Area Manager, Field Service – Gas Compression (75% Travel)

Kodiakgas; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gas services provider in Carlsbad is seeking an Area Manager to oversee operations and manage a team of Field Service Technicians. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, managing work orders, and maintaining customer relationships. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in natural gas compression operations, strong mechanical intuition, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role requires travel 75-90% of the time and involves working under various environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ working experience in natural gas compression operations.
• High degree of mechanical intuition and ability.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Supervise Field Service Technicians and oversee compressor operations.
• Communicate daily with technicians to review tasks and advise scheduled work.
• Enforce PM compliance and monitor employee hours.

Skills

Mechanical intuition

Microsoft Office suite proficiency

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong communication skills

Education

5 years’ experience in natural gas compression operations

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

A leading gas services provider in Carlsbad is seeking an Area Manager to oversee operations and manage a team of Field Service Technicians. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, managing work orders, and maintaining customer relationships. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in natural gas compression operations, strong mechanical intuition, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role requires travel 75-90% of the time and involves working under various environmental conditions.