Field Operations & Safety Supervisor – Fuel Transportation

Company: United Petroleum Transport Ltd. (UPT)

Pay: CA70,000.00-CA90,000.00 per year

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Field-Based / On-Site

About United Petroleum Transport

United Petroleum Transport Ltd. (UPT) is a Canadian transportation company specializing in the safe, productive, and reliable transportation of bulk petroleum products. We are committed to maintaining high standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while delivering exceptional service to our customers.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and highly organized Field Operations & Safety Supervisor to oversee and support our fuel transportation operations in Quebec City and the surrounding region.

This position combines field operations management with transportation safety and regulatory compliance responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial trucking, preferably with direct experience in fuel transportation, petroleum distribution, or dangerous goods transportation.

This is a hands-on, field-oriented supervisory role requiring frequent travel between operational locations, including fuel terminals, customer sites, maintenance facilities, and other company operating locations. Approximately 60% of the role involves fieldwork and travel within the local operating area.

The successful candidate will work closely with our Dispatch, Safety, Maintenance, and Operations teams to ensure driver and equipment availability, maintain regulatory compliance, resolve operational issues, and support safe, reliable, and on-time fuel deliveries.

Key Responsibilities





Field Operations & Fleet Management

- Oversee daily field operations, ensuring drivers, equipment, and resources are effectively coordinated to meet operational requirements.
- Act as a primary point of contact for drivers, customers, vendors, and internal departments regarding field operations.
- Coordinate with Dispatch to support daily driver assignments, shift planning, and efficient resource allocation.
- Monitor driver availability, attendance, scheduling adherence, and operational performance.
- Coordinate trailer and equipment availability, including preventative maintenance, annual inspections, repairs, and equipment transfers.
- Work with external vendors to arrange emergency roadside repairs, towing, and other maintenance services.
- Conduct regular field visits to terminals, customer locations, and operational sites to monitor activities and address operational concerns.
- Monitor delivery performance, inventory levels, run-out reports, and consumption trends to proactively identify service risks and coordinate corrective actions.
- Support operational planning and resource adjustments to minimize service disruptions and prevent avoidable customer run-outs.
- Maintain accurate driver schedules, equipment records, and operational information within company systems.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance





- Monitor and enforce compliance with applicable federal and Quebec transportation safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
- Conduct driver safety evaluations, field inspections, audits, and operational observations to identify risks and ensure compliance.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, near-misses, and safety violations, including preparing reports and recommending corrective actions.
- Coordinate and deliver driver safety training, orientations, and ongoing development programs.
- Monitor driver compliance with hours-of-service regulations, vehicle inspections, safe operating procedures, and dangerous goods transportation requirements.
- Conduct driver performance evaluations and provide coaching or corrective training when necessary.
- Coordinate with Safety Administration on driver onboarding, terminal carding, road tests, and training requirements.
- Maintain accurate safety records, incident reports, inspection documentation, and compliance files.
- Support regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety procedures, reduce incidents, and strengthen overall regulatory compliance.

Leadership & Operational Improvement

- Work closely with Dispatch, Safety, Maintenance, and Operations Management to address operational and safety concerns.
- Promote accountability, professionalism, and a proactive safety culture among drivers and operational staff.
- Prepare and communicate operational and safety reports, performance updates, and recommendations to management.
- Identify opportunities to improve fleet

📌 Field Operations (Quebec City)
🏢 UNITED PETROLEUM TRANSPORT
📍 Quebec City