Industrial Field Service Operations Manager (Steel Fabrication)

    Highlights

    Mechanical Systems: Heavy Equipment Repair; Engine Repair; Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance; Engine Performance & Drivability; Advanced Engine Performance; Diesel Engine Systems; Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems; Brakes; Brake & Suspension Systems; Suspension and Steering; Oil Changes; Tire Service. As our Industrial Field Service Operations Manager, you’ll own the full lifecycle of service, repairs, and field support—directing technicians, orchestrating workflow, and ensuring a mixed fleet (cranes, trucks, fabrication machinery, and automotive assets) is safe, compliant, and mission-ready.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSand Springs, OK

    Description

    Lead the heartbeat of our service operations

    Step into a role where steel fabrication meets precision service. As our Industrial Field Service Operations Manager, you’ll own the full lifecycle of service, repairs, and field support—directing technicians, orchestrating workflow, and ensuring a mixed fleet (cranes, trucks, fabrication machinery, and automotive assets) is safe, compliant, and mission-ready. Success blends technical depth, digital savvy, and steady leadership.

    A day in this role

    • Chart the daily plan: schedule, direct, and mentor service technicians for shop and on-site assignments.
    • Keep the fleet inspection-ready: oversee cranes, trucks, fabrication equipment, and field/shop tools for preventative maintenance, repairs, and overall readiness.
    • Turn requests into results: review incoming service needs, dispatch work orders, and maintain accurate digital records, logs, and reports.
    • Be the go-to troubleshooter: diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and fabrication-related issues; lend hands-on guidance when needed.
    • Partner across disciplines: collaborate with welding, fabrication, and engineering to resolve complex service challenges.
    • Communicate clearly: update customers and internal stakeholders on job status, timelines, and approvals.
    • Stock what matters: manage inventory of tools, consumables, and parts; coordinate with vendors and assist procurement.
    • Champion safety: uphold OSHA standards and best practices for proper equipment operation and procedures.
    • Grow the team: train, coach, and elevate service staff in efficiency, technical skill, and safety awareness.

    What you’ll bring

    • Background in steel fabrication, industrial maintenance, or equipment/fleet management.
    • Mechanical know-how across cranes, trucks, fabrication gear, or automotive systems.
    • Comfort with technology: manage digital work orders, service logs, and fleet tracking platforms.
    • Proven people leadership and the ability to coordinate multiple concurrent service projects.
    • Fluency in reading blueprints, fabrication drawings, and technical specs.
    • Strong communication, problem-solving, and a customer-first approach.

    Core proficiencies we value

    • Licenses & Safety: Valid Driver’s License; OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10); Lockout/Tagout (LOTO); DOT & Equipment Inspection Compliance; Workplace Safety & EHS Management.
    • Mechanical Systems: Heavy Equipment Repair; Engine Repair; Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance; Engine Performance & Drivability; Advanced Engine Performance; Diesel Engine Systems; Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems; Brakes; Brake & Suspension Systems; Suspension and Steering; Oil Changes; Tire Service.
    • Electrical & Controls: Electrical Schematic Reading; Electrical Schematics; Industrial Electrical Experience; Industrial Electrical Systems; Equipment Installation & Wiring.
    • Fabrication & Field Work: Crane Operation; Vehicle & Fleet Welding; Vehicle Body Repair; Mechanical Assembly Skills.
    • Operations & Quality: Continuous Improvement; Service mindset; Maintenance and Repair Skills; Scheduling Experience; Shipping/Receiving; Shop Math Skills; ISO 9001 Certification Experience; Experience in a Manufacturing Environment; Blueprint Reading; Basic Computer Skills; Microsoft Excel.

    Tools and equipment you’ll work around

    • Diesel Engine
    • Flatbed Truck / Pickup Truck
    • Overhead Crane
    • Measurement Gauges
    • Forklifts

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