Sr. Manager - Operations

About the role

USA Compression Partners, LP (NYSE: USAC) provides mission-critical natural gas compression services to large upstream and midstream energy companies. An operations-centric, technology-driven employer with 800+ employees in 18 states across the US.

This leadership role reports to the Regional Director of Operations and is responsible for executing USA fleet maintenance philosophies, standards, and plans as well as customer satisfaction. Direct reports include 5–8 Area Service Managers overseeing up to 300,000 HP of natural gas compression equipment. The Senior Manager is accountable for improving performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability through effective processes and strategies. Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage the P&L and accurately prepare and execute expense and capital budgets is critical.

All people managers are expected to lead by example and actively drive four company initiatives:

• People – recruitment, retention, development
• Culture – teamwork, work-life balance, accountability, engaged employees
• Equipment – execution of USA Compression maintenance plan
• Service – lead with service as a true market differentiator

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety adherence and that all service standards are met
• Hire, coach, motivate, manage performance, administer pay increases, disciplinary actions, and dismissals per company policy
• Engage in the business, take ownership, and work cross-functionally with other regional operations teams to set standards, drive consistency, and determine best practices for company-wide communication
• Monitor, manage, and improve efficiency of support services; facilitate coordination and communication between support functions
• Manage hiring, retention, development, and training of the operations team
• Review financial statements and data; utilize financial data to improve profitability
• Prepare and control operational budgets
• Facilitate inventory and plan effective strategies for the company’s financial well-being
• Manage quality and employee productivity
• Manage maintenance of equipment and machinery; provide technical support where needed
• Liaise with top management and assist in developing strategic plans for operational activity
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, industrial technology, engineering, or equivalent related work experience
• Minimum 10 years’ 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 in team-related organizations and adept at conflict management
• Experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management
• Strong business acumen and utilization/management of human capital
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication from the company and supervisor including training, procedures, and instructions
• Must have the ability to legally work in the U.S.

Working Conditions

• Travel required — approximately 25% of time worked
• Periodic lifting in excess of 50 lbs
• Ability to stand and walk on uneven and varied terrain, climb ladders and stairs, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, and crawl as task requires
• Exposure to extremes in temperature and weather conditions depending on assigned location
• Exposure to high noise levels (exceeding 85 dBA)
• Exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and materials
• Ability to read and interpret data; capacity to professionally and effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) with company and outside personnel
• Team is geographically dispersed
• Work environments vary: indoor compressor stations, outdoor sites exposed to weather, and hazardous locations
• Strong emphasis on safety while working with heavy equipment and machinery

Schedule

Full-time salary position with approximately 25% travel.