Operations Manager

auduboncorporatecareers; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies seeks a Facility Integrity Operations Manager to lead the Facility Integrity service line, report to the Director, and drive inspection projects, client relationships, and personnel development.

You will manage field crews, coordinate logistics, and ensure safety and quality standards while pursuing profitability and growth opportunities across the service line.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
• 6–8 years of experience in NDE or inspection of facilities, pipelines, terminals, or industrial settings.
• 4+ years in supervisory role.
• Experience with conventional and advanced NDE methods preferred.
• Familiar with managing crews, client relationships, and report quality assurance.
• Able to mentor personnel and support technician development.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work adheres to safety standards and client requirements.
• Oversee project managers and technicians.
• Recruit, onboard, and train new inspection technicians.
• Run day-to-day field crew operations and scheduling.
• Coordinate logistics, equipment, and project timelines.
• Verify technician certifications prior to field work.
• Ensure quality standards are met.
• Engage in business development and client interfaces.

Skills

NDE inspection

Supervisory experience

Client relationship management

Technical report writing

Mentoring personnel

Travel willingness

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in a technical field

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Audubon Companies is currently seeking a Facility Integrity Operations Manager to join our team. The Facility Integrity Operations Manager will support and grow Facility Integrity service line, reporting directly to the Director of Facility Integrity. This position includes focus on executing inspection projects, developing and maintaining client relationships, recruiting and mentoring personnel, and expanding service capabilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company and client safety standards.
• Manages and oversees project managers and technicians.
• Responsible for recruiting, onboarding, and training new inspection technicians.
• Manage day-to-day operations of field crews.
• Coordinate logistics, equipment, and scheduling of projects.
• Verify and maintain technician certifications/qualifications prior to assignment of field work.
• Ensure quality standards are met.
• Engage in business development, including client interface, proposal support, and identifying growth opportunities.
• Responsible for profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization across service line.
• Develops and implements strategic objectives for the team that are aligned with the service line's strategic initiatives.
• Helps create segment forecasts and broad-based financial picture for service line.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred
• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in NDE or inspection of facilities, pipeline, terminals, or industrial settings
• 4+ years in supervisory experience
• Experience with both conventional and advanced NDE methods preferred
• Familiarity with managing crews, client relationships, and report quality assurance
• Competency in technical report writing and client communication
• Ability to mentor personnel and support technician development
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel

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