Field Operations Supervisor

Sentryusa; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Long-term leadership and growth opportunities

Job summary

Sentryusa is seeking a hands-on leader to manage field operations across industrial, agricultural, and commercial projects. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to multitask effectively. Responsibilities include overseeing projects, ensuring safety, and managing crews to achieve efficient performance.

Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, a company vehicle, and significant opportunities for growth. Most work is located within 100 miles of Watertown, allowing employees to return home most nights.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field crews in industrial or construction environments.
• Ability to read blueprints and project specifications.
• Familiarity with maintenance, repairs, or equipment installation.

Responsibilities

• Lead various field operations projects across different environments.
• Ensure safety and efficiency on job sites.
• Multitask across multiple priorities and locations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to multitask

Welding experience

Tools

Excel

Computer literacy

Job description

Sentry is looking for a strong hands-on leader to help lead field operations across a wide range of industrial, agricultural, and commercial service projects throughout the region.

We are growing and need someone who can step in, lead crews, stay organized under pressure, communicate well with customers and employees, and help keep projects moving safely and efficiently.

The right person for this role is someone comfortable being in the field, solving problems in real time, multitasking across multiple projects, and stepping in wherever needed to help the team succeed. Our work changes constantly.

One week may involve industrial shutdown work replacing motors, gearboxes, belts, augers, valves, and mechanical components inside operating facilities. The next could involve process piping, structural welding, equipment installation, grain handling systems, preventative maintenance, field repairs, platforms, handrails, or fast-paced service work.

No two weeks look exactly the same.

Skills and experience that are beneficial in this role include:

• Leadership experience in industrial, mechanical, agricultural, welding, maintenance, millwright, or construction environments
• Experience leading and coordinating field crews
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and manage changing priorities
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Blueprint and project specification reading
• Welding, fabrication, piping, or grain handling experience
• Experience with shutdowns, maintenance, repairs, or equipment installation
• Computer literacy including email, Excel, and daily reporting
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers, crews, and project managers
• Ability to maintain accountability while still being approachable and team-oriented

The right person for this role is someone crews respect, customers trust, and employees enjoy working alongside.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to continue growing into a major leadership role inside one of Sentry’s fastest-moving field divisions.

Most projects are within roughly 100 miles of Watertown, and employees are home most nights.

Benefits include:

• Company vehicle provided
• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Long-term leadership and growth opportunities

About Sentry

Sentry is a self-performing construction firm and full-service design-build contractor serving industrial, commercial, agricultural, and infrastructure markets across the Midwest. Our teams support projects through construction, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, controls & automation, field services, welding, piping, maintenance, and specialty construction work.

Flexible. Innovative. Results.