Field Operations Manager

nglenergypartners; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Solutions seeks an Operations Manager to lead safe, profitable operations across a regional network of facilities. You will supervise Facility Managers, mentor staff, and partner with Maintenance, Engineering, HR, and Finance to achieve efficiency and business goals.

You will travel between facilities, manage budgets, compile executive reports, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in oil field/water disposal or upstream operations.
• 2–3 years of management experience required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Extensive knowledge of oil and gas operations and oilfield processes.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workflow of direct reports and maintain safety standards.
• Hire, train, lead, coach, and mentor Facility Managers.
• Create, deliver, and present reports to an executive audience.
• Manage operations for a defined geographic region and meet budget targets.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure efficient regional operations.
• Travel extensively to field facilities and communicate conditions to supervision.

Skills

Oil & gas knowledge

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Operations Manager provides guidance and leadership to accomplish safe and profitable operations of Water Solutions facilities across an assigned geographic region. This role contributes to strategy and enacts plans in alignment with Water Solutions business goals. The Operations Manager supervises Facility Managers and partners with a variety of teams (e.g., Maintenance and Reliability, Engineering, Coordination, Automation, Command Center, Human Resources, Accounting and Finance) to achieve optimal operational efficiency.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Review and approve time off requests and/or time worked for direct reports in Workday per management guidelines.
• Manage, mentor and motivate a team of employees.
• Oversee the daily workflow of direct reports.
• Coordinate with HR to interview, hire and train new staff.
• Coordinate with HR to discipline and/or terminate employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Must work safely at all times.
• Regularly travel between assigned facilities, maintaining a strong physical presence in geographic region.
• Manage operations for the specified region, working in close coordination with Facility Managers.
• Hire, train, lead, coach, and mentor Facility Managers. Serve as a leader and role model for all employees. Play a significant role in the hiring of Facility Operators.
• Supervise and hold direct reports accountable for accomplishment of routine tasks (for example, reporting, maintenance, time approval, compliance reporting) and projects.
• Establish budgets and plans for operational expenditures. Understand, track, and review financials of assigned operations.
• Create, deliver, and present reports to an executive audience.
• Participate in OPEX reviews and ensure assigned operations meet budgetary targets.
• Team with applicable departments to ensure efficient operations of region.
• Communicate with direct supervisor daily on facility conditions, customer relations, operational issues and other pertinent information. Immediately communicate/escalate unsafe conditions, interruptions in facility operations/site closures, spills, customer issues and other significant developments.
• Work to maximize oil recovery and subsequent sales.
• Audit facilities and troubleshoot problems as needed to ensure safe, efficient, fully functional operations.
• Coordinate and lead facility upgrades and maintenance projects to ensure tasks are executed in a safe and cost efficient manner.
• Work with customers as needed to ensure commitments are met.
• Coordinate with EHS staff regarding safety training, practices and reporting for the region.
• Manage and monitor onsite contractors.
• Review and provide approval/justifications for invoices.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of oil and gas industry and oilfield operations, paired with strong business acumen.
• Knowledge of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps and fluid handling.
• Exceptional communication skills, with ability to communicate in English (both verbally and in writing).
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and ability to learn technology utilized by Operations.
• Strong customer service focus with ability to serve as a positive representative of the Company both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated skills as a team player.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.
• Punctual, trustworthy, and reliable.
• Demonstrated ability to work a flexible schedule; may be required to work nights and weekends.
• Unwavering commitment to safe operations.
• Demonstrated desire to develop leadership capabilities.

Experience / Education

• 6+ years of oil field/water disposal or upstream operations experience is required.
• 2 - 3 years of management experience is required.
• High school diploma / GED is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Travel

Extensive local travel required to field locations where environment may vary significantly; infrequent out of state travel.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally position, transport and/or move up to 25 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand; walk; move across large areas including uneven terrain, sometimes quickly;
• Be stationary for long periods of time;
• Work in confined or restrictive working spaces;
• Ascend stairs or ladders, work atop tanks, traverse metal walkways at heights;
• Balance with equipment and while moving large and/or heavy objects;
• Reach with hands and arms above the head and to