Director, fleet support & engineering

Job Details

Job Location: Estis Management Legal Address (K1) - Kilgore, TX 75691

Responsibilities/Job Duties

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Field Service Engineers and technicians capable of supporting all major basins of operation
• Provide advanced troubleshooting support for complex compression systems (150–700+ HP units, high-pressure gas lift, and custom applications) for operations and customers
• Establish standardized engineering practices for installation, commissioning, and field modifications
• Act as escalation point for critical field failures and customer-impacting issues
• Identify systemic equipment issues based on telemetry data and performance data and implement engineered solutions across the fleet
• Partner with supply chain and operations to standardize components and reduce failure points where appropriate
• Support the sales and commercial teams through customer change requests, equipment modification requests, and application strategy.
• Support root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and corrective action programs
• Own field-level execution of emissions strategy (methane reduction, compliance, and reporting)
• Ensure fleet adherence to federal, state, and local regulations (EPA, state environmental agencies), supporting operations and sales for customer driven emissions requests.
• Support deployment of emissions monitoring technologies and retrofits
• Lead and prioritize field-driven engineering projects (retrofits, redesigns, efficiency improvements)
• Support new product introductions and field validation of emerging technologies
• Work cross-functionally with Surface Equipment teams to transition designs into scalable field solutions
• Support the evaluation and deployment of automation, remote monitoring, and digital diagnostics tools where appropriate
• Manage projects and NPD efforts related to fleet improvements and performance optimization
• Build and lead a structured training program for Field Service Engineers and technicians
• Develop technical training curriculum (compression systems, controls, emissions systems, troubleshooting)
• Establish certification standards and career progression pathways
• Promote a culture of safety, technical rigor, and continuous learning

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience in oil & gas equipment, compression, or rotating equipment
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing field-based technical teams and/or engineers
• Deep expertise in natural gas compression systems (reciprocating compressors, engines, controls)
• Strong understanding of emissions regulations and field compliance requirements
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering and operational initiatives
• Experience with Ariel compressors and gas lift applications

Preferred

• Familiarity with digital monitoring systems (SCADA, IoT, predictive maintenance tools)
• Six Sigma / Lean certification or similar continuous improvement training

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit and/or walk on a hard surface as well as safely bend, stoop, reach, climb steps, and use ladder for long periods of time daily
• Lift up to 40 pounds as needed
• Vision required: 20/40 with or without corrective lenses to accurately read all related distribution documents
• Ability to communicate verbally using a telephone

Working Conditions

• Office environment with controlled temperatures
• Routine overnight travel as needed with occasional extended stays
• Vehicle environment with controlled temperatures
• Travel required as needed (typically 20-30%)