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, Engineering role 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 integration of safety, reliability, operability, constructability, and configuration management principles into all products, designs, and processes.
Define and lead the strategic direction for the engineering team, aligning objectives with company goals and project requirements.
Develop, implement, and maintain engineering 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.
Provide advanced 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 timelines, monitor progress, 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 of new programs and processes.
Uphold and champion engineering principles, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and company codes of conduct.
Proactively explore and implement solutions to reduce fleet emissions, comply with new regulations, and achieve ESG targets.
Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent to strengthen the team.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering required
Work Experience
10+ years of natural gas compression industry experience preferred
Proven track record leading 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 and maintain a dynamic, positive organizational culture.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proficiency in Ariel Performance Program
Physical Demands
Must be able to lift up to 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 be required to sit for long periods of 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- 10+ years of natural gas compression industry experience
- Proven track record leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team
- 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)
- Proficiency in Ariel Performance Program
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to prioritize competing tasks and strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective communicator across all levels of management
- Ability to grow and maintain a dynamic, positive organizational culture
- Ability to travel to/from site locations (site travel required)
- Must be available and able to work at any time / be on call
- Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions and perform physical tasks (lift up to 50 lbs, bend, climb, walk)
What We Do
Kodiak is the largest privately owned contract compression company in the United States. We currently operate in all of the major basins in the United Stateswith over 2.6 million in revenue-generating horsepower. Kodiak’s business model is built on compression and service contracts with fixed monthly fees and no volume-dependent components, creating predictable and recurring revenues. Kodiak’s mission is to provide best-in-class contract compression services to the upstream and midstream segments of the oil and gas market. Backed by an industry-leading 98% mechanical availability guarantee, Kodiak’s 24/7 access to technical and mechanical support has helped it create a unique and unparalleled offering, leading to strong, long-term relationships with its customers.
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