Operations Manager

BH-307830
  • Competitive
  • Canada Alberta Bonnyville
  • Permanent
  • Oil & Gas
NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the oil & gas Industry.

A valued client of ours is currently seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join their team in Bonnyville, Alberta. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader with a background in rig-moving and terminal operations to make a significant impact in a dynamic and safety-focused environment.

Position: Operations Manager
Type: Full-time
Location: Bonnyville, AB
Pay: Commensurate with education and experience
Job Summary

The Operations Manager will oversee the complete operation of the terminal and rig-moving activities. This role involves managing a team, fostering leadership development, and ensuring exceptional customer service to support business growth. The successful candidate will understand legislative requirements and be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating terminal operations.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Oversee dispatch and all aspects of terminal operations
  • Monitor departmental performance, prepare reports for senior management, and implement schedule and policy changes
  • Recruit, train, and develop personnel
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to understand and meet service requirements
  • Achieve financial goals by managing expenditures, analyzing variances, and implementing corrective actions
  • Ensure a safe and clean work environment, including maintenance of equipment, facilities, and yards
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Develop and enforce operational and personnel policies and procedures
  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of documentation (e.g., Bills of Lading, driver timesheets, Hours of Service)
  • Provide regular updates to head office on business status
  • Conduct team performance evaluations
  • Assist with incident and accident investigations
Qualifications
  • Proven leadership experience in a supervisory or managerial role within the energy or transportation sector
  • Minimum 5 years of rig-moving experience
  • Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, permitting processes, and oilfield logistics
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
Benefits
  • Competitive wages based on skill and experience
  • Comprehensive group health benefits (including a health spending account)
  • Tool and safety allowance
  • Ongoing training and education programs
  • Employee assistance program
  • Year-round work
  • Emphasis on work-life balance
Apply by email: amy.chachula@nesfircroft.com
Note: Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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