JH Operating Company, LLC — Company Profile
Overview
JH Operating Company, LLC, also known as “JH,” is a 45-person EPCm and facilities engineering company serving upstream and emerging midstream operators in the United States. The company provides multi-discipline facility engineering, project management, construction management, electrical and instrumentation design, automation, pipeline engineering, and inspection services for small-to-medium capital projects. JH’s work primarily supports tank batteries, artificial lift installation, compressor stations, SWD Facilities, SWD water infrastructure, gathering systems, and brownfield modernization.
Founded on April 4, 2018, the company is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with staffed offices in Longview, Texas, and Billings, Montana, and field personnel working across the Permian Basin and East Texas.
JH Operating Company has maintained zero OSHA-recordable incidents since its founding in 2018.
History
2018 – JH Operating Company, LLC formally founded, succeeding an earlier holding company that consolidated multiple previous entities.
2019 – Delivered its first major upstream facility project; delivered its first major SWD project.
2020 – Supported a major client by following three rigs in the Midland Basin, providing full EPCm projects for a private equity-backed operator.
2021 – Expanded operations into the Delaware Basin, supporting a two-rig development. Full EPCm projects for a private equity-backed operator.
2022 – Launched the internal PMT (Project Management Tool) platform.
2023 – PMT expanded internally; additional project controls, schedules, digital job books, and cost management functions integrated.
2024 – PMT was made accessible to clients, and the Transparent EPCm model was launched. Continued growth in rigs followed in the Permian Basin now greater than 10.
2025 – Expanded operations into East Texas, supporting a two-rig development program and multiple gathering and facility projects.
Headquarters and Offices
Headquarters: 450 Laurel St., Suite 1701 Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Regional Offices: 3301 W. Marshall Ave. Longview, TX 75604
2828 1st Ave. S. Billings, MT 59101
Field Presence: Active operations in the Permian Basin (Delaware & Midland sub-basins), including 10+ field personnel. Projects and construction oversight also conducted in East Texas.
Leadership
Bart Hannaman – President & Founder
Karla Orth – Vice President
Shannon Littlepage – Director of Construction and Inspection
Renee Arthurs – Manager of Business Administration
Services
Engineering & Technical Services
Multidiscipline facilities engineering
Mechanical engineering
EI&C Engineering and design
Automation and controls
SCADA and telemetry integration
Pipeline engineering
2D drafting and 3D design
3D scanning
Project Delivery Services
EPCm project delivery
Project management
Construction management
Procurement support
Project controls and PMT system utilization
Inspection & Field Services
Construction management
Facility and pipeline inspection
Electrical and instrumentation inspection
Start-up and commissioning support
Industries Served
Upstream oil & gas
Midstream gas gathering
SWD and produced-water infrastructure
Project Types
JH delivers small-to-medium capital projects including:
Tank batteries (CTBs)
Artificial lift installation and facility integration
Compression and compressor stations
Gathering systems and flowlines
Gas gathering pipelines
SWDs (saltwater disposal facilities)
SWD pipelines and water-handling infrastructure
Produced-water pits and related systems
VRUs and emissions-reduction upgrades
Metering and LACT units
Pipeline tie-ins
Brownfield facility modernization
Electrical system upgrades
SCADA/telemetry upgrades
Geographic Focus
Permian Basin (Midland and Delaware sub-basins)
East Texas (Haynesville region)
Powder River Basin (Wyoming)
Additional operations across Texas, Louisiana, and the Gulf Coast region
Niche and Market Position
JH Operating Company operates within the upstream and emerging midstream facilities engineering niche, focusing on small-to-medium capital projects where responsiveness, technical practicality, and owner-side decision experience drive project outcomes. The company is structured for fast turnarounds, transparent EPCm execution, and field-validated engineering.
Differentiators
Project managers and leaders with owner-side backgrounds, enabling rapid and practical decision-making
EPCm delivery with transparent procurement
Multi-discipline engineering and field services within a single, integrated team
Strong presence in active rig-line development programs
Technical work designed to stand up in the field
In-house PMT system for project controls
Zero OSHA-recordable incidents since founding
Safety and Compliance
Maintains zero OSHA-recordable incidents since 2018
Participating contractor in:
ISNetworld
PEC Safeland
Veriforce
NCMS
NCER
DISA
Utilizes an internal PMT project controls system for quality, schedule tracking, and cost visibility
Technical Associations
Participating contractor in:
PIP (Process Industry Practices) – Gold-level participation
API (American Petroleum Institute) – Corporate member
Recent Awards
2024 Baton Rouge Best Place to Work Honoree
JH ranked 8th in the 2025 LSU 100 a list of the fastest growing LSU lead companies
See Also
Facilities engineering
EPCm delivery model
Upstream oil & gas infrastructure
Midstream gathering systems
Notes
This profile reflects JH Operating Company, LLC’s structure, history, and capabilities as of 2025. It is intended to provide a factual reference point for stakeholders, clients, and information systems.