Area Manager

Kodiak Gas Services; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services, a leader in field service for gas compression equipment in Wisconsin, is seeking a first-level manager to supervise Field Service Technicians and oversee compressor package operations. You will develop customer relationships, ensure safety, and drive efficient field performance.

The role requires strong mechanical/technical aptitude, problem solving, and the ability to manage a team across shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Communication and customer service skills.
• OEM, trade school, or comparable work experience in a related field.
• Day-to-day completion of job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong mechanical intuition or ability.
• Comprehension of OEM manuals and technical literature.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Minimum 4 years’ gas compression experience operating position.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to Supervisors and Technicians.
• Hire, train, and develop Technicians and Supervisors.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on equipment.
• Ensure 98% mechanical availability.
• Participate in HSE meetings and safety standards implementation in operations.
• Interact with Kodiak Sales team and attend customer meetings as needed.
• Report to Regional Manager of Operations on key metrics.
• Manage monthly oil sample program and ensure samples are processed accordingly.
• Respond to call-outs and travel as required.

Skills

Leadership

Customer relations

Troubleshooting

Mechanical intuition

Communication

Education

OEM/trade school or comparable work experience

English reading/writing

Gas compression experience (4 years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOIN THE PEOPLE POWERING KODIAK** **

Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry.

Position Summary

First-level management position that supervises the Field Service Technicians and operation of compressor packages and equipment including rentals within one Area. Works with Supervisor and Technicians to communicate, troubleshoot and ensure, safe, efficient, and economical day-to-day operations. Develop and maintain customer relationships.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to Supervisors and Technicians
• Hire, train, and develop Technicians and Supervisors
• Assess performance of Technicians and Supervisors and provide performance improvement plans when possible
• Perform and schedule routine maintenance and repair on equipment
• Ensure guarantee of 98% mechanical availability
• Participate in HSE meetings and safety standards implementation in operations
• Collect, record, and approve data (service report, GFS, Ops, runtime reports)
• Oversee the maintenance and assist with the movement of equipment
• Respect and maintain property including vehicles, tools and equipment
• Ensure all equipment is in clean and presentable condition
• The ability to work weekends, holidays and potential overtime.
• Must be willing to respond to call-outs and travel.
• Complete necessary business reporting on Field team efficiency
• Act as a subject matter expert in unit processes and procedures
• Ensure team is working effectively with one another to maintain units
• Ensure any customer specific needs are met during maintenance
• Report and quickly resolve any unit issues
• Analyze customer feedback for process improvement opportunities
• Communicate clearly and frequently with other Operations teams
• Manage competing demands and efficiently prioritizes tasks
• Work across areas and regions seamlessly
• Report to Regional Manager of Operations on key metrics
• Manage monthly oil sample program, ensure samples are taken and processed accordingly
• Interact with Kodiak Sales team and attend customer meetings as needed
• Ensures assigned office buildings are maintained and kept clean
• Ensures environmental controls are maintained (waste, oil, oil filters, scrap iron, etc.)
• Responsible for the Area’s financial performance and understands financial reports
• Perform any additional, miscellaneous tasks as delegated

Education, Experience and Training

• Communication and customer service skills
• OEM, trade school, or comparable work experience in a related field/industry
• Day-to-day completion of job responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Strong mechanical intuition or ability
• Comprehension of OEM and miscellaneous technical manuals, literature, and programs
• Operation of commercial vehicles and cranes
• Valid driver license with a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) within the acceptable parameters of company policy
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues
• Certified Caterpillar training preferred
• Ariel Performance and Compressor training preferred
• Microsoft Office suite (excel, word, outlook)
• Valid Driver’s License, with Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) within the acceptable parameters of Company Policy, required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Minimum 4 years’ gas compression experience operating position required

Physical Demands

• Extended or non-traditional working hours may be required
• Intermittent lifting of > 50lbs from the ground
• Must be able to stand or walk on uneven terrain, climb personnel stairs and ladders, stoop, squat and/or crawl depending on the directed task
• Requires employee to climb ladders or stairs to inspecting, repairing, and painting equipment and must be able to maintain balance on stairs and/or ladders without assistance
• Must be able to communicate and respond to coworkers, customers, and emergency cues/alarms, in person and on the telephone (including use of mobile devices)
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, weather conditions and environments on a location-by-location basis
• High noise environment (>85 dbA) will occur with ear protection
• Potential controlled, exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Requires an employee to frequently type and use computer and other office equipment such as a copier, printer, calendar, telephone, etc.

Kodiak Gas Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.