Director, Field Operations – Safety & Excellence

Spire; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spire Inc. seeks a Director of Field Operations to lead Missouri field operations, overseeing a large team across Kansas City and St. Louis. You will drive strategic direction, ensure safe, efficient operations, and align with company policies and objectives.

This role requires senior leadership experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record in safety, budgeting, and operational excellence within a regulated energy setting.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience leading teams.
• 10 years of progressive experience in field operations, utility operations, or related environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading safety, compliance, budget performance, and operational excellence programs.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing natural gas operations.
• Experience leading emergency response and incident management activities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior management to manage and lead overall operational and budgetary initiatives.
• Champion safety as a core value and ensure regulatory compliance and incident prevention.
• Provide leadership for operational decision-making with financial soundness and risk awareness.
• Develop and monitor work plans, performance objectives, and workforce strategies.
• Guide reports to work cohesively to achieve objectives and system integrity.
• Direct and develop leaders, fostering accountability and high performance.
• Plan resources and ensure cross-regional alignment of departments.
• Communicate with Vice President and Field Operations Directors to align strategy.
• Collaborate with Labor relations on field operations matters.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Operational excellence

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Spire Inc. seeks a Director of Field Operations to lead Missouri field operations, overseeing a large team across Kansas City and St. Louis. You will drive strategic direction, ensure safe, efficient operations, and align with company policies and objectives.

This role requires senior leadership experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record in safety, budgeting, and operational excellence within a regulated energy setting.