Area Manager - Canada

Stage 3 has a diverse group of over 325 employees across the United States and Canada, all working to better our environment by recycling fluids and minimizing waste streams throughout numerous industries.  Stage 3 has been in business for over 12 years and is rapidly growing.  Our custom engineered solutions and team-based culture complement those who want to be part of a forward thinking and sustainability-based company that supports the health of our industries and our planet.  Stage 3 specializes in high quality solids control equipment designed for mud systems to effectively manage solids, reducing costs for the customer and providing limited or zero discharge solutions as necessary, but we don’t stop there. Additionally, Stage 3 uses a team of professionals to make intelligent and informed recommendations on how to best manage your job for efficiency and cost savings.

While our business has expanded, our mission remains to provide superior service and performance through:

1. Emphasis on Safety
2. Teamwork
3. Technology innovation
4. Operational integrity

The Area Manager, is responsible for all facets of management of the Solids Control field employees on behalf of the basin.  Under general supervision of the Sr. Vice President & General Manager - Canada.  

The ideal candidate must demonstrate leadership skills that include professionalism and patience.  Will oversee all levels of Solids Control Technicians, while being responsible for all aspects of the backyard / project site across the region.  The AM will work alongside and mentor other Solid Control Field Leaders, Technician’s, and Trainees

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide mentorship to all field personnel to ensure safe practices and company directives are met
• Manage and grow the Canadian field technician team to include Level I, II, III & Field Leaders
• Work directly with S3S HSE and Shop Managers to align all goals of S3S Canada
• Ability to perform rig up / rig down functions on site.  Troubleshoot issues and willingness to make regular trips to the job site and hold tour as necessary during growth periods
• Ensure all field level data is collected and submitted on-time, to include: Daily Field Reports, Time Cards, PJSA’s, HSE Reports, Expenses, Inventory
• Expected that >50% of time will be spent in the field and <50% in office-type setting
• Able to work a 12-hour shift (tours)
• Able to oversee and manage multiple technician teams on a rotational schedule that will consist of day, night and possibly a swing shift. (Day shift:  5:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Night shift:  5:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Swing: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM)
• Must be able to travel domestically to remote rig/site locations, in company vehicle or plane throughout Canada
• Ability to perform standard rig up and rig out procedures, while coaching and mentoring technicians at every level
• Will oversee technicians who operate and maintain a variety of solids control equipment including shaker tanks, centrifuge, drying equipment, and pumps
• Will have an expert level understanding of oil and gas drilling processes
• Will have expert knowledge of Environmental Services (construction, utilities)
• Will be responsible for knowing basic electrical awareness principles
• Will be responsible for identifying electrical issues with equipment and knowing who to call to get the equipment operational
• Will oversee various solids control services such as, air drilling, barite recovery, de-watering, floc water, fluid transfers, target lo gravity solids, cuttings drying/invert recovery, etc.
• Will have comprehensive understanding of drilling fluid properties including drilling fluid weight, funnel viscosity, retort analysis and will perform drilling fluid analysis
• Will oversee, and when necessary, perform routine maintenance services, and routine electrical services on various equipment
• Will oversee and mentor and coach technicians on standard operating procedure for moving cuttings from pits to trailers, by operating heavy machinery, safely and efficiently.
• Must complete mentor certification program aiding in the ability to handle a variety of personality issues appropriately
• Will perform rig audits
• Will pick up and deliver necessary equipment to rig/job site if necessary
• Will audit daily PJRA/JSA, inspection reports, observation reports, and checklists, daily and as required
• Will oversee PPE/FR’s protocols for staff working in the backyard of a drilling rig or applicable job site
• Will lead by example, all safety protocols to technicians

• Will lead by example, demonstrating leadership skills by coaching, mentoring, and training field technicians
• Must have the ability to build professional, constructive, and effective relationships with everyone working on site and in the office
• Have the ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and use logic
• Have the ability to motivate, encourage, and empower others
• Must be professional, patient and calm while building appropriate rapport with clients and employees
• Must be customer service oriented, tactful and diplomatic
• Must be mechanically inclined with comprehension for electronics
• Will input routine data into various systems including company Portal

• Benefits available