Operations Supervisor

Linkan; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Linkan seeks an Operations Supervisor in Elko, NV to coordinate water treatment operations across projects, focusing on daily oversight, logistics, and documentation. This role ensures safety and alignment with client expectations, partnering with management, field crews, and vendors to maintain schedules and cost controls.

Candidates should have 5+ years in water treatment or related fields, supervisory experience, and strong technical writing and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in water treatment operations or related technical fields.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in field-based construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of pumps, valves, piping and chemical processes.
• Excellent technical writing skills with client-report experience.
• Familiar with proposals, estimating, and scheduling processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic project-tracking tools.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Safety-conscious with ability to enforce field safety procedures.
• Physically capable of site walks and light field tasks (lift up to 50 lbs).
• Experience operating forklifts or skid steers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules, logistics, and deliverables for field operations.
• Serve as liaison between project management, field crews, and vendors.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, daily logs, and cost reports.
• Develop and review technical content for reports, procedures, and safety docs.
• Contribute to proposal development, including scope narratives and scheduling input.
• Track labor, materials, and equipment against budget and schedule goals.
• Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Submit purchase requests with cost-effective procurement.
• Coordinate material delivery and readiness for deployment.
• Assist in safety meetings, job walks, and team briefings.
• Document meeting minutes and action items; track progress.
• Support change management and Change Orders.
• Provide field data for invoicing, forecasting, and reporting.
• Assist with estimating by gathering quotes and bid docs.
• Conduct light mechanical troubleshooting or field verifications.
• Help onboard new field staff and enforce safety and quality standards.
• Maintain strong field-level communication with internal teams and leadership.

Skills

Water treatment

Supervisory experience

Mechanical systems

Technical writing

Estimating processes

Scheduling processes

Engineering drawings

Excel proficiency

Project tracking tools

Attention to detail

Field safety

Site walk capability

Equipment operation

Job description

Position

Operations Supervisor

Schedule

Full Time

LOCATION

Elko, NV

Salary

$110,000 - $130,000 per year

Summary

The Operations Supervisor plays a key role in coordinating and supporting water treatment operations across Linkan projects. This role focuses on day-to-day operational oversight, logistics, communication, and documentation, ensuring projects run safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company standards and client expectations.

Minimum/Preferred Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in water treatment operations, industrial construction, or related technical fields
• Proven supervisory or lead experience in construction or field-based environments
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems including pumps, valves, piping, and chemical processes
• Excellent technical writing skills, with experience preparing professional documentation and client reports
• Familiarity with project proposals, estimating, and scheduling processes
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and operational plans
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, digital timekeeping, and basic project tracking tools
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
• Safety-conscious, with a demonstrated ability to enforce field safety procedures
• Physically able to perform site walks and occasional field tasks (lift up to 50 lbs, use ladders, walk uneven terrain)
• Experience operating equipment such as forklifts or skid steers is a plus

Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Support field operations by coordinating schedules, logistics, and deliverables
• Serve as a liaison between project management, field crews, and vendors to ensure operational alignment
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including daily logs, cost reports, and internal communications
• Develop and review technical content for reports, procedures, safety documentation, and compliance submittals
• Contribute to proposal development, including drafting scope narratives, scheduling input, pricing support, and execution planning
• Track labor, materials, and equipment usage; provide regular updates against budget and schedule goals
• Maintain and update Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Submit purchase requests using cost-effective and timely procurement practices
• Coordinate material delivery and confirm readiness for field deployment
• Assist in organizing and supporting safety meetings, job walks, and team briefings
• Participate in project meetings; document minutes and action items, and track progress
• Support change management by identifying out-of-scope activities and contributing to Change Orders
• Provide field data and documentation for invoicing, forecasting, and reporting
• Assist with estimating efforts by gathering quotes, coordinating with vendors, and assembling bid documentation
• Conduct light mechanical troubleshooting or field verifications, when required
• Help onboard new field staff and promote adherence to company safety and quality standards
• Maintain strong field-level communication with internal teams and leadership to ensure alignment

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.