General Manager – West Texas

About the Position

General Manager – West Texas

Location: Midland, Texas, US

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing permanent and contract staffing solutions across the Energy, Chemicals, Power, Renewables, Life Sciences, Mining, Manufacturing, and Infrastructure sectors. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we combine global reach with local expertise to connect top engineering and technical talent with industry-leading employers.

Our client is seeking a General Manager for a permanent-hire position to support a machine and fabrication shop located in Midland, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Own business development for the West Texas market - identify, pursue, and win new business with Permian Basin operators, OEMs, and service and rental companies to grow market share.
• Lead and support existing outside and inside sales resources focused on West Texas.
• Leverage and expand a local network of relationships across the Permian Basin to make the company the partner of choice in the region.
• Develop and implement operations strategies to improve shop efficiency and profitability.
• Partner with the shop manager to ensure the facility is fully staffed with qualified, skilled labor and operating productively.
• Create and maintain a strong culture of accountability through the development and enforcement of daily/weekly/monthly performance goals.
• Manage the full P&L for the Midland facility and proactively raise significant trends in costs.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety and compliance protocols.
• Partner with the shop manager to ensure machinery uptime and maintenance investments support the facility’s commitments to customers.

Requirements

• Significant tenure at an oil & gas service or manufacturing company serving the Permian Basin, with a track record of commercial growth and general management.
• Deep roots in the Permian Basin - an established local who personally knows the West Texas market’s major and minor players (operators, OEMs, and service and rental companies); candidates based in the Midland/Odessa area strongly preferred.
• Proven business development track record - a demonstrable history of winning new business, opening doors through existing relationships, and growing market share.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain a high-performing team; hands-on experience managing skilled shop labor is a plus.
• P&L responsibility experience required.
• Lean or six-sigma training or certification is a plus.
• Working for a PE-backed portfolio company is a plus.

We Offer

• Take Ownership and Lead growth in the Permian Basin. The most active oil & gas region in North America.
• Direct Access to Executive Leadership and play a critical role in shaping the company’s future growth and strategy.
• Strong Foundation with Significant Opportunity in a respected business with more than 20 years of industry success and reputation.
• Autonomy and Visible Impact in driving company performance, developing relationships, and influencing business results.
• Work alongside an Established Team with deep Industry Expertise.
• Competitive Compensation Package with Long-term growth potential.

About the Company

NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 per annum

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