Operations Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

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

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.