Director of Instrumentation & Electrical

Job Summary

The Director of Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) provides executive-level leadership, strategic direction, and technical oversight for all I&E operations across Strike’s facilities, compression, and midstream infrastructure projects. This role is accountable for the business unit’s financial health, operational excellence, safety performance, and long-term growth strategy. The Director is both a business and technical leader—capable of managing P&L, developing emerging leaders, driving new service lines, and ensuring best-in-class execution in automation, controls, and electrical systems within complex oil and gas environments.

- Develop and implement long-term strategic plans for Strike’s I&E division, aligning with corporate objectives and operational growth targets.

- Oversee multiple I&E project portfolios across regions—ensuring alignment of safety, quality, and productivity goals.

- Lead annual and quarterly business reviews, forecasting, and margin performance analysis in collaboration with executive leadership.

Technical & Engineering Oversight

- Provide high-level technical guidance for I&E design, installation, and commissioning of electrical systems for compression stations, facilities, and field automation.

- Approve and oversee complex system designs (e.g., SCADA integration, PLC programming architecture, instrumentation selection, and power distribution).

- Evaluate and approve control and electrical engineering standards, ensuring consistency across all projects.

- Serve as technical authority for compliance with NEC, NFPA, and OSHA standards, including hazardous area classification and instrumentation safety systems (SIS).

Business Development & Client Management

- Partner with Business Development to expand Strike’s presence in the facilities, midstream, and compression markets by identifying and securing strategic contracts.

- Support preconstruction teams with technical expertise in estimating, proposals, and bid strategies.

- Build and sustain relationships with key clients, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business through performance excellence and technical credibility.

Talent & Organizational Development

- Build and scale a high-performing I&E organization—mentoring managers, project engineers, and field supervisors.

- Oversee workforce planning, training, and succession development to sustain technical expertise across the business unit.

- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Safety, Compliance, And Quality

- Enforce company safety standards and regulatory compliance across all projects and field operations.

- Oversee implementation of advanced electrical testing, commissioning, and QA/QC practices.

- Promote a proactive approach to incident prevention, emphasizing process safety and risk management.

Market & Technical Expertise

- Deep understanding of I&E applications within midstream infrastructure: compressor stations, pump stations, metering facilities, and production facilities.

- Experience integrating power and control systems for mechanical equipment including MCCs, switchgear, transformers, and VFDs.

- Skilled in interpreting and developing P&IDs, loop diagrams, and control narratives for facility automation.

- Knowledge of emerging technologies in industrial controls, cybersecurity in SCADA systems, and IoT-based condition monitoring.

Key Success Metrics

- Achievement of annual divisional margin and revenue targets.

- Improvement of TRIR/LTI rates across I&E projects.

- Employee retention and promotion rate within the I&E group.

- Client satisfaction and repeat contract metrics.