Area Manager, Overhaul

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

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

The Area Manager is a first‑level management position that supervises a team of Field Service Technicians and oversees the operation of compressor packages and equipment, including rentals, within one Area. Area Managers maintain customer relationships and work with Technicians and management to communicate, troubleshoot, and ensure the completion of safe, efficient, and economical day‑to‑day operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support employees by being available to answer questions, prioritize training as needed, and lead the Area by example.
• Communicate daily with Lead Technicians to review completed tasks, review, and advise scheduled work, unit sets, and moves, etc.
• Enforce various processes to ensure Preventative Maintenance (PM) compliance.
• Monitor employee hours by ensuring daily time entry, correct discrepancies quickly, manage overtime, and prioritize the safety and wellbeing of employees.
• Manage Work Order (WO) submissions daily and verify various processes are completed by technicians to maintain inventory goals.
• Analyze critical data and complete timely reports in various systems including but not limited to operations, inventory, and finance.
• Maintain positive customer relationships and provide conflict resolution efforts when necessary.
• Enforce Safety compliance throughout your team, participate in monthly Safety meetings and ensure attendance by your direct reports.
• Conduct a reoccurring Operations meeting with your direct reports and necessary superiors to communicate new or updated processes, and review data critical to the Area’s success.
• Perform additional, miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Education, Experience and Training

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Minimum 5 years’ working experience in natural gas compression operations or a combination of OEM, trade school, or comparable work experience in a related field.
• High degree of mechanical intuition and ability.
• Comprehension of OEM and miscellaneous technical manuals, literature, and programs.
• Ability to configure gas compression equipment.
• Working knowledge of 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 understand written and verbal company and supervisory communication including, but not limited to, policies, procedures, instructions, and training.

Working Conditions

• Extended or non-traditional working hours may be required.
• Periodic lifting requirements in excess of 50 lbs.
• 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.
• 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 of 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.
• Travel is required 75 – 90 percent of the time worked.

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.

ReqID: JR3416