EVP, US Operations

This position is responsible for overseeing the overall country operations within the organization and is responsible for all applicable functions establishing strategies, objectives, and coordinating organizational goals and standards. This position is responsible for financial performance and attainment of profitability and growth for the country. Supervision is often provided for a team of subordinate managers and/or directors. Collaborates with other members of the executive management team to align operational strategy or direction with the overall goals of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO, staff, and functional leaders to identify strategic priorities and initiatives;
• Lead growth strategy, incorporating organic and M&A growth plans and initiatives through collaboration with key stake holders and executive lead team;
• Lead the annual operations strategic planning process, including setting objectives, defining key performance indicators, and establishing action plans;
• Partner with Regional/Service Line leadership to facilitate and grow high margin service lines in the Regions maintaining operational and service delivery excellence; this includes driving a consolidated business development, operational, customer, and
• resource strategy for regions/ locations.
• Oversee key client management, business strategy including sales/business development, safety and quality field execution.
• Monitor and assess the progress of strategic initiatives, making recommendations for adjustments as needed;
• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive landscape, and potential growth opportunities;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input and insights and ensure strategic alignment across departments;
• Monitor and evaluate industry and market trends, competitor activities, and customer behavior to identify potential risks and opportunities;
• Oversee all operational functions to ensure seamless processes and optimal efficiency;
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance operational performance and profitability;
• Ensure operational quality and safety performance, objectives, and goals are being met in compliance with corporate policies and procedures;
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all operational areas;
• Enhance employee performance quality by setting clear objectives, monitoring progress, providing timely feedback, identifying training needs, coaching and mentoring staff within the department, and participating in annual performance reviews.
  
  

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to lead diverse groups of employees; motivating teams to success;
• Demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments. Is very orderly and excels at cutting through confusion and turning chaos into order.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems. Unusually decisive in handling difficult problems. Translates problems into practical solutions.
• Shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in taking appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures. Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
• Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of the Company. Exhibits honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly share relevant information with others.
• Maintains a positive “can do” outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to balance the need of delivering a quality service and a profitable result.
  
  

EDUCATION:

• 15+ years progressive operations experience in a management capacity, including aspects of quality, safety, and training.
• Bachelor’s Degree would be preferred.
• Public company experience a plus.
• A proven track record of strong performance in driving performance and key field operations metrics, coupled with successful and consistent organizational development history
• Experience in working across business lines in a collaborative and proactive manner to achieve strategic growth targets
• Outstanding leadership skills. Inspiring interpersonal effectiveness to lead team, train talent and effect change. Track record of building talent.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
  
  

Working Conditions

• Office environment with limited physical effort, continuous mental effort, and frequent complex requests for assistance interruptions from staff or other departments, etc.
• Frequent travel is required.
  
  

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS & DEMANDS:

• Extended periods of sitting;
• Prolonged periods of concentration;
• Primarily sedentary work, sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally;
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive readings at distances close to the eyes.
  
  

Company Overview

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability , Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.