Deputy Territory Director

Summary

Join LIN SCAN as the Deputy Territory Director and oversee the Operations Department, ensuring adherence to corporate procedures and documentation. Manage project execution, maintain a high First Tool Run Success Rate, and ensure smooth daily operations. Foster communication between the territory and corporate office, handle timely project planning and budget approval, and coordinate tool requirements. Oversee project cost estimates, prepare Project Information Documents, conduct QA/QC of project documentation, and coordinate with sales on incoming projects. Provide monthly KPIs, ensure timely report submissions, align data analysis plans, and oversee QA/QC for incoming run data. Support recruitment and ensure timely invoicing and collection. Liaise with other departments and maintain daily communication with Regional Heads. This role requires a degree in Business, Finance, or Technical Science, 14+ years of operation planning experience in Oil and Gas (5+ years in management), and working knowledge of pipeline engineering challenges and ILI projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Finance, or Technical Science
• Minimum 14 years of operation planning experience in the Oil and Gas sector, with at least 5 years in management
• Working knowledge of engineering challenges in the pipeline environment and experience with in-line inspection (ILI), pipeline inspection, integrity, pigging, cleaning, freezing, and hydro-testing projects
• Proven ability to manage a large, motivated team and oversee regional operations
• Strong IT and computing skills, with a specialized knowledge of Oil & Gas Software and Equipment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to walk and climb to perform duties, including maneuvering within a refinery or plant environment and accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, or other communication capabilities, to communicate effectively
• Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection, if/where needed in manufacturing environments
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations when necessary
• Control over Operations personnel and manpower allocation
• Control over project schedules
• Project budget control

Responsibilities

• Managing project execution within assigned territories
• Maintaining a First Tool Run Success Rate of at least 80%
• Ensuring smooth, safe, and productive day-to-day operations
• Fostering effective communication between the territory and corporate office through ERP systems and regular reporting
• Timely project planning, budget approval, and accurate manpower distribution
• Coordinating tool requirements and plans between Tool Management and Projects
• Aligning and coordinating manpower resource distribution plans with the Territory Director and Project Managers
• Overseeing and managing project cost estimates and control
• Ensuring the preparation of Project Information Documents (PIDs), including detailed execution plans, resource allocation, and project risk management plans
• Conducting quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of project documentation and ensuring relevant data storage at the corporate office
• Coordinating with sales on incoming projects and urgent requirements
• Handling critical budgetary arrangements
• Providing monthly project key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Ensuring timely submission of Field Investigation Reports (FIRs) and Tool Condition Reports
• Aligning data analysis plans with project requirements and priorities
• Overseeing QA/QC for incoming run data and valid Environmental Management System (EMS) updates
• Supporting recruitment, assessment, and decisions on project manpower
• Ensuring timely invoicing and collection, providing support to Finance on technical matters
• Liaising with other departments on potential project requirements
• Requesting and reviewing periodic reports to enhance information flow, organizational planning, and decision-making
• Ensuring adherence to quality and health, safety, and environment (HSE) procedures throughout project preparation and execution
• Maintaining daily communication with Regional Heads to review activities and project progress