Job Description

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Quest ( www.questenergygroup.com), HQ in Houston, TX is a leader in Executive Search and Talent Acquisition supporting the Industrial and Energy Services sectors.

Director of US Operations (Pressure Testing Equipment)

Location: Houston, Texas (On-site, yard/field-based operations) Reporting To: Executive Leadership Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are representing a premier international pressure testing equipment hire company currently establishing its first US operations hub in Houston, TexasThis is a senior, foundational hire—the Director of US Operations will be the first leader on the ground and will be instrumental in building and scaling the business in the region

This role is a combined senior leadership and operational management position responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable establishment and execution of all US operationsThis individual will own the full operational lifecycle, from standing up the Houston base and mobilizing the equipment fleet to managing daily field operations and staff

Critical Candidate Requirements

• Pressure Testing Expertise: Must be a recognized subject matter expert in oil and gas pressure testing operations

• Houston Market Knowledge: Deep knowledge of the local pressure testing market, including operators, service requirements, and the regulatory landscape

• Network & Relationships: Ideally possesses established client relationships within the Houston/Gulf Coast pressure testing sector that can be leveraged from day one

• Asset Management: Demonstrable experience managing pressure testing equipment assets, including certification, maintenance, and utilization

• Senior Leadership: Prior experience in a senior operational or general management role within oil and gas services or equipment hire

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Asset Management: Design and implement operational systems and procedures for the US business while ensuring the availability and maintenance of all rental assets

• HSE & Compliance: Own full responsibility for HSE performance, regulatory compliance, and maintaining a safety-first culture across all US personnel

• Team Leadership: Lead, manage, and develop the US operations personnel, building and scaling the team as the business grows

• Commercial Strategy: Leverage existing relationships to generate early revenue and collaborate with business development to ensure technical feasibility for client proposals

• Performance Accountability: Manage operational expenditure within budgets and maximize revenue-generating deployment of the equipment fleet

Required Experience & Skills

• Significant experience in oil and gas pressure testing, ideally in a senior technical capacity

• Proven background managing daily base/yard operations, including equipment, staff, and logistics

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with clients and internal stakeholders

• Commercially astute with the ability to bridge operational and business development functions

The ideal candidate is a seasoned oil and gas operations professional who has built their career in pressure testingThey must be a credible, hands-on leader capable of both running tight operations and opening doors commercially to establish a strong US presence