Area Manager - Fire Services - Long Beach

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Quest (www.questenergygroup.com) is a leader in industrial services Executive Search and Talent Acquisition supporting downstream, refinery, and chemicals. 

Regional Operations Manager – Fire Protection & Life Safety

Lead Regional Operations. Drive Profitability. Build for Growth.

An established industrial safety and fire protection services organization is seeking a proven operations leader to oversee and grow its regional Inspection, Testing & Repair (ITR) business.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who combines strong business acumen with technical expertise in fire protection and life safety systems. You'll have responsibility for regional financial performance, operational execution, customer relationships, and team development—with the opportunity to directly influence growth, profitability, and service excellence.

What You'll Lead

• Regional Performance: Own revenue, profitability, cash flow, forecasting, and operating results.
• Operations & Execution: Optimize field operations, resources, equipment, and service delivery across multiple locations.
• People Leadership: Develop strong teams, elevate performance, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Customer Relationships: Strengthen key accounts and improve customer satisfaction, quality, and service reliability.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to OSHA requirements, applicable NFPA standards, and industry regulations.
• Business Growth: Identify operational improvements, optimize regional resources, and support the integration of acquisitions.

What You'll Bring

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of fire protection, life safety systems, and inspection, testing, and repair services.
• Experience managing regional or multi-location operations with P&L accountability.
• Solid understanding of financial performance, operational efficiency, and customer relationship management.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and OSHA regulations.
• A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, or a related field; an MBA is a plus.
• NICET certification is strongly preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a regional business, lead experienced teams, strengthen customer partnerships, and make a meaningful impact on financial performance and long-term growth.

Ideal for a results-driven leader ready to take the next step in industrial services, fire protection, or life safety operations.