Operations Manager - Power Solutions Operations

Patterson-UTI

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of operational leadership experience in oilfield or power solutions
  • Strong background in HSE and QHSE management
  • Proven ability to mentor and lead teams
  • Effective skills in customer and supplier management
  • Experience in business and operational performance management
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide visible leadership through Management By Walking Around (MBWA)
  • Mentor Field Managers and Supervisors
  • Ensure compliance with HSE and operational standards
  • Conduct regular audits and inspections of operations
  • Maintain regular communication with employees
  • Determine staffing levels to meet service and HSE goals
  • Drive profitability across assigned fleets and operations

Benefits

  • Travel opportunities (approximately 20%)
  • Exposure to diverse working environments (indoor and outdoor)
  • Challenging work conditions that offer professional growth
  • Independence in problem-solving and decision-making
  • Broad scope for developing solutions to operational challenges
Full Job Description
Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide visible leadership through Management By Walking Around (MBWA).
  • Mentor Field Managers and Supervisors.
  • Ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) and operational standards.
  • Conduct regular audits and inspections of district and well-site operations.
  • Maintain regular communication with employees.
  • Determine and maintain appropriate staffing levels to achieve service quality and HSE goals.
  • Ensure assets are properly maintained, current on preventive maintenance, and meet company image standards.
  • Meet regularly with customers to ensure expectations are met.
  • Drive profitability across assigned fleets and operations.
  • Perform all duties safely and in an environmentally responsible manner.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • QHSE Management
  • Personnel Management
  • Well Site Operations
  • Communication Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Short- and Long-Term Planning
  • Customer & Supplier Management
  • Business and Operational Performance Management

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

Working Conditions
  • Travel: Approximately 20%
  • Shifts longer than 8 hours may be required.
  • Work performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, hazards, chemicals, dust, fumes, and other oilfield operating conditions.
  • Lift up to 20 pounds occasionally

Level of Responsibility
  • Works with limited direction.
  • Independently develops solutions and approaches to operational challenges.
  • Functions within broad departmental guidelines and policies.
  • Escalates issues only when clarification of policies or procedures is needed.

Ideal Candidate Profile
  • 10+ years of operational leadership experience.
  • Strong oilfield or power solutions operations background.
  • Proven people leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Strong safety and compliance mindset.
  • Experience managing customer relationships and profitability.
  • Ability to lead teams in fast-paced field environments.


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