Lead Gas Compression Engineering Manager

Kodiak Gas Services, Inc.; The Woodlands, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager, Compression to lead the gas compression engineering team in design, optimization, commissioning, and lifecycle support for natural gas compression equipment and facilities.

You will collaborate with Operations, Project Management, Fleet Management, Sales, and customers to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective compression solutions that meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• PE license preferred but not required.
• 7–12 years of experience in natural gas compression, midstream operations, oil and gas facilities, or related industries.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in gas compression package design, facility engineering, and equipment performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of engineers and designers supporting gas compression packages, facilities, and aftermarket services.
• Ensure safety, reliability, operability, constructability, and maintainability in designs.
• Provide technical leadership on compressor package design, engine performance, and facility integration.
• Support project execution, commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities.

Skills

Gas compression systems

Team leadership

Engineering design

Project management

ProMax

Ariel Performance Program

Regulatory codes (ASME/API/ANSI)

Process calculations

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

ProMax

Ariel Performance Program

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager, Compression to lead the gas compression engineering team in design, optimization, commissioning, and lifecycle support for natural gas compression equipment and facilities.

You will collaborate with Operations, Project Management, Fleet Management, Sales, and customers to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective compression solutions that meet business objectives.