Sr. Manager - Operations

Energy Transfer•Carlsbad, NM

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About The Position

This is a leadership role at USA Compression Partners, LP, reporting to and assisting the Regional Director of Operations. The Senior Manager is responsible for executing the company’s fleet maintenance philosophies, standards, and plans while maintaining customer satisfaction. The role has 5–8 Area Service Managers as direct reports and responsibility for up to 300,000 HP of natural gas compression equipment. It is accountable for improving performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability through effective processes and strategies, and requires financial acumen to manage the P&L and prepare and execute expense and capital budgets. People managers are expected to lead by example and advance the company’s initiatives in people (recruitment, retention, and development), culture (teamwork, work-life balance, accountability, and employee engagement), equipment (execution of the maintenance plan), and service (making service a market differentiator). This is a full-time salary position. Travel is expected to be approximately 25% of working time. The job involves varied work sites, including indoor compressor stations and outdoor locations with changing weather; some locations may be hazardous. The position includes physical demands and exposure to heavy equipment, machinery, high noise levels, and potentially hazardous chemicals and materials, with a strong emphasis on safety.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, industrial technology, or engineering, or equivalent related work experience.
At least 10 years of experience in the natural gas compression industry.
Extensive knowledge of natural gas compression equipment and processes.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working in team-oriented organizations and skill in conflict management.
Experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management.
Strong business acumen and ability to utilize and manage human capital.
Ability to understand written and verbal communications from the company and supervisor, including training, procedures, and instructions.
Ability to legally work in the United States.
Ability to travel approximately 25% of working time.
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds periodically.
Ability to stand and walk on uneven and varied terrain and to climb ladders and stairs, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, and crawl as task requirements dictate.
Ability to read and interpret data and communicate professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing, with company and outside personnel.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety adherence and that all service standards are met.
Hire, coach, motivate, and manage employee performance, including pay increases, disciplinary actions, and dismissals in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Take ownership of the function and work cross-functionally with regional operations teams to set standards, drive consistency, and identify and communicate best practices across the company.
Monitor, manage, and improve the efficiency of support services and facilitate coordination and communication between support functions.
Hire, retain, develop, and train the operations team.
Review financial statements and data and use financial information to improve profitability.
Prepare and control operating budgets.
Facilitate inventory management and plan strategies to support the company’s financial well-being.
Manage quality and employee productivity.
Manage maintenance of equipment and machinery and provide technical support where needed.
Liaise with top management and assist in developing strategic plans for operational activity.
Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.