Applied Technology Director
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Real, human-written information before I let AI take over:

We operate out of a small building in Midtown Memphis. We've been in the oil and gas business for a few years. This year we have hired 70 people since September 1. We're up to 170 employees across the country and we will be at 200 by January 31st. It's time to scale up our staff with department heads, and that's what we've been doing the last few months.

This is a newly-created position. We have fantastic staff and a great start, but it's time to bring in some strategic horsepower.

I am posting without compensation ranges because we want the right person for this job. This is a great step up from a manager to director and department head role. I want a few years of people management experience, a few more years in the implementation trenches 10 years of total experience would be great.

Are you worried with a department of 2 that you'll be resetting passwords and configuring printers all day? There's only one printer and seven work stations in the building, but we are a small company where the best person for the task is the one who gets the task....so yes, you may occaisionally reset a password if your staff is out of the office. In return, you'll get a talented and motivated staff hungry for a mentor and leader who can code and lead.

You're the head of IT too, but this is role is much more focused on building and implementing things than managing vendors, budgets, and security.

Does automation and AI get your propeller spinning? You're our person. Still love to code as much as you love talking strategy? You're our person. Do you want to sit back and wait for something to break? This isn't the role for you.

The environment is jeans and polo shirts casual. There is no private equity influence here and we intend to keep it that way. We value work-life balance and a flexible work schedule, but by default we work from the office M-F 8-5. We offer free health, dental, and vision plans (employee only) as well as more robust plans for you and your dependents.

We are flexible but prefer face to face collaboration so this is an in-office position.

That's everything you really want to know. Here's what AI says about the job:

Position Summary

We are seeking a leader and mentor for the newly created role of Applied Technology Director in our midstream and downstream oil and gas operations. This player-coach position requires both hands-on involvement in day-to-day operations and strategic leadership to drive the adoption of innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and compliance.

As the department leader, you will manage a small team of one employee and one contractor, centralize technology efforts, and oversee all IT initiatives to align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a player-coach, taking a hands-on role in implementing and managing technology while mentoring and developing your team of two.
• Evaluate, implement, and manage technologies to optimize midstream and downstream operations.
• Oversee and manage all IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational needs.
• Perform hands-on work, including system setup, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
• Analyze operational data to improve workflows, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless technology adoption and integration.
• Lead projects to test and deploy new tools, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards using monitoring systems.
• Develop and manage budgets for technology projects while monitoring ROI.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technology management, with a focus on midstream/downstream oil and gas operations.
• Strong understanding of process optimization, data analytics, and operational technologies.
• Hands-on experience with systems and tools used in operational and IT environments.
• Preferred experience with NetSuite and other ERP systems.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and develop staff.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with industry compliance and safety standards.

Why This Role?

• This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a newly created department while remaining actively involved in hands-on tasks. You'll shape the company's technological direction, manage critical IT and operational initiatives, and mentor a capable team—all in a fast-growing, innovative environment.

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