Operations Manager - Comm bei GATE Energy

Job Summary

The Operations Manager – Commissioning is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of GATE Energy’s Commissioning Department. This role ensures projects are staffed effectively, executed safely and efficiently, and aligned with company standards and client expectations. The Operations Manager - Commissioning plays a critical role in resource management, process improvement, financial oversight, and maintaining strong relationships with both clients and employees.

Education and Experience

Required:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in commissioning, operations, or project management within the energy sector.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and coordinating multi-disciplinary resources.
• Strong understanding of commissioning processes, project execution, and safety standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline (or equivalent work experience).
• Prior experience with commissioning execution on large-scale oil & gas, LNG, or power generation projects.
• Familiarity with project controls, P6 scheduling, and PowerBI dashboards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, utilization, and financial performance.
• Knowledge of U.S. and international regulatory frameworks relevant to commissioning.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Project & Resource Management:

• Oversee planning and resourcing of commissioning personnel across multiple projects in the oil & gas, LNG, renewables, and power sectors.
• Support development of commissioning execution plans, procedures, and work instructions in alignment with GATE’s standards and client requirements.
• Monitor project performance, schedule adherence, and deliverables to ensure predictable, high-quality execution.
• Assist in project mobilization, including logistics, compliance, and onboarding of field teams.

Operational Excellence:

• Manage department operations, including staffing, utilization, forecasting, and performance metrics.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives in commissioning workflows, tools, and reporting systems.
• Coordinate with project managers, discipline leads, and corporate services (HSE, Finance, HR) to ensure operational consistency and compliance.
• Maintain and enforce adherence to GATE’s HSE and Quality Management Systems.
• Maintain communication with managers, staff, and vendors to ensure proper operations of the company.
• Increase the efficiency of existing processes and procedures to enhance the company’s internal capacity.
• Track staffing requirements, hiring new employees as needed.

Financial & Business Management:

• Track project budgets, cost performance, and resource allocation to optimize profitability.
• Support invoicing, billing accuracy, and working capital management in coordination with the finance team.
• Assist in developing annual department budgets, forecasts, and operational targets.

Leadership & People Development:

• Lead, mentor, and coach commissioning department personnel.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention of commissioning staff, ensuring alignment with project and business growth needs.
• Promote GATE’s culture of accountability, technical excellence, and teamwork.
• Foster career development pathways and performance management for team members.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as a point of contact for clients on operational matters, supporting project delivery and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with business development and project management teams to support proposals, resourcing, and capability presentations.
• Represent the commissioning department in internal and external meetings, ensuring alignment of operations with strategic objectives.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, ramps, and access and utilize scaffolding.
• Ability to carry a tool bag (up to 50 lbs.), bend body downward and forward, kneel, climb & walk.
• Work extended shift hours, e.g., 12+ hours/day or as dictated by project requirements
• Ability to travel offshore and internationally
• Ability to pass a background check/drug screen, and/or a physical.

GATE Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer