Operations Manager - Power Solutions Logistics

NexTier Completion Solutions Inc.; Bounce (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NexTier Completion Solutions Inc. is seeking a seasoned transportation and logistics leader to optimize hauling operations for oilfield projects in Texas.

You will direct dispatch, oversee driver management, and partner with HSE to uphold a strong safety culture while delivering on-time service. This role requires 4–5 years of domestic shipping experience, deep DOT knowledge, and proven ability to manage KPIs, budgets, and costs.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of domestic shipping and logistics experience.
• Experience supporting transportation of materials for Oil & Gas or Energy customers.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and fleet operations.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to balance operational efficiency with profitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve hauling operations for logistics movements.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture in partnership with HSE.
• Establish financial plans, utilization targets, and KPI goals.
• Optimize fleet utilization while balancing internal fleet capacity and third-party carriers.
• Ensure 100% on-time deliveries and uninterrupted supply to job sites.
• Recruit, hire, schedule, develop, and terminate drivers, dispatchers, and support staff.
• Ensure DOT compliance and safe fleet operations.
• Maintain knowledge of trucking regulations.
• Review logs, DVIRs, violations, and other compliance documentation.
• Monitor and validate Hours of Service compliance.
• Manage KPIs including utilization, service, revenue, and costs.
• Motivate employees to achieve performance goals while maintaining legal compliance.
• Verify drivers understand schedules, assignments, and delivery requirements.
• Ensure shipping documentation is accurate and distributed appropriately.
• Analyze mileage, payroll, overtime, and labor utilization to control costs.
• Conduct coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Oilfield knowledge

Hauling capabilities

Trucking regulations

Leadership

Organizational skills

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve efficient hauling operations for logistics movements.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture in partnership with HSE.
• Establish financial plans, utilization targets, and KPI goals.
• Optimize fleet utilization while balancing internal fleet capacity and third-party carriers.
• Ensure 100% on-time deliveries and uninterrupted supply to job sites.
• Recruit, hire, schedule, develop, and, when necessary, terminate drivers, dispatchers, and support staff.
• Ensure DOT compliance and safe fleet operations.
• Maintain knowledge of all trucking regulations.
• Review logs, DVIRs, violations, and other compliance documentation.
• Monitor and validate Hours of Service compliance.
• Manage KPIs including utilization, service, revenue, and costs.
• Motivate employees to achieve performance goals while maintaining legal compliance.
• Verify drivers understand schedules, assignments, and delivery requirements.
• Ensure shipping documentation is accurate, complete, and distributed appropriately.
• Analyze mileage, payroll, overtime, and labor utilization to control costs.
• Conduct coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of the oilfield industry, products, and services.
• Ability to develop and improve hauling capabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of trucking regulations.
• Strong operational, leadership, and organizational skills.

Language Requirement

• Ability to understand, speak, receive, and respond to operational and safety-related communications in English.

Experience Requirements

• 4-5 years of domestic shipping and logistics experience preferred.
• Experience supporting transportation of materials for Oil & Gas or Energy customers preferred.

Working Conditions

• Shifts longer than 8 hours may be required.
• Work performed in both office and field environments.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures and operational hazards.
• Limited travel requirements.
• Primarily sedentary office work with occasional standing and walking.
• Frequent computer work, typing, communication, and administrative oversight responsibilities.

Level of Responsibility

• Works with limited direction and a high degree of independence.
• Develops solutions to complex operational and logistical challenges.
• Responsible for both short-term and long-term transportation planning.
• Typical problem resolution timelines range from several weeks to six months.
• Operates within broad departmental policies and procedures.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experienced transportation or logistics leader.
• Strong understanding of DOT regulations and fleet management.
• Proven background in driver management and dispatch operations.
• Experience managing KPIs, budgets, utilization, and cost controls.
• Oilfield, energy, or industrial transportation experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, compliance, and safety mindset.
• Ability to balance operational efficiency with customer service and profitability.

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