Engineering Director, Compression
The Woodlands, TX - USA
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 Director Engineeringrole is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the compression engineering team facility design initiatives and aftermarket support. Reporting to the Vice President Fleet and Engineering this role emphasizes proactive collaboration and engagement with both customers and internal stakeholders to adapt to evolving demands and deliver exceptional solutions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure the integrationof safety reliability operability constructability and configuration management principles into all products designs and processes.
Define and lead the strategic direction for the engineering team aligningobjectiveswith company goals and project requirements.
Develop implement andmaintainengineering standards procedures and best practices.
Create detailed scopes and engineering plans for various projects ensuring alignment with goals and resources.
Ensure all applications adhere to applicable regulations standards and codes.
Oversee and review design deliverables for quality accuracy and compliance including work by internal and external teams.
Provideadvanced technical guidance and resolve complex engineering challenges effectively.
Partner with project managers operational teams and stakeholders to deliver necessary engineering support.
Analyze and estimate costs related to fleet projects facilities and AMS.
Develop project timelinesmonitorprogress and generate comprehensive reports.
Collaborate with vendors and external contractors to ensure the quality and reliability of products and services.
Implement and promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency and overall performance.
Lead the training development and upskilling of the engineering team to foster growth and innovation.
Support and drive change management initiatives including the rollout ofnew programsand processes.
Uphold and champion engineering principles ensuring compliance with ethical standards and company codes of conduct.
Proactively explore and implement solutions to reduce fleet emissionscomply withnew regulations and achieve ESG targets.
Recruit onboard andretaintop engineering talent to strengthen the team.
Education& Certifications
Bachelors degree inengineering
Work Experience
10 years ofnatural gas compressionindustry experiencepreferred
Proventrack recordleading a multi-disciplinary engineering team
Skills & Abilities
Knowledge and understanding of industry codes and standards
Knowledge of construction procedures and equipment
Knowledge and understanding of equipment sizing
Knowledge and understanding of Process Simulation (Promax or similar)
Ability to prioritize competing tasks
Effective communicator across all levels of management
Strong organizational problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to grow andmaintaina dynamic positive organizational culture.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Word Excel PowerPoint)
Proficiencyin Ariel Performance Program
Physical Demands
Must be able tolift upto 50 lbs.
Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions
Must be available and able to work at any time / be on call
Must be able to bend climb and walk on all types of surfaces
May beto sit forlong periodsof time
Ability to travel to/from site locations
Must be able to work under pressure and occasional long or irregular hours
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:
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About Company
Kodiak is a leading provider of natural gas contract compression services in the United States, bringing efficiency and reliability to all the major basins.