Field Operations Manager - Crossbore

Job Title: Field Operators Manager - Crossbore 

Location: Illinois

Compensation: $75,000 salary

About Hydromax USA:

We're seeking talented individuals to help us grow in the rapidly expanding utility industry. Since 2003, we've led the way in advanced field services and solutions, empowering utilities to maximize their infrastructure investments. Our mission is to enhance the safety, sustainability, and reliability of the nation's energy assets and natural resources. At Hydromax USA, you'll work with smart, passionate people to solve complex problems using innovative solutions. Together, we'll create a digital environment that modernizes and improves utility operations. Join us in making the world a better place by understanding the present and protecting the future. 

Position Summary

Your role as a Field Operations Manager to lead and oversee day-to-day operations for our Crossbore Team. This role is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient management of field teams, with a strong focus on labor productivity, safety compliance, quality control, and performance metrics. The ideal candidate will have a background in utility or construction field operations, possess strong leadership and organizational skills, and demonstrate a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and service. The Field Operations Manager will collaborate closely with project managers, subcontractors, and utility partners to ensure successful execution of cross bore detection, investigation, and remediation efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to all Field Operation Managers and Supervisors. 

• Manage staffing levels, wages, hours, contract labor to revenues, recruit, select, train, assign schedules, coach, and train field staff 

• Work closely with Project Manager and management team to set and/or implement policies, procedures, processes, budgets, as well as follow through with implementation. 

• Develop operations systems, enforce, and evaluate policies and procedures; develop processes for completing work, equipment utilization, and equipment/inventory management 

• Communicate with customers and safety department to ensure all processes remain compliant with OSHA and other governmental regulations and ensure that the project safety goals are met, and training is completed 

Job Qualifications and Skills:

• 3-5 years of experience in related field with 1-2 years in operations management 

• Valid Driver's License with a good driving record

• Ability to pass a thorough background check and pre-employment drug screen required as a condition of employment 

• Proficient in using current technology; smartphone, tablets, MS office tools, etc.    

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills 

• Must be able to walk up to 5 miles or more per day in various terrain and weather conditions

• Must be able to work in confined spaces, bend, and lift up to 75 pounds

• Ability to travel overnight occasionally depending on project location

Pay:

• $75k

Benefits:

• Weekly pay

• Company paid smartphone, safety boot voucher, uniforms, and PPE

• Medical, dental, vision insurance and more

• Company paid life insurance policy