Early Career Leadership Development Program

Kodiak Gas Services LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services LLC is offering the Accelerated Management Program for Exposure and Development (AMPED), a two-year rotational leadership program designed to build industry knowledge and leadership potential.

Participants rotate through operations, general business, and operations support, completing six months of hands-on field experience and a capstone project. Travel is required about 75% and cohorts start in January and July.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree by program start in a related field; strong academic record.
• GPA 3.5+; major GPA 3.5+ acceptable with strong overall qualifications.
• At least one completed internship before start date.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English for job duties and safety.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through functional areas with field operations and receive technical training.
• Complete rotations, safety meetings, and mandatory training activities.
• Submit rotational reports and maintain equipment inspections and documentation.
• Support projects; analyze information, propose improvements, and present findings.
• Build cross-functional relationships and communicate professionally with staff and customers.
• Deliver assigned outcomes and complete yearly capstone project.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Adaptability

Organization

Accountability

Follow-through

Feedback receptiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering; finance; supply chain management; economics; or related field

GPA 3.5 or higher (4.0 scale)

Internship completed before start date

Valid driver's license

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English for duties and safety

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

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. The Accelerated Management Program for Exposure and Development "AMPED" is a full-time, two-year, rotational leadership development program that builds industry knowledge, business understanding, and leadership potential through cross-functional rotations, training, and mentorship. Participants complete six months of supervised, hands-on operations experience and rotate through operations, general business, and operations support functions. Successful participants are expected to transition into a full-time role aligned with their strengths, interests, performance, and business needs; a management position is not guaranteed. New cohorts for this program begin twice a year, in January and July.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the IGNITE program: Rotate through functional areas with field operations, participate in technical training at Bears Academy, and operate mechanical equipment under the supervision of mentors in various locations.
• Complete assigned rotations, development activities, safety meetings, Kodiak’s Short Service Employee (SSE) program, and required training.
• Complete rotational report-outs weekly.
• Follow safety procedures, wear required PPE, and perform field tasks within your training, authorization, and supervision.
• Assist with equipment inspections, maintenance, basic troubleshooting, inventory, service documentation, and equipment and work area cleanliness.
• Support departmental projects and daily work to understand impacts on safety, reliability, service, costs, and financial performance.
• Analyze information, identify improvements, and present findings and recommendations to rotation leaders.
• Build cross-functional relationships, communicate professionally with employees and customers, and apply feedback across rotations.
• Own assigned deliverables and development goals; perform other duties appropriate to the rotation and training level.
• Complete and present a capstone project at the conclusion of each year in the program.

Travel and Work Schedule

• Travel of 75% or more is required throughout the two-year program, including overnight stays and extended periods away from home at Kodiak offices, training locations, operating areas, and customer sites.
• Locations and schedules vary by rotation.
• Field assignments follow operations schedules and may include early starts, overtime, on-call rotations, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree by the program start date in mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering; finance; supply chain management; economics; or a related engineering or business discipline.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• A slightly lower cumulative GPA may be considered with a major GPA of at least 3.5 and strong overall qualifications.
• At least one completed internship before the program start date.
• Valid driver’s license and motor vehicle record meeting company policy.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English for job duties and safety communication.
• Applicants must not be related to a current Kodiak employee.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Attributes

• Leadership and involvement in athletics, student organizations, campus activities, or community service.
• Employment during college while balancing academic or extracurricular commitments.
• Internship experience in energy, industrial operations, engineering, finance, supply chain, or a related business environment.
• Interest in the energy industry and willingness to learn in field and office settings.
• Analytical thinking, practical problem solving, and sound business judgment.
• Clear communication, teamwork, initiative, and openness to feedback.
• Adaptability, organization, accountability, and follow-through amid changing priorities.
• Basic proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; ability to learn new systems.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Assignments include office, shop, and field work.
• Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Operate heavy equipment within required training, authorization, and safety procedures.
• Stand up to 75% and sit up to 25% of the time during field assignments.
• Climb stairs and ladders to inspect, repair, and paint equipment; maintain balance without assistance, subject to reasonable accommodation.
• Communicate with coworkers and customers and respond to emergency cues and alarms, in person and by telephone or mobile device.
• Frequently lift at least 10 pounds and infrequently lift more than 50 pounds.
• Work in noise exceeding 85 dBA with hearing protection, outdoors in extreme heat and cold, and with potential, controlled exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and maintain positions to work in varied environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Wear required PPE, including fire-retardant clothing, hard hats, face shields, hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots.
• Frequently type and use computers, copiers, printers, calendars, telephones, and other office equipment.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The Company is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. 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. Kodiak’s 99.5%+ Runtime is the Result of Empowering Partnership with Employees, Stakeholders, Customers, and Vendors.