The posting
Job Overview:
The Fleet Field Services Manager – Pipeline leads field fleet service for Primoris Pipeline projects. The role manages the field mechanics, service writers and parts personnel who keep heavy equipment and rolling stock running on mainline spreads, across both union and non-union work.
Fleet's customer is operations. This manager is the go-to fleet leader on the right-of-way: keep the spread running, safely, and spend every dollar like it's our own.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Field service on pipeline spreads
- Manage day-to-day field fleet service on mainline pipeline spreads, from mobilization through demob.
- Plan mechanic coverage, service trucks, lube/fuel support and parts for each spread based on the equipment spread and schedule.
- Lead repairs on pipeline equipment: side booms/pipelayers, excavators, dozers, bending machines, welding rigs, ditchers/trenchers, padding machines, vacuum lifts, HDD support equipment and tracked carriers.
- Oversee rolling stock repair: pickups, service and mechanic trucks, welding trucks, stringing trucks, tractors, lowboys and pipe trailers.
- Respond to breakdowns quickly and make repair-in-place, swap-out or rental calls to keep production moving.
- Make sure preventive maintenance is completed on schedule in the field, using PM stats from the Sr Service Manager, PM Compliance.
Union and Non-Union Work
- Staff and manage mechanics under applicable union agreements (e.g. Operating Engineers/pipeline agreements) and on non-union projects.
- Follow jurisdiction, work rules, call-out, overtime and reporting requirements for each agreement.
- Work with union stewards, labor relations and project leadership to resolve issues fairly and keep work moving.
Service Writing and Parts
- Make sure service writers open, update and close work orders accurately with labor, parts and meter hours.
- Make sure parts personnel stock the right field inventory and order parts through the Gearflow process, working with the Segment Parts Coordinator.
- Track field repair costs, vendor work and warranty claims.
Operations Partnership
- Work daily with spread superintendents, equipment superintendents and project managers on equipment needs.
- Attend project kickoffs and daily/weekly meetings to plan fleet support ahead of the work.
- Communicate equipment status, downtime and repair timelines clearly to operations.
Safety, Compliance, and People
- Enforce Primoris safety rules, PPE, lockout/tagout and safe work practices on the right-of-way.
- Make sure equipment and rolling stock meet DOT, OSHA, EPA and customer requirements; keep inspection records current.
- Hire, train, coach and evaluate field fleet personnel; build a team that wants to work here.
- Report KPIs and status to the Sr Fleet Field Services Manager – Energy.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position reports to the Sr Fleet Field Services Manager – Energy.
- Direct reports: field mechanics, service writers and parts personnel assigned to Pipeline field services.
- Supervises crews across multiple spreads and both union and non-union projects at the same time.
- Has authority to hire, train, discipline and recommend termination, consistent with Primoris HR policy and applicable labor agreements.
Qualifications:
Education and Certifications
- High school diploma or GED required; technical/vocational training in diesel or heavy equipment technology preferred.
- ASE, OEM (CAT, John Deere, Komatsu, etc.) or equivalent certifications preferred.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
- OSHA 30 preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) and safety training (e.g. Veriforce) a plus.
Experience
- 7+ years of heavy equipment repair experience.
- Rolling stock repair experience (light- and heavy-duty trucks, trailers).
- Experience supporting mainline pipeline construction, including spread-level equipment.
- 3+ years supervising mechanics, service writers or parts personnel.
- Experience working with both union and non-union workforces.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, powertrains, undercarriage, electrical and Tier 4 emissions systems.
- Working knowledge of side booms, pipelayers and other mainline pipeline equipment.
- Understanding of union agreements, jurisdiction and work rules on pipeline projects.
- Ability to multitask and manage several spreads, crews and priorities at once.
- Fast, sound decision-making under production pressure.
- Comfortable with work order systems, telematics, Microsoft Office and mobile tools.
- Clear communicator with operations, mechanics and union representatives.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Physical Demands, Travel and Work Environment:
- Travel: 80%, including overnight and extended stays at remote pipeline spreads; travel by vehicle and air.
- Lifting: Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
- Must be able to stand, walk uneven right-of-way, climb onto equipment, kneel and crawl for extended periods.
- Work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, mud and dust.
- Exposure to heavy moving equipment, noise, fumes and open trench; required PPE must be worn at all times.
- Long days and extended work schedules typical of pipeline construction; available for after-hours breakdowns.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen, background check and DOT physical (if applicable), and comply with Primoris and customer safety and drug & alcohol policies.
Success Measures
Success looks like pipeline equipment that's ready when the spread needs it, at a cost we'd pay if it were our own money.
- Safety - Recordable and lost-time incidents for Pipeline field fleet personnel
- Equipment availability - % of spread equipment ready to work when scheduled
- Breakdown response time - Hours from call to mechanic on site
- PM completion - % of field PMs completed on schedule
- Work order accuracy - Work orders closed with complete labor, parts and hours
- Repair cost - Field repair cost per machine hour vs. budget
- Operations satisfaction - Feedback from spread and project leadership
- Targets to be set with the Sr Fleet Field Services Manager – Energy.
Company Overview:
Primoris Services Corporation is a premier specialty contractor providing critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. Built on a foundation of trust, we deliver a range of engineering, construction, and maintenance services that power, connect, and enhance society. On projects spanning utility-scale solar, renewables, power delivery, communications, and transportation infrastructure, we offer unmatched value to our clients, a safe and entrepreneurial culture to our employees, and innovation and excellence to our communities. To learn more, visit www.prim.com and follow us on social media at @PrimorisServicesCorporation.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
- Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
- 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
- Pet coverage for your furry friends.
- Legal assistance coverage.
- Award-winning safety programs.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
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