Hybrid SHOP MANAGER bei K&R Operating

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 who 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 Shop Manager position based out of Carencro, Louisiana. Rotation is not available for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide specific guidance and leadership to Technicians working on a variety of jobs
• Ensure Technicians are completing daily tasks including all necessary reports
• Provide onsite leadership performing skilled tasks including all levels of maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on a wide variety of natural gas engines and compressors
• Ability to Troubleshoot and diagnose all levels of compressor system failures and optimize compression equipment performance
• Manage each project to ensure that materials are sourced and scopes are managed and communicated.
• Be the contact for our contact for our customers related to Scope, Change Order approvals, and invoicing
• After ea. Job, review the cost to ensure it is accurate/complete before closing and ultimately invoicing
• Ensure that you and your technicians comply with all company and customer policies and procedures
• Complete appropriate paperwork as directed
• Continually hone and develop skills in line with technological advances in the industry
• Able to work in a team environment as a contributing team member and capable of working alone when required
• Present a professional image

Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in compressor and engine maintenance
• Possess basic knowledge of surface production equipment
• Advanced troubleshooting skills for general electronic and mechanical control problems
• Possess the necessary skills to lead and train employees in the shop 
• Operate and provide training to Shop Technicians on all types of diagnostic tools and have a full set of hand tools as defined by company standards
• Willing to travel for short periods, for customer meetings
• Willing to work long hours and weekends as word load requires
• Required to pass all drug-related and background testing
• Good customer-relation skills
• Attend training and leadership classes and/or seminars as required
• Should have intermediate computer skills and be capable of utilizing the computer as an appropriate diagnostic tool

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Formal vocational training preferred
• Five years of engine and compressor maintenance experience
• Emissions controls, Control Panel, and I&E experience
• Advanced Caterpillar and Waukesha engine experience
• Advanced Ariel, GE, and other gas compressor experience

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable record
• Any industry-specific training is a plus

Physical Demands:

• Often required to lift heavy objects
• Spend long periods standing
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

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