Manager - Product Support

About the role

USA Compression Partners, LP (NYSE: USAC) provides mission-critical natural gas compression services to large upstream and midstream energy companies. The company is operations‑centric and technology‑driven, with over 800 employees across 18 states. The Product Support Manager reports to the Director of Engineering and is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and executing activities related to first‑time start‑up on new fleet equipment, as well as commissioning and warranty services for manufactured‑sold equipment. The role requires interfacing with internal teams from Fleet & Engineering, Commercial & Operations, Manufacturing, and Aftermarket Service, as well as external customer representatives, service vendors, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and execute 1st time start-up activities for new USA Compression fleet equipment.
• In conjunction with the Fleet Technical Services Manager, coordinate Compression Specialist personnel to perform on‑site supervision for all 1st time start‑up activities.
• Manage the scope, schedule, and budget for all 1st time start‑up activities.
• Complete and submit all OEM commissioning & warranty documentation.
• Perform all ERP system process steps as required for 1st time start‑up.
• Coordinate, schedule, and execute commissioning & warranty activities or services for new USA Compression manufactured sold equipment.
• Work with the Manufacturing Commercial team to provide technical guidance for commissioning services proposal generation.
• In conjunction with the Fleet Technical Services Manager, coordinate Compression Specialist personnel to perform on‑site supervision for all commissioning & warranty activities or services.
• Manage the scope, schedule, and budget for all commissioning & warranty activities or services.
• Work with the USA Compression Manufacturing Quality Assurance and Engineering teams for corrective action and product improvement implementation.
• Complete and submit all USA Compression Manufacturing quality assurance documentation for processing warranty claim submissions.
• Perform all ERP system process steps as required for commissioning & warranty activities or services.
• Ensure projects are efficiently organized and seamlessly executed from start to finish.
• Review and approve all purchases for project travel, material, and labor related expenses.
• Oversee development and goal setting for the team.
• Develop and maintain internal and external customer relationships.
• Ensure projects are efficiently organized in order to minimize travel and response time.
• Assist in the coordination of and provide technical support to Operations, Engineering, Sales/Marketing and Manufacturing personnel.
• Review forecast and manage scope, schedule, and budget providing reports in various formats.
• Provide support or lead miscellaneous projects to achieve company goals as required.
• Manages subordinates in performing their job duties in a safe and efficient manner providing mentoring and development as needed.
• Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Encourage, develop, and ensure a safe work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (preferable), technical, or trade school certification, or 8 years minimum experience in related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft’s suite of applications particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience working in SAP is preferred.
• Customer service oriented.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Strong clerical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Applicant must have the ability to legally work in the U.S.
• Proven customer service skills, industry‑specific product/services knowledge, and ability to deal with customers tactfully and efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a consistent and positive customer service image, frequently under difficult conditions.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize, and coordinate workload.
• Proven hands‑on leadership experience, providing a highly motivated and passionate work/leadership style, with team building experience; able to motivate and empower others and identify the best people for the job.

Working Conditions

• Ability to perform in a high