District Service Manager jobs

Lead the team that keeps critical compression equipment running. We're looking for an experienced Service Manager who can support customers, mentor technicians, and drive operational excellence across Northern Alberta and BC. Reporting to the VP of Production & Service, the Service Manager will be responsible for the overall performance of the Northern Service Division, including operations, personnel, customer relationships, safety, and profitability.

What You’ll Be Doing – and Why It Matters:

• Lead and support Lead Technicians, Startup & Commissioning personnel, Service Sales, and Shop personnel
• Manage daily service operations, and technician utilization
• Develop strong relationships with customers
• Support business development efforts and identify opportunities to grow service revenue & build long term Customer relationships through collaborative partnership
• Recruit, mentor, and retain top technical talent
• Work closely with inside Sales, Projects, Production, and Parts teams to ensure seamless customer support
• Support warranty administration and product support activities
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Monitor operational and financial performance including utilization, margins, invoicing, and service KPIs
• Maintain a strong safety culture with a Target Zero commitment

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in natural gas compression, including field service, operations, maintenance, supervisory, or service leadership roles.
• Experience working with major engine and compression platforms and all industry-standard equipment, and Strong Technical Knowledge.
• Demonstrated success leading field service teams, building customer relationships, managing budgets, and delivering operational and financial results.
• Experience supporting equipment reliability programs, compressor optimization initiatives, emissions reduction strategies, and preventative maintenance programs.
• A hands-on leader who can effectively balance technician support, customer expectations, business objectives, and day-to-day operational demands.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Growth & Development at NEXT

At Next Compression we're committed to your professional development and believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential. We foster a culture that encourages:

Autonomy and Decision-Making: You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work and make meaningful decisions that impact your responsibilities.

Open Communication and Collaboration: Your ideas and perspectives are valued, and you'll be encouraged to share your input and collaborate with colleagues across the organization.

Continuous Learning: We support your professional growth through on-the-job learning, exposure to new challenges, and opportunities to develop your skills.

We Are What’s NEXT:

NEXT Compression continues to bring necessary change and strength to the global natural gas compression market. We promote values that put us in front of conflicts, and we advocate for our customers, our supply chain partners, and our own team. We are committed to understanding our customers’ needs and providing solutions. We are not perfect, but we are hungry for more and committed to succeeding the right way. We design and package natural gas compression equipment, but we are not status quo, and we are not scared of what’s next. We are what’s NEXT.

If you're a proven service leader who thrives on developing people, building customer relationships, and driving operational excellence, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape what's NEXT.

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Application question(s):

• Do you carry a Journeyman Red Seal Mechanic Certification?
• Do you have experience managing technician schedules, utilization, performance, and safety compliance across multiple customer sites?

Experience:

• in natural gas compression: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person