Base Operations Manager

Witt O'Brien's

$75K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid driver's license with no restrictions
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Environmental and/or Industrial Services
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; at least 3 years management experience required
  • Minimum 3 years experience in safety and government compliance
  • In-depth knowledge of RCRA waste disposal regulations
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Excellent project management and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety-focused organizational change aimed at achieving zero accidents
  • Develop and audit operational procedures for compliance and efficiency
  • Collaborate with Managers to align customer needs with operational scheduling
  • Address customer complaints and service issues to enhance satisfaction
  • Oversee waste management processes including tracking and disposal
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations from relevant agencies
  • Coordinate with Sales and Regional Managers for resource allocation
  • Conduct interviews and manage employee performance for development
  • Monitor market trends and adapt sales strategies as needed
  • Maintain equipment and ensure operational readiness

Benefits

  • Full-time position with salary pay
  • On-site work environment
  • Potential for career growth in management
  • Emphasis on safety and compliance culture
  • Engagement with professional development initiatives
Full Job Description
Base Operations Manager

Position Summary

Ambipar Response is hiring a Base Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, including dispatch, safety compliance, budgeting, employee development, and promoting sales within the assigned territory.

This role focuses on ensuring customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality emergency response and industrial services while maintaining excellent customer service and operational efficiency.

Position Details

• Reports to: Regional Operations Director
Location: On-Site

• Position Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay: Salary
Travel: As needed

Essential Job Functions
• Lead organizational change initiatives with a primary focus on safety, striving for zero accidents, and promoting continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement, and audit operational procedures to ensure the safe and efficient distribution of all service lines in strict compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with assigned Managers to communicate customer requirements and review daily job schedules, discussing priorities, equipment availability, and any necessary adjustments to meet customer needs.
• Work closely with assigned Managers to address and resolve customer complaints and service issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction is maintained and improved.
• Oversee all aspects of waste management, including tracking, profiling, manifesting, and proper disposal.
• Manage environmental compliance for all relevant regulatory agencies, including DEQ, EPA, CDOT, CDPHE, TCEQ, EPA, TXDOT, TRRC, and others

and others.
• Ensure that all required documentation and job sheets from the prior day's work are accurate and submitted to accounting for billing purposes.
• Coordinate with Sales Representatives and Regional Managers to review planned or proposed work, ensuring the necessary resources are available to meet budgetary goals and achieve customer satisfaction.
• Ensure employees complete their tasks efficiently, safely, and in alignment with customer

satisfaction goals.
• Enforce company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, attendance standards, regulatory training, substance abuse policies, and equipment care requirements.
• Conduct interviews for potential new hires, assign duties, evaluate employee performance, address personnel issues, and provide motivation and training to foster efficiency, growth, and professional development.
• Monitor market trends influenced by environmental, economic, or competitive factors, and develop proactive sales strategies to address these changes.
• Participate in scheduled weekly operations and safety conference calls to stay informed and aligned with company objectives.
• Maintain regular communication with the Regional Operations Manager, Sales, and Corporate Management regarding the status of customer relations and emerging opportunities.
• Provide support to management in any other functions deemed essential for successful location or division operations.
• Ensure branch equipment is properly maintained and fully operational.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements
• Valid driver's license with no restrictions.
• Must comply with PHMSA requirements.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Environmental and/or Industrial Services industry.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; at least 3 years of management experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in safety and government compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of RCRA waste disposal regulations, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste profiling.
• Strong customer service orientation with a focus on client satisfaction.
• Excellent project management skills with a proven ability to oversee and execute initiatives successfully.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Job Requirements
• Bilingual proficiency is preferred

Work Schedule

This candidate should be willing and available to work overtime as needed to meet project demands and deadlines, including weekends and holidays when necessary.

Job Description and Hiring Disclaimer

This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.

The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

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