Lean Coach (Completions)

Danos, LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos, LLC is seeking a Lean Coach based in Midland, TX to support continuous improvement initiatives across their Permian operations. The role involves leading lean projects, managing complex initiatives, and coaching Lean Practitioners. Candidates should have strong project management experience and be comfortable working with cross-functional teams.

This position involves travel between Midland, TX, and Carlsbad, NM, emphasizing the importance of driving measurable business improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience is required.
• Experience with field operations and cross-functional teams is a must.
• Ability to communicate and influence at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead lean projects focused on continuous improvement.
• Manage complex projects tied to strategic objectives.
• Coach Lean Practitioners towards certification.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Lean continuous improvement

Influencing communication

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Lean Coache to support continuous improvement initiatives across Permian operations. This role will be based in Midland, TX with travel to Carlsbad, NM, and will work closely with field operations, engineering, and leadership teams to embed Lean Management Framework principles and drive measurable business improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead lean projects focused on continuous improvement across Permian operations
• Manage larger, more complex projects tied to strategic business objectives, such as team-based routing, dashboarding, and process improvements
• Use Lean standards to identify project opportunities that support key business goals
• Coordinate the calculation, tracking, and validation of project benefits
• Engage with field operations teams to promote Lean principles and continuous improvement
• Provide Lean Awareness and Lean Practitioner training
• Coach 2–5 Lean Practitioners toward certification and project completion
• Provide Lean Leader training and leadership coaching
• Coach leaders on Lean principles, including Leader Standard Work
• Partner with field operations, engineering, and leadership to support change management and project execution

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience
• Experience working with field operations, engineering, or cross-functional teams
• Strong change management and coordination skills
• Ability to communicate and influence across all levels of an organization
• Lean, continuous improvement, or operational excellence experience preferred
• Ability to travel between Midland, TX and Carlsbad, NM
• Comfortable working directly with field operations and leadership teams
• Must meet conditional job offer requirements.