Director of Operations

Position SummaryThe Operations Director is accountable for the safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operation of StarTex Field Services’ East and West regions. The Director leads through two Operations Managers and their teams, setting clear expectations for execution, communication, and performance while fostering accountability, asset ownership, early issue identification, and timely resolution.Essential Functions:Lead overall field performance across the East and West regions, including safety, reliability, compliance, asset integrity, maintenance, system availability, and operating cost.Establish consistent expectations for operating practices, planning, reporting, handovers, maintenance coordination, issue escalation, and follow-through.Define responsibilities and decision authority across Operations Managers, Area Leads, and Operators. Hold Operations Managers accountable for results, personnel performance, and team development.Oversee safe and reliable operation of gathering pipelines, compressor stations, measurement facilities, dehydration and treating equipment, liquids handling systems, and associated infrastructure.Ensure effective maintenance, mechanical and pipeline integrity, corrosion control, inspections, leak detection, damage prevention, outage planning, and emergency preparedness.Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, process safety, DOT/PHMSA, EPA, Texas Railroad Commission, TCEQ, and other regulatory requirements, permits, and Company policies.Ensure operating conditions, equipment deficiencies, staffing concerns, capacity constraints, and emerging risks are identified and communicated early. Assign ownership and timelines for significant issues and ensure corrective actions are completed.Establish and review KPIs covering safety, compliance, downtime, reliability, throughput, compression efficiency, fuel usage, gas losses, maintenance, and operating expense. Use results to address performance gaps and improve efficiency.Oversee operational performance related to system pressures, gas flow and quality, measurement accuracy, meter testing, allocations, emissions, and resolution of volume or gas-quality discrepancies.Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Integrity, Measurement, Gas Control, Commercial, HSE, and other functions to align maintenance, project commissioning, capacity, outages, and customer requirements.Develop and manage operating budgets, monitor variances, control labor and contractor costs, and support capital planning, project execution, and operational readiness.Provide timely updates to executive leadership on significant events, material risks, operating constraints, financial performance, and decisions requiring leadership involvement.Maintain regular field presence to assess asset conditions, engage personnel, and verify Company standards. Develop Operations Managers who effectively lead their teams, address performance issues, and strengthen technical and leadership capabilities.Establish contractor expectations and oversee safety, performance, qualifications, costs, and compliance.Support asset evaluations, acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, and operational due diligence. Maintain effective relationships with producers, customers, vendors, regulators, emergency responders, and other stakeholders.Perform other duties and special projects as assigned..Education & Practical ExperienceTen or more years of progressively responsible natural gas gathering, compression, pipeline, or midstream operations experience, including at least five years in a multi-site leadership role.Demonstrated experience managing field operations, compressor stations, employees, contractors, operating budgets, maintenance programs, and operational performance.Experience overseeing multiple regions and coordinating with Engineering, Construction, Integrity, and Commercial teams.Strong understanding of gas gathering system hydraulics, reciprocating and centrifugal compression, measurement, dehydration, treating, liquids handling, automation, and pipeline operations.Working knowledge of applicable pipeline safety, environmental, air quality, process safety, damage prevention, and operator qualification requirements.Strong understanding of operational safety, integrity management, corrosion control, risk management, emergency response, and incident investigation.Ability to analyze operational and financial information, establish priorities, manage change, and make sound decisions under time-sensitive conditions.Proficiency with standard business technology and operational systems, such as computerized maintenance management, supervisory control and data acquisition, gas measurement, and operational reporting platforms.Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.Skills & CompetenciesOperational and strategic leadershipSafety and environmental stewardshipFinancial and commercial acumenReliability and continuous improvementJudgment and decision-makingTeam development and accountabilityCommunication and stakeholder managementPlanning, organization, and executionReporting StructureReports to: Chief Operating OfficerDirect reports: Operations Manager – East Region; Operations Manager – West RegionIndirect reports: Four Area Leads and eight Operators.The Director owns overall field operations performance; Operations Managers manage their regions day to day, and Area Leads and Operators execute work to Company standards.Physical Conditions/Work EnvironmentThis office- and field-based position requires regular travel between operating regions and facilities, availability for significant issues outside normal business hours, and the ability to perform essential functions with reasonable accommodation as applicable.This description summarizes the position’s primary responsibilities and qualifications but is not exhaustive. Duties and requirements may change with the needs of StarTex Field Services.