Director of Operations

About the role

USA Compression Partners, LP, provides mission-critical natural gas compression services to large upstream and midstream energy companies. The Director of Operations is a Senior Leadership role within USA Compression reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, responsible for the execution of USA fleet maintenance philosophies, standards, and plans as well as customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safety adherence and ensuring all service standards are met
• Responsible for hiring, coaching, motivating, performance management, pay increases, disciplinary actions and dismissals following the company policy and procedures
• Engage in the business, take ownership for the function, and work cross-functionally with other regional operations teams to set standards, drive consistency and determine best practices to be communicated across the company
• Monitor, manage and improve the efficiency of support services and facilitate the coordination and communication between support functions
• Responsible for hiring, retention, development and training of the operations team
• Review financial statements and data, and utilize financial data to improve profitability
• Prepare and control operation budgets, and facilitate inventory and plan effective strategies for the financial well-being of the company
• Manage quality and employee productivity, maintenance of equipment and machinery, and provide technical support where needed
• Liaison with top management and assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (business, industrial technology, engineering) or equivalent related work experience
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in the natural gas compression industry
• Must possess strong influence and teaming skills, extensive knowledge of natural gas compression equipment and processes, and strong organizational skills
• Must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment, and have proficiency in MS Office applications
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, strong communication skills written and verbal, and experience in team-related organizations and adept at conflict management
• Experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management, strong business acumen and utilization and management of human capital

Working Conditions

Travel is required and is expected to be approximately 25% of the time worked. The position requires working in varying conditions, including exposure to extremes in temperature and weather, high noise levels, and potentially hazardous chemicals and materials. The ability to read and interpret data, and to professionally and effectively communicate with both company and outside personnel is required.