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Area Manager, AMS

Kodiak Gas


Job Location:

Carlsbad, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

JOIN THE PEOPLE POWERING KODIAK

Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training as well as the best benefits package in the industry.

Summary

The Area Manager AMS is a first-level management position that supervises a team of AMS Field Service Technicians and oversees the operation of their assigned area. This positionmaintainscustomer relationships and works with Technicians and management to communicate troubleshoot and ensure the completion of safe efficient and economical day-to-day operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support employees by being available to answer questions prioritize training as needed and lead the Area by example.

  • Communicate daily with Technicians to review completed tasks review andadvisescheduled work.

  • Monitor employee hours by ensuring daily time entry correct discrepancies quickly manage overtime and prioritize the safety and wellbeing of employees.

  • Analyze critical data and completetimelyreports in various systems including but not limited to operations inventory and finance.

  • Maintain positive customer relationships and provide conflict resolution efforts when necessary.

  • Enforce Safety compliance throughout your teamparticipatein monthly Safety meetings and ensure attendance by your direct reports.

  • Conduct a reoccurring Operations meeting with your direct reports and necessary superiors to communicate new or updatedprocesses andreview data critical to the Areas success.

  • Review Field Service Ordersensure that the entry of all information iscorrectand that area personnel are trained in the correct methods of completing Field Service Orders.

  • Initiateappropriate warrantyclaims.

  • Review monthly financials with Regional Operations Managerdriveimprovement as.

  • Performadditional miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Education& Certifications

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Valid Drivers License with Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) within the acceptable parameters of Company Policy.

Work Experience

  • Minimum 5 years working experience in natural gas compression operations or a combination of OEM trade school or comparable work experience in a related field.

Skills & Abilities

  • High degree of mechanical intuition and ability.

  • Comprehension of OEM and miscellaneous technical manuals literature and programs.

  • Ability to configure gas compression equipment.

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (excel word outlook).

  • Ability toread write speak and understand English.

  • Extended or non-traditional working hours may be.

  • Requires an employee tofrequentlytype and use computer and other office equipment such as a copier printer calendar telephone etc.

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unaided.

  • Must be able to stand or walk on uneven terrain climb personnel stairs and ladders stoopsquatand/or crawl depending on the directed task.

  • Exposure to extreme temperatures weatherconditionsand environments on a location-by-location basis.

  • High noise environment (>85dbA) will occur with ear protection.

  • Potential of controlled exposure to hazardous chemicals.

  • Travel is75 90 percent of the time worked.

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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 veteran status.


Required Experience:

Manager


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Kodiak is a leading provider of natural gas contract compression services in the United States, bringing efficiency and reliability to all the major basins.

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