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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
The Evolving Oil Field Demands Evolving Service Providers
NexTier is a leading provider of integrated completions that employs sustainable practices and equipment to support our customers' ESG goals while accelerating production in the most demanding US land basins.
Patterson-UTI is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, offering equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of personal characteristics protected by law. Employees are encouraged to report any concerns through multiple channels.