Head of Power Generation Engineering

Kodiak Gas Services; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services in The Woodlands, TX, seeks a Director of Engineering – Power Generation to provide strategic and technical leadership for design, performance, reliability, and lifecycle management of the company's power generation assets.

You will establish engineering standards, lead fleet reliability initiatives, oversee capital projects, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with safety and industry regulations while partnering with operations and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Power Engineering or a related discipline.
• PE license preferred.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the power generation engineering organization, aligning engineering initiatives with business goals and operational requirements.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, technical specifications, design criteria, and best practices across the power generation fleet.
• Serve as the senior technical authority for power generation equipment, electrical systems, controls, and supporting infrastructure.
• Drive fleet reliability, availability, and performance improvements through engineering analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective action programs.
• Develop and implement asset lifecycle management strategies, including equipment upgrades, modernization programs, major overhauls, and technology deployment initiatives.
• Oversee engineering support for power generation facilities, distributed generation assets, microgrid applications, and customer installations.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable safety, environmental, electrical, and industry regulations, standards, and codes.
• Lead technical evaluation, selection, and implementation of new technologies that improve reliability, efficiency, emissions performance, and customer value.
• Provide executive-level technical support for customer engagements, commercial opportunities, contract negotiations, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Operations and Fleet teams to resolve complex technical issues and optimize equipment performance.
• Establish key performance indicators and performance monitoring programs for reliability, availability, emissions compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with OEMs, equipment manufacturers, engineering consultants, and contractors to ensure quality, reliability, and technical excellence.
• Support capital projects by providing engineering oversight, technical reviews, risk assessments, and governance throughout project execution.
• Develop engineering budgets, resource plans, and organizational objectives while ensuring effective deployment of engineering resources.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on standardization, operational excellence, risk reduction, and cost optimization.
• Promote innovation and support the evaluation of emerging technologies, energy transition initiatives, hybrid power solutions, and emissions reduction opportunities.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering talent while building organizational capability and succession plans.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence throughout the engineering organization.

Skills

Power generation systems

Electrical distribution systems

Industry standards compliance

SCADA & plant automation

Strategic planning

Budgeting & cost control

Leadership & talent development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Power Engineering or related

PE license preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SCADA software

Engineering design software

MS Office

Job description

Kodiak Gas Services in The Woodlands, TX, seeks a Director of Engineering – Power Generation to provide strategic and technical leadership for design, performance, reliability, and lifecycle management of the company's power generation assets.

You will establish engineering standards, lead fleet reliability initiatives, oversee capital projects, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with safety and industry regulations while partnering with operations and customers.