Operations Manager ESP

Liberty Lift Solutions•Breckenridge, TX

About The Position

The Electric Submersible Pump (ESP) Operations Manager leads day-to-day field and shop operations for the Breckenridge location. The role is accountable for safe and efficient service execution, personnel leadership, equipment readiness, customer support, inventory control, and the financial performance of the operation, including Profit and Loss (P&L) management. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong operational judgment, mechanical aptitude, business acumen, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced oilfield service environment. Three to five years of relevant ESP, artificial lift, oilfield, or operations management experience is preferred but not required. The manager oversees ESP installations, pulls, service work, troubleshooting, and related field activities, while coordinating with customers and internal teams. The role manages the location’s financial and operational performance, inventory, equipment readiness, documentation, safety, service quality, and personnel development. After-hours support may be required as business and customer needs require.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage personnel, equipment, schedules, and multiple operational priorities.
Working knowledge of oilfield safety practices and a demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with field personnel, customers, management, and cross-functional teams.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to field and customer locations as required.
Ability to work outside normal business hours when operational needs require.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of relevant ESP, artificial lift, oilfield, or operations management experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage daily ESP field and shop operations, including personnel, equipment, scheduling, and operational priorities.
Lead, coach, and develop operations personnel while promoting accountability, teamwork, service quality, and a strong safety culture.
Coordinate ESP installations, pulls, service work, troubleshooting, and related field activities.
Ensure personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and documentation are prepared and available to meet customer requirements.
Work with customers, sales, engineering, supply chain, and other internal teams to coordinate operational needs and resolve service issues.
Manage the location’s P&L, including revenue, operating expenses, labor, inventory, and other controllable costs.
Monitor financial and operational performance against budgets, forecasts, and business objectives; identify and implement opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
Partner with sales and company leadership to support revenue growth, forecasting, budgeting, and cost management.
Monitor inventory levels and ensure equipment and materials are accurately received, documented, staged, maintained, and prepared for deployment.
Maintain accurate operational records, job documentation, inventory transactions, and required reports.
Establish and monitor expectations for safety, service quality, equipment readiness, productivity, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
Support ESP system troubleshooting and coordinate technical resources when necessary.
Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
Participate in safety meetings, incident reviews, operational planning, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Assist with recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, training, and employee development.
Maintain professional customer relationships and respond effectively to changing field conditions and operational requirements.
Provide after-hours operational support as business and customer needs require.
Perform other duties as assigned.