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Witt O'Brien's

Global crisis and emergency management consultancy

Base Operations Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Longview, TX, USA
In PersonOvertime, weekends, holidays, and travel may be required as needed.
Operations & Logistics

About the job

Requirements
  • A valid driver's license with no restrictions is required.
  • The employee must comply with Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration requirements.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in the environmental and/or industrial services industry is required.
  • At least 3 years of management experience is required.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in safety and government compliance is required.
  • In-depth knowledge of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act waste disposal regulations, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste profiling, is required.
  • Strong customer service orientation focused on client satisfaction is required.
  • Excellent project management skills and the ability to oversee and execute initiatives successfully are required.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills are required.
  • The candidate must be willing and available to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, as needed to meet project demands and deadlines.
Responsibilities
  • Lead organizational change initiatives focused on safety, zero-accident goals, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop, implement, and audit operational procedures for safe and efficient delivery of service lines in compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Collaborate with assigned managers to communicate customer requirements and review daily job schedules, priorities, equipment availability, and required adjustments.
  • Address and resolve customer complaints and service issues with assigned managers to maintain and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Oversee waste management, including tracking, profiling, manifesting, and proper disposal.
  • Manage environmental compliance for relevant regulatory agencies, including the Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas Department of Transportation, and Texas Railroad Commission.
  • Ensure required documentation and prior-day job sheets are accurate and submitted to accounting for billing.
  • Coordinate with sales representatives and regional managers to review planned or proposed work, confirm resource availability, meet budgetary goals, and achieve customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure employees complete tasks efficiently, safely, and in alignment with customer satisfaction goals.
  • Enforce company policies and procedures covering safety regulations, attendance standards, regulatory training, substance abuse policies, and equipment care.
  • Conduct interviews for potential new hires, assign duties, evaluate employee performance, address personnel issues, and provide motivation and training.
  • Monitor environmental, economic, and competitive market trends and develop proactive sales strategies.
  • Participate in weekly operations and safety conference calls.
  • Communicate regularly with the Regional Operations Manager, Sales, and Corporate Management about customer relations and emerging opportunities.
  • Provide support to management for functions essential to location or division operations.
  • Ensure branch equipment is properly maintained and fully operational.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Bilingual proficiency is preferred.

About the company

Witt O’Brien’s provides crisis and emergency management services for governments and private sector clients, helping them prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate disruptions across the full disaster lifecycle. Clients engage the firm to assess risks, develop preparedness plans, train staff, conduct exercises, manage grants (such as FEMA Public Assistance), ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate crisis communications, with specialized maritime support available. The company combines veteran public-sector disaster management expertise with private-sector incident response, augmented by acquisitions in crisis communications and reputation management to offer end-to-end services. Its goal is to boost resilience for operations, people, assets, and reputations in the face of natural and man-made risks.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

null

Founded

2001

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What believers are saying

  • FEMA reopened BRIC in April 2026, directly expanding demand for Witt O'Brien's services.
  • Witt O'Brien's joined April 2026 conferences on continuity and AI, signaling active client demand.
  • Ambipar still backs a global response platform, preserving international reach after the 2022 acquisition.

What critics are saying

  • Ambipar filed judicial recovery in October 2025, exposing Witt O'Brien's to parent distress.
  • Ambipar creditors challenged delayed statements in August 2026, prolonging restructuring uncertainty.
  • A failed Ambipar plan can trigger liquidation, disrupting Witt O'Brien's funding and contracts.

What makes Witt O'Brien's unique

  • Witt O'Brien's combines FEMA grants expertise with oil-spill and maritime response know-how.
  • Its April 2026 BRIC webinar shows deep positioning in hazard mitigation and grant management.
  • The firm markets practical AI for crisis management, not just strategy decks.

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  • Hybrid Work Options