Operations Supervisor

LINKAN’S FOCUS

Linkan is a custom solutions provider for complex water problems. We specialize in water treatment projects related to the mining industry and beyond.

WHY LINKAN?

At Linkan, we are an employee-owned (ESOP) company, which means every person has a real stake in our success. We think and act like owners because we are owners—sharing in the responsibility, pride, and long-term value we build together.

Guided by our core values—Problem Solvers, Ownership, Teamwork, and Adaptable—we collaborate, innovate, and take responsibility for delivering high-quality results for our clients. When you join Linkan, you join a team of owners committed to meaningful work and long-term success.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Operations Supervisor plays a key role in coordinating and supporting water treatment operations across Linkan projects. This role focuses on day-to-day operational oversight, logistics, communication, and documentation, ensuring projects run safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company standards and client expectations.

Essential duties include:

- Support field operations by coordinating schedules, logistics, and deliverables

- Serve as a liaison between project management, field crews, and vendors to ensure operational alignment

- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including daily logs, cost reports, and internal communications

- Develop and review technical content for reports, procedures, safety documentation, and compliance submittals

- Contribute to proposal development, including drafting scope narratives, scheduling input, pricing support, and execution planning

- Track labor, materials, and equipment usage; provide regular updates against budget and schedule goals

- Manage procurement processes:

- Maintain and update Bill of Materials (BOM)

- Submit purchase requests using cost-effective and timely procurement practices

- Coordinate material delivery and confirm readiness for field deployment

- Assist in organizing and supporting safety meetings, job walks, and team briefings

- Participate in project meetings; document minutes and action items, and track progress

- Support change management by identifying out-of-scope activities and contributing to Change Orders

- Provide field data and documentation for invoicing, forecasting, and reporting

- Assist with estimating efforts by gathering quotes, coordinating with vendors, and assembling bid documentation

- Conduct light mechanical troubleshooting or field verifications, when required

- Help onboard new field staff and promote adherence to company safety and quality standards

- Maintain strong field-level communication with internal teams and leadership to ensure alignment

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Specific skills and experience are as follows:

- 5+ years of experience in water treatment operations, industrial construction, or related technical fields

- Proven supervisory or lead experience in construction or field-based environments

- Strong understanding of mechanical systems including pumps, valves, piping, and chemical processes

- Excellent technical writing skills, with experience preparing professional documentation and client reports

- Familiarity with project proposals, estimating, and scheduling processes

- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and operational plans

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, digital timekeeping, and basic project tracking tools

- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills

- Safety-conscious, with a demonstrated ability to enforce field safety procedures

- Physically able to perform site walks and occasional field tasks (lift up to 50 lbs, use ladders, walk uneven terrain)

- Experience operating equipment such as forklifts or skid steers is a plus

# EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.