Equipment Operations Lead
Job Description
We are hiring an experienced Equipment & Fleet Operations Lead to oversee fleet readiness, utilization, and compliance across a field-based industrial operation. This role is hands-on and operational, with ownership over fleet availability, maintenance coordination, compliance, and cost control. This position works closely with Operations, Safety, Project Teams, and vendors to ensure equipment is safe, reliable, and available when needed.This is an onsite position located in Leduc.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Overseeing day-to-day fleet and equipment readiness across shop, yard, and field locations
- Allocating fleet assets based on utilization, operational demand, and business priorities
- Coordinating short-term rental equipment for surge and peak demand
- Maintaining accurate fleet inventory, maintenance records, and tracking systems
- Ensuring inspections, servicing, and documentation are completed on schedule
- Verifying insurance, registration, permits, and certifications are current
- Monitoring corrective actions from inspections, incidents, and deficiencies
- Tracking fleet operating costs including maintenance, rentals, downtime, and damage
- Supporting cost optimization decisions related to owned versus rented equipment
- Working with vendors on maintenance services, rentals, and rate reviews
- Supporting driver accountability programs related to inspections, incidents, and damage
- Participating in driver and technician onboarding and training
- Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, TDG, and Transport Canada requirements
- 5–10 years of experience in fleet or equipment management in industrial, oilfield, construction, or field-based environments
- Experience making operational decisions related to fleet composition and allocation
- Strong understanding of fleet maintenance, utilization, and cost control
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, TDG, and Transport Canada regulations
- Comfortable working in a safety-sensitive, fast-paced environment
- Strong organization and follow-up skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and fleet or asset tracking systems
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass drug and alcohol screening
- H2S Alive, CSO, First Aid/CPR
- Experience supporting multiple sites or business units
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