Operations Manager - Power Solutions Logistics
Patterson-UTI Energy · patenergy.com
MidlandLead / Manager4–5 yrs
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Power solutions logistics operations.
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Details
- Found
- 23 d ago · posted 2026-07-22
- Location as listed
- Midland, TX, United States
- Role
- Operations Manager
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and improve efficient hauling operations for logistics movements.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture in partnership with HSE.
• Establish financial plans, utilization targets, and KPI goals.
• Optimize fleet utilization while balancing internal fleet capacity and third-party carriers.
• Ensure 100% on-time deliveries and uninterrupted supply to job sites.
• Recruit, hire, schedule, develop, and, when necessary, terminate drivers, dispatchers, and support staff.
• Ensure DOT compliance and safe fleet operations.
• Maintain knowledge of all trucking regulations.
• Review logs, DVIRs, violations, and other compliance documentation.
• Monitor and validate Hours of Service compliance.
• Manage KPIs including utilization, service, revenue, and costs.
• Motivate employees to achieve performance goals while maintaining legal compliance.
• Verify drivers understand schedules, assignments, and delivery requirements.
• Ensure shipping documentation is accurate, complete, and distributed appropriately.
• Analyze mileage, payroll, overtime, and labor utilization to control costs.
• Conduct coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of the oilfield industry, products, and services.
• Ability to develop and improve hauling capabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of trucking regulations.
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Strong operational, leadership, and organizational skills.
Language Requirement
• Ability to understand, speak, receive, and respond to operational and safety-related communications in English.
Experience Requirements
• 4-5 years of domestic shipping and logistics experience preferred.
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Experience supporting transportation of materials for Oil & Gas or Energy customers preferred.
Working Conditions
• Shifts longer than 8 hours may be required.
• Work performed in both office and field environments.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures and operational hazards.
• Limited travel requirements.
• Primarily sedentary office work with occasional standing and walking.
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Frequent computer work, typing, communication, and administrative oversight responsibilities.
Level of Responsibility
• Works with limited direction and a high degree of independence.
• Develops solutions to complex operational and logistical challenges.
• Responsible for both short-term and long-term transportation planning.
• Typical problem resolution timelines range from several weeks to six months.
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Operates within broad departmental policies and procedures.
Ideal Candidate Profile
• Experienced transportation or logistics leader.
• Strong understanding of DOT regulations and fleet management.
• Proven background in driver management and dispatch operations.
• Experience managing KPIs, budgets, utilization, and cost controls.
• Oilfield, energy, or industrial transportation experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, compliance, and safety mindset.
• Ability to balance operational efficiency with customer service and profitability.
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