The TRC Production Optimization Operations Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations and supporting the long-term growth of the Production Optimization organization.

This role oversees the scheduling, development, and performance of Artificial Lift Technicians; ensures compliance with TRC and client safety and operational requirements; supports the implementation of client production enhancement initiatives; manages weekly and monthly operational and financial closeout activities; and oversees the Midland, Texas, hub of the TRC Production Optimization business.

The ideal candidate combines strong operations leadership with extensive oilfield production and artificial lift experience, technical troubleshooting capabilities, and client-facing experience.

This individual will drive continuous improvement across TRC's field and technical services offering, including:

• Echometer technologies, including fluid-level testing, dynamometer analysis, gas lift dual-shot testing, and RRC/MIT testing

• HydraLift sucker rod pump respacing tools

• Load cell replacement

• Rod rotator repair, replacement, and installation

• Production automation installations, including Pump-Off Controllers (POCs) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) on reciprocating rod-pumped wells

• Additional production optimization technologies and services introduced across the organization

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to help build and expand a growing Production Optimization organization with direct influence on operational execution, technical strategy, client relationships, employee development, and future technology initiatives

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Production Optimization Management Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

• Lead day-to-day operations of the TRC Production Optimization organization and Midland operating hub.

• Manage the scheduling, utilization, and performance of Artificial Lift Technicians.

• Support the hiring, onboarding, training, and development of technicians as the Production Optimization business expands into additional operating areas.

• Develop and implement standardized operating procedures, optimization workflows, and field-service best practices.

• Build scalable operational processes to support continued business growth.

• Coordinate field activities to ensure client commitments are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Technical Leadership & Training

• Lead the technical development and continuous training of TRC Production Optimization Artificial Lift Technicians.

• Provide technical guidance for Echometer equipment, software, diagnostics, and field applications.

• Support fluid-level testing, interpretation, and troubleshooting.

• Support dynamometer data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation.

• Support gas lift performance analysis utilizing the Echometer Dual Shot process.

• Analyze production and operational data to identify production enhancement and performance improvement opportunities.

• Support production optimization, failure analysis, and operational troubleshooting efforts.

• Assist in the development and implementation of next-generation monitoring, automation, and production optimization technologies.

Technology Implementation

• Manage the rollout, field implementation, and operational integration of new Production Optimization technologies.

• Support automation initiatives, including POC and VFD installations and related production optimization technologies.

• Manage the implementation of Lift-Rite Technologies and other future TRC Production Optimization products and services.

• Ensure technicians receive appropriate training and documentation before new technologies are deployed in the field.

Equipment, Fleet & Asset Management

• Manage the TRC Production Optimization vehicle fleet and ensure compliance with TRC, state, client, and regulatory vehicle requirements.

• Manage inspection, calibration, documentation, maintenance, and readiness of Echometer equipment, HydraLift tools, and other Production Optimization assets.

• Maintain appropriate equipment records and ensure field tools remain operational and available to support client requirements.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all TRC and client health, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

• Maintain compliance with applicable client contractor-management systems and requirements, including ISNetworld.

• Ensure technicians maintain required safety certifications and training, including H2S training, gas-monitor requirements, and applicable client-specific programs.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure field activities are performed in accordance with TRC policies and client expectations.

Financial & Administrative Management

• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly operational and financial closeout activities.

• Ensure field tickets, service documentation, billing information, and supporting records are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.

• Support client setup, credit approval, and billing processes.

• Coordinate supplier setup and credit requirements for approved third-party vendors and suppliers.

• Provide regular operational and financial reporting to Production Optimization leadership.

Client & Business Support

• Support implementation of production enhancement initiatives developed in partnership with TRC clients.

• Participate in client operational reviews, troubleshooting discussions, and optimization meetings as required.

• Work collaboratively across TRC operations, engineering, sales, product lines, and executive leadership.

• Help identify opportunities to expand TRC Production Optimization products and services within existing and prospective client operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of oil and gas industry experience, preferably in artificial lift, production operations, or production optimization.

• Previous experience with an oil and gas operator, major oilfield service company, or established artificial lift organization.

• Demonstrated experience building, managing, or leading oilfield service operations.

• Experience managing field personnel, operational workflows, equipment, and client-facing initiatives.

• Strong background in production optimization, failure analysis, diagnostics, and operational troubleshooting.

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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Position Characteristics

The successful candidate will be:

• Hands-on and solutions-oriented

• A strong operational leader with a practical field mindset

• Analytical and skilled in troubleshooting

• Comfortable working in both office and field environments

• Customer-focused with strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Driven by operational performance, safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

• Capable of balancing technical depth with practical field execution

• Effective at building scalable teams, systems, and operational processes

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization

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Why Join the TRC Production Optimization Team

• Help build and lead a growing Production Optimization organization.

• Directly influence operational strategy, optimization methodologies, and customer solutions.

• Work with advanced artificial lift, diagnostic, automation, and production optimization technologies.

• Serve in a highly visible role interacting with operations, engineering, sales, product-line leadership, clients, and executive management.

• Help build scalable operational systems and long-term production reliability programs.

• Participate in the continued development and commercialization of new Production Optimization technologies and services.

Work Environment

The position includes office, field, and customer-site activities during normal and extended business hours as operational requirements dictate.

Travel may include operating fields, customer offices, workshops, training locations, and operational review meetings. Regular exposure to active oilfield operations, production equipment, and field environments is expected.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary

• Performance-based bonus opportunity

• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) and retirement benefits

• Paid time off and company holidays

• Professional development and technical training opportunities

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