Area Manager Jobs

At K&R Operating our employees are what makes the difference. As our industry changes one thing remains constant, great people make a great company, our success is due to the great people that work here. K&R Operating is staffed with certified, professional, and experienced full-service personnel capable of handling all equipment needs. Our technicians specialize in all makes and models of engines and compressors. Join us and be a part of the new standard!

Summary: This is a full-time Area Manager position based out of our Louisiana Service Area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure Field Technicians are completing daily tasks including all necessary reports
• Enforcing K&R policies and procedures.
• Always present a professional image when representing K&R
• Ensure invoicing is complete and accurately list parts and labor details
• Provide specific guidance and leadership to Lead and Field Technicians working on a variety of jobs
• Fully implements and actively promotes K&R Health, Safety & Environmental standards and policies to promote a safety culture.
• Plans and communicates job scope and expectations to direct reports.
• Communicate with customers and K&R team issues affecting timelines and overall scope of jobs
• Meet financial objectives and goals, ensuring performance and completion of all service jobs.
• Recruiting personnel to meet growth objectives
• Supply technical support for warranty repairs, developing and implementing new approaches and techniques.
• Make recommendations for salary increases and promotions, as well as counseling and disciplining employees.
• Continually hone and develop skills in line with technological advances in the industry
• Provide onsite leadership performing skilled tasks including all levels of maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on a wide variety of natural gas engines and compressors
• Able to work in a team environment as a contributing team member and capable of working alone when required
• Troubleshoot and diagnose all levels of compressor system failures and optimize compression equipment performance
• Cultivate and develop good customer relationships

Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in compressor and engine maintenance.
• Able to work in a fast-paced general environment with a high degree of time management
• Advanced troubleshooting skills for general electronic and mechanical control problems.
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Should have proficient computer skills in MS Excel, Word and be capable of utilizing the computer as an appropriate diagnostic tool.
• Operate and provide training to Field Technicians on all types of diagnostic tools
• Possess intermediate knowledge of surface production equipment.
• Required to pass all drug-related and background testing.
• Possess exemplary leadership skills to guide employees in the field
• Willing to travel for short and extended periods of time.
• Attend training and leadership classes and/or seminars as required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Industry experience of ten or more years related experience is required
• A college degree is not required but is appreciated in consideration
• Training or an equivalent combination of a degree and experience is optional
• Extensive knowledge of the different makes and models of natural gas engines and compressors as well as process equipment
• High School Diploma or GED is required

Language Skills

• Required to read, write, type, and speak fluently in English

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to maintain an acceptable driving record
• Factory-certified training relating to the natural gas compression industry
• Management and leadership training

Physical Demands

• Work reasonable lengths of time in hot and cold environments
• Spend long periods of time standing

FREE medical and vision coverage for all K&R employees, industry-leading medical coverage for dependents, 401k with company match, dental coverage, short-term and long-term disability, and MORE