Position Title: Regional Operations Manager
Department:
Operations
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Exemption Status: Exempt
Position Purpose:
The Regional Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of multiple
reclamation and landfill facilities, maintenance management and safety for multiple 24x7 facilities. This
position requires a self-motivated individual, capable of hiring, training and leading staff; as well as, handling
complex waste processes. Individual must be very attentive to detail, knowledgeable about the oil and gas
industry and familiar with nonhazardous solid waste disposal services/operations.
Essential Job Functions: The incumbent must be able to perform all of the following duties and
responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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Independently prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Identifies and resolves problems; gathers and analyzes information to develop solutions.
Resolves customer and/or supplier quality problems.
Develops and expands relationships with existing and new customers and responds promptly to
internal and external customer needs.
Observes safety and security procedures; proactively reports potentially unsafe conditions to
management. Works with HSE Manager to build effective programs.
Proactively manages and provides leadership by example to Facility Managers and Facility Operators;
encourages teamwork.
Accessible to staff at all times; provides regular feedback to managers, supervisors, and staff; develops
subordinates’ skills and encourages growth.
Maintains open communication within area of responsibility. Keeping employees informed as to
company/ department plans and progress.
Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities ensuring accountability for results; provides
recognition for results.
Partners with Facility Managers in planning work activities; setting goals and objectives; scheduling
facility crews and their tasks and plans maintenance of facilities.
Writes clearly and concisely; presents data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
Speaks clearly, listens and gets clarification when necessary; responds informatively to questions;
interacts with all levels of organization, including executive leadership.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Recommends measures to improve operations, including conditions of machines & equipment,
maintain concise records of planned maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of information, protect the assets of the Company, act with
ethics and integrity, and adhere to Petro’s policies and procedures.
• Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost-saving measures. Analyzes P&L to
determine best approach for improving revenue, costs, and bottom line.
• Establish and report Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for employees.
• Other duties that may reasonably be assigned.
Nature of Supervision:
The incumbent is responsible for exercising discretion and independent judgment when performing job duties
and must display a high degree of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and respect. Minimal guidance is provided
on some, but not all tasks to be performed. Independent decision-making is a daily responsibility, which, if
handled incorrectly, could result in legal action against the Company, loss of employees or loss of time and
substantial amounts of money.
Supervisory Responsibility:
The nature of this position entails managing exempt and non-exempt level staff, to include interviewing, hiring,
ongoing training, assignment delegation and follow through; as well as, periodic performance evaluation and
disciplinary action and termination when necessary. Incumbent will also oversee the work of external
consultants and/or vendors as required.
Education/Experience:
The minimum educational background of an applicant to this position is a high school diploma; Bachelor’s
degree preferred. Incumbent must have a minimum of 5 years of oil and gas industry experience; working
knowledge in solid waste processing, chemical treatment, oil/water separation & recovery. Plus, 5 years in a
management position, supervising personnel in the oil & gas industry and/or environmental services industry.
In addition, a qualified applicant will have:
• Working knowledge of environmental laws and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English and proficiency in Spanish preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a routine basis.
Work Environment:
Incumbent will be expected to travel to Petro Waste Environmental facilities on a regular basis and will be
expected to perform physical activity, such as, walking and standing on hard surfaces for extended period of
time, climb stairs and ladders, open and close valves, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Will be regularly exposed
to loud machinery and have some exposure to hazards. Position may also be required to stand for long
periods of time while delivering programs and/or inspecting work sites. Travel up to 75% of the time with
occasional overnight stays.
Contacts:
Interaction will occur with all levels of employees, managers, outside vendors and contractors, in the
performance of the job duties as they relate to the Regional Operations Manager. Interaction will generally
entail the exchange and gathering of information, including providing advice and ensuring all facilities are
functioning properly and meeting company expectations of performance and safety.
The above description is meant to provide an overview/summary of the nature and level of work being performed;
it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. Petro
Waste Environmental reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, follow any other job-related
duties/functions requested by their supervisor. Further, all employment at Petro Waste Environmental is of an atwill nature and, as such, the company reserves its right to terminate any position or employee (with or without
notice and with or without cause) within its discretion.