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About the Role

Kodiak Gas Services is seeking an Area Manager to oversee the safe and efficient daily operation of compressor packages and rental equipment within a designated Area. This first-level management role involves leading a team of Technicians and Supervisors, ensuring high equipment availability, building customer relationships, and achieving strong financial results.

What You'll Do

  • Provide guidance and leadership to Supervisors and Field Service Technicians.
  • Hire, train, and develop the technical and supervisory team.
  • Assess team performance and implement improvement plans.
  • Perform and schedule routine maintenance and repairs on equipment.
  • Ensure a mechanical availability guaranty of 98%.
  • Participate in HSE meetings and enforce safety standards.
  • Collect, record, and approve operational data and service reports.
  • Oversee equipment maintenance and movement.
  • Maintain property, vehicles, tools, and equipment in clean, presentable condition.
  • Complete business reporting on Field team efficiency.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on unit processes and procedures.
  • Promote effective teamwork to maintain units.
  • Ensure customer-specific needs are met during maintenance.
  • Quickly report and resolve unit issues.
  • Analyze customer feedback for process improvement opportunities.
  • Communicate clearly and frequently with other Operations teams.
  • Manage competing demands and prioritize tasks efficiently.
  • Work seamlessly across areas and regions.
  • Report to the Regional Manager of Operations on key metrics.
  • Manage the monthly oil sample program.
  • Interact with the Sales team and attend customer meetings as needed.
  • Ensure assigned office buildings are maintained and clean.
  • Maintain environmental controls for waste, oil, filters, and scrap.
  • Be responsible for the Area’s financial performance and understand financial reports.
  • Perform additional tasks as delegated.

What We're Looking For

  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • OEM, trade school, or comparable work experience in a related field.
  • Ability to complete day-to-day responsibilities with minimal supervision.
  • Strong mechanical intuition and ability.
  • Ability to comprehend OEM and technical manuals and programs.
  • Experience operating commercial vehicles and cranes.
  • Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • A minimum of 4 years of gas compression experience in an operating position.

Nice to Have

  • Certified Caterpillar training.
  • Ariel Performance and Compressor training.

Technical Stack

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Team & Environment

You will supervise Field Service Technicians and Supervisors and report directly to the Regional Manager of Operations.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A comprehensive benefits package.

Work Mode

This is an onsite position.

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, or veteran status.

Required Skills
Microsoft OfficeExcelWordOutlookField Operations ManagementSafety ManagementRegulatory ComplianceTeam LeadershipBudget ManagementVendor ManagementMaintenance PlanningProject ManagementCommunicationProblem Solving
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