Gas Compression Field Operations Manager

Socket.dev; Cuero (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services is seeking an Area Manager to lead a team of Field Service Technicians and oversee compressor package operations in the designated area.

The role emphasizes safety, customer relations, data-driven reporting, and hands-on leadership with significant travel. A minimum of five years in natural gas compression or related field is required, with strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Minimum 5 years’ working experience in natural gas compression operations or related field.
• High degree of mechanical intuition and ability.
• Comprehension of OEM manuals and technical literature.
• Ability to configure gas compression equipment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

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 tasks, advise scheduled work and moves.
• Enforce PM compliance and related processes.
• Monitor hours, correct discrepancies, manage overtime, and prioritize safety.
• Manage Work Orders and verify processes to maintain inventory goals.
• Analyze data and generate timely reports across systems (operations, inventory, finance).
• Maintain positive customer relationships and resolve conflicts.
• Enforce safety throughout the team and participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Lead recurring Operations meetings to update processes and review data for area success.
• Perform additional miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Mechanical intuition

Written/Verbal comprehension

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Kodiak Gas Services is seeking an Area Manager to lead a team of Field Service Technicians and oversee compressor package operations in the designated area.

The role emphasizes safety, customer relations, data-driven reporting, and hands-on leadership with significant travel. A minimum of five years in natural gas compression or related field is required, with strong mechanical aptitude.