Operations Manager Yard and Asset
Job Summary
ABOUT THE COMPANY
ConeTec is a global leader in geocharacterization. We help clients explore build and protect the world with confidence by delivering better information for better decisions across field office shop and research environments. We lead through Safety Quality People Execution and Innovation. Our values Respect Accountability Excellence and Curiosity set the standard for how we advise challenge collaborate and deliver.
SCOPE OF POSITION
ConeTec is seeking an Operations Manager to lead operational readiness for the Surrey business unit with support responsibility for the auxiliary Kelowna shop and yard. This role ensures that people equipment tooling inventory facilities and external services are ready when projects need them.
Operations is one of three business-unit pillars alongside Sales and Projects. The Operations Manager works closely with both groups as well as the Shop Manager Project Managers and field teams to anticipate demand remove constraints and help crews mobilize safely efficiently and profitably. The Shop Manager continues to lead mechanics and day-to-day maintenance while the Operations Manager provides overall coordination prioritization resources and accountability.
OVERALL GOALS FOR POSITION
- Operational readiness across the Surrey shop yard warehouse fleet and asset base with consistent support for the Kelowna location.
- Planning and prioritization of equipment tooling inventory logistics facilities and support resources for upcoming work.
- Leadership scheduling hiring and development of yard and warehouse personnel while partnering with the Shop Manager on maintenance resourcing.
- Asset visibility and control including inventory systems audits utilization tracking lifecycle planning rebuilds replacements and capital needs.
- Coordination of preventative maintenance repairs inspections certifications modifications and third-party service work with the Shop Manager.
- Procurement and vendor management for equipment parts materials rentals and services balancing cost quality risk and delivery requirements.
- Annual operating and capital budgets for yard warehouse fleet maintenance support inventory and facilities with clear reporting on costs and performance.
- Safe clean organized and compliant workplaces supported by practical procedures clear accountability and continuous improvement.
- Cross-business-unit coordination to share rigs tooling crews and technical resources where it improves readiness and utilization.
ROLES RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS
How Success Will Be Measured
- Crews and Project Managers receive safe complete field-ready equipment and resources when required.
- Equipment downtime last-minute mobilization issues stockouts and avoidable external costs are reduced.
- Assets tooling parts and consumables are visible controlled and assigned to clear owners.
- Maintenance procurement and capital priorities are aligned with the work forecast and business needs.
- The Surrey and Kelowna operations follow consistent readiness safety inventory and housekeeping standards.
- Sales Projects the shop and field teams view Operations as responsive practical and accountable.
SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Five or more years of progressive experience in operations fleet asset maintenance warehouse logistics or heavy-equipment management.
- Experience leading people and coordinating multiple operational functions in drilling geotechnical construction industrial services transportation or a comparable environment.
- Working knowledge of fleet and maintenance planning inventory control procurement vendor management budgeting and capital planning.
- A record of building practical systems improving processes and turning operational needs into clear priorities and executable plans.
- Strong judgment organization communication and relationship-building skills with the confidence to hold teams and partners accountable.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using inventory fleet maintenance or enterprise asset-management systems.
- A diploma or degree in operations supply chain business engineering or a related field
ConeTec is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
As part of our commitment to health and safety successful candidates may be required to complete pre-employment testing and a satisfactory criminal record check.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
With offices throughout North and South America, Australia, South Africa, and United Kingdom, we offer high-quality geotechnical, environmental, and marine site investigations worldwide.