Compression Technician

Diversified Energy•Charleston, WV

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Compressor Technician will operate, perform preventative maintenance and repairs to compressors and other support equipment. Special focus will be placed on: Maintains a safe operating environment Caterpillar System Certifications - 3500 & 3600 Series Experience Operates, troubleshoots and performs preventive maintenance and major repairs of natural gas engines, electric motors, auxiliary equipment and gas compressors Starts up, shuts down gas compressor units and performs major equipment overhauls Tests Emergency Shut Down (ESD) systems Records readings (pressures, temperatures, volumes hours run, etc.) in a computerized database Maximo/Datasplice Monitors availability of compressor units Performs advanced troubleshooting and repairs of gas fired engines, electric motors and compressors Provides advanced troubleshooting and performs major preventative maintenance including analyzing operation and making adjustments to dehydration units Provides advanced troubleshooting, maintenance and testing of chiller and flare systems Adjusts and repairs pressure regulation systems and pneumatic systems Checks and maintains glycol levels, circulation rates and contents to optimize operations by analyzing operational parameters Operates, repairs and troubleshoots manual and automated controls on compressor units to optimize compressor throughput Uses computerized database to receive work orders, record PM's, record repairs, runs reports and designs PM task Participates in an on-call rotation schedule Performs other duties as directed by supervisor

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least three years related mechanical experience, with two years of related natural gas experience
Intermediate computer skills, including MS Word, Excel and Access Electrical and electronic skills with basic knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and engine and compressor analyzing preferred
Basic gas quality processing and conditioning skills Valid driver license
Ability to pass a physical capabilities test (which includes, but is not limited to, lifting and carrying 70 lbs., walking 1/2 mile at various inclines, etc.) necessary to demonstrate the physical ability to perform the essential functions of this job
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work independently.
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record
This position involves operating a company vehicle for work-related travel or receiving a stipend for operating a personal vehicle for company use; adherence to all traffic laws and company vehicle policies is required.
Candidates must be eligible to be insured under the company's vehicle insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in a technical discipline preferred
Electrical and electronic skills with basic knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and engine and compressor analyzing preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains a safe operating environment
Caterpillar System Certifications - 3500 & 3600 Series Experience
Operates, troubleshoots and performs preventive maintenance and major repairs of natural gas engines, electric motors, auxiliary equipment and gas compressors
Starts up, shuts down gas compressor units and performs major equipment overhauls
Tests Emergency Shut Down (ESD) systems
Records readings (pressures, temperatures, volumes hours run, etc.) in a computerized database Maximo/Datasplice
Monitors availability of compressor units
Performs advanced troubleshooting and repairs of gas fired engines, electric motors and compressors
Provides advanced troubleshooting and performs major preventative maintenance including analyzing operation and making adjustments to dehydration units
Provides advanced troubleshooting, maintenance and testing of chiller and flare systems
Adjusts and repairs pressure regulation systems and pneumatic systems
Checks and maintains glycol levels, circulation rates and contents to optimize operations by analyzing operational parameters
Operates, repairs and troubleshoots manual and automated controls on compressor units to optimize compressor throughput
Uses computerized database to receive work orders, record PM's, record repairs, runs reports and designs PM task
Participates in an on-call rotation schedule
Performs other duties as directed by supervisor