Manager- Fleet Quality

Quality Control Manager - Fleet

USA Compression Partners, LP, (NYSE: USAC) provides mission-critical natural gas compression services to large upstream and midstream energy companies. We are an operations-centric, technology-driven employer with 800+ employees in 18 states across the country. We owe our success to the quality of our employees, our strong commitment to safety, and our superior service to customers.

Key Business Objectives:

The Quality Control Manager - Fleet position will be overseeing and ensuring USAC Standards are applied to internal and external make ready activity with attention to internal engine rebuild projects. This position will manage a small team of quality specialists stationed across the Fleet regions. The duties of this position and the team include unit research as to the condition of the equipment, communication with Project Manager for make ready scope descriptions and levels, providing details to the make ready shop and Project Manager regarding Quality Control specifics if applicable, and cost analysis of any changes caused by Quality Control inspection. This position provides support to the Operations team to enable them to better serve our customers. With minimal supervision, this position will maintain customer relationships both internally and externally. This position is both hands on as well as managerial. All USA Compression employees are responsible for maintaining a safe and professional work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with Make Ready and Engineering to provide comments and feedback on modifications needed to align with USAC Make Ready Standards and its associated costs.
• Assist with unit evaluation and scope detail on fleet make ready projects to prepare the unit(s) for new contract sets.
• Work with internal groups and third-party shops to ensure thorough understanding of make ready scope and Quality Control is adhered to.
• From time-to-time travel to operating areas and third-party shops to ensure QC.
• Proofread drawings and red lines and return to Engineering for changes.
• Engage in project work for the company and customers in a team-oriented environment.
• Assist with increasing productivity across Make Ready and Engine Rebuild processes.
• Assist in the writing of company make-ready standards.
• Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Full-time salary position.

Skills/Capabilities and Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 8 years' work experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably direct experience in natural gas.
• Understand industry codes and standards (ASME, API, ISO, EPA, etc.)
• Strong computer skills in using the Microsoft Office Suite in addition to OEM sizing and performance programs.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication from the company and supervisor including training, procedures, instructions, etc.
• Applicant must have the ability to legally work in the U.S.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to perform in a high-stress environment.
• The employee spends most of the time sitting or standing in a comfortable position with ample opportunity to move about.
• The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to read and interpret data as well as having the capacity to professionally and effectively communicate (verbally and written) with both company and outside personnel.
• Exposure to noise levels in excess of 85dBA, potentially hazardous chemicals and materials, and extreme weather conditions.
• Travel is required and is expected to be approximately 25% of the time worked.
• Working conditions in natural gas compression vary from one job site to another. Some job sites are indoors in compressor stations while other sites are outside, exposed to a variety of weather conditions. The work environment may be in hazardous locations.
• There is a strong emphasis on safety while working with heavy equipment and machinery.