General Manager, Oil & Gas

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application‑specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let’s simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

OVERVIEW:

The General Manager, Gates Oil & Gas, has responsibility for the operations, commercial activities and total performance of the North American Oil & Gas assembled product business (Engineering and Services).

Addressable product markets include the Upstream Drilling, Upstream Services, Hydrocarbon Transport Systems and downstream Refining & Facilities segments.

The General Manager, Gates E&S leads the organization and manages the day‑to‑day execution of all activities related to O&G assembly and commercial activities across North America with a focus on direct engagement with current and potential Oil & Gas end users of Gates Products

• Responsible for Financial performance for Gates E&S across the North American Market ensuring that the business meets or exceeds both its top line and bottom line results.
• Ensures end user customer and distribution channel partner relationships are effective for Gates to continuously improve its market share position and deliver superior margins. Has a core responsibility to lead the business development efforts for Gates E&S across the Americas.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operations activities related to product storage, assembly, testing and delivery of high and low pressure products.
• Establishes and maintains a proactive performance culture committed to continuous improvement in the areas of Safety, Quality, Health and the Environment.
• Ensures continuous synergy between Gates E&S and the other Gates activities in North America, including specifically the Industrial replacement fluid power and power transmission businesses.

• Significant experience in Oil and Gas upstream activities with experience in the provision of products and/or services to the drilling market. Exposure and experience to other core O&G markets including the midstream and/or downstream activities would be beneficial
• Possesses existing relationships with primary customer base (Drilling operators, Oilfield Service providers, and / or O&G OEM suppliers)
• Experience partnering with business leaders to develop and drive strategic initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence and coach across multiple levels within the company and locations; including the capability of establishing global relationships
• Ability to develop and lead effective and capable plant operations in particular establishing systematic continuous improvement programs.
• Leads and provides business development direction and business acumen to the Gates E&S commercial team.
• Demonstrated understanding of regulatory environments related to the O&G industry including but not limited to API 7k and 16c standards and recommended practices.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to control costs and to optimize business performance to translate revenues into bottom line results.
• Ability to lead from within an organization and leverage fully the skills, experience and knowledge of the O&G organization and the greater Gates global organization.

• Minimum of 10 of years of progressive operations, management and leadership experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• At least 5 years of experience in commercial activities related to product sales to industrial markets
• Post‑secondary degree or technical diploma preferred
• Proficient with common software tools and experience utilizing complex business systems and tools.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.