations.
• Assist with budget preparation.
• Monitor financial performance to ensure the branch is meeting or exceeding budgetary commitment.
• Analyzes and reports on the branch's key performance indicators and industry/market trends.
• Develop and implement strategies around improving the financial performance of the branch.
• Analyze employee and customer concerns and present options to solve their issues.
• Monitor key business areas.
• Review and use the monthly financial statements to ensure expense control and proactively plan service and sales goals.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Possess a strong knowledge of process and process controls.
• Minimum of five (5) years in a management or senior supervisory role.
• Journeyperson Electrician and/or Instrument Technician.
• Advanced knowledge of the industry and company operations required.
• Excellent management, negotiating and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to lead a team and achieve results.
• Experience in budgeting, project management and operations.
• Travel will be required for this position.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize work in a fast-paced site environment
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and accountability
• Commitment to working safely and following all site safety requirements
• A negative Drug and Alcohol test.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Rate: Based on Experience
• Shift:5 on 2 off
• Overtime opportunities paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate.
• Comprehensive extended health benefits after 3 months, including dental and vision coverage, physiotherapy, massage therapy, and mental health support, etc.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program, offering up to $1,000 per successful referral.

Why Work for PTW:

Build Your Trade. Build Your Future.Join PTW Energy Services and turn a job into a long-term career. We are the largest Electrical and Instrumentation contractor in Western Canada with 40 locations and nearly 2,000 workers, we have the scale to keep our crews working. That means steady work, strong leadership, and real opportunity.

To recognize and celebrate employees who exemplify our values, we've established dedicated programs such as our Quarterly Employee Appreciation Recognition Awards, Safety Rewards Program and Milestone Achievement Program, ensuring that excellence, safe work and tenure are consistently acknowledged and never go unnoticed.