Compressor Mechanic IV

KinetikArtesia, NM
Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Compressor Mechanic will safely and efficiently perform maintenance on all equipment as directed by his/her Maintenance Supervisor. This role involves reporting to work on time or as scheduled, being prepared to work late when required, and turning in weekly reports to the Supervisor. The mechanic will advise the Supervisor on any changes to equipment or purchases that might need approval, and maintain their vehicle in good mechanical and clean condition. They must report to the supervisor before beginning daily assignments and perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner. The role is responsible for performing preventative maintenance or work on all Kinetik equipment in plants and fields per work orders or as assigned by the supervisor and as needed. Keeping equipment clean and in good working condition, and attending all safety meetings if possible, are also key responsibilities. Compressor mechanics will be responsible for troubleshooting and performing maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on Caterpillar/Waukesha Engines & Ariel compressors, 5000 HP CAT Electric motors, cooler fans, valves on equipment & lines, and electrical & controls on skids. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of related work experience.
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
  • Good communicator, work planner with excellent work ethics and good background in computer applications.
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
  • Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.
  • Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
  • Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
  • Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level, carry and lift up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100-foot pounds of torque.

Nice To Haves

  • CAT 3500 & 3600 Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Safely and efficiently perform maintenance on all equipment as directed by his/her Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Report to work on time or as scheduled.
  • Be prepared to work late when required.
  • Turn in weekly reports to Supervisor.
  • Advise Supervisor on any changes on equipment or purchases that might need his approval.
  • Maintain vehicle in good mechanical & clean condition.
  • Report to supervisor before beginning daily assignments.
  • Perform Task in a safe & responsible manner.
  • Performing preventative maintenance or work on all Kinetik equipment in plants & field per work orders or assigned by supervisor & as needed.
  • Keep equipment clean & in good working condition.
  • Attend all safety meetings if possible.
  • Troubleshooting and performing maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on: Caterpillar/Waukesha Engines & Ariel compressors, 5000 HP CAT Electric motors, Cooler fans, Valves on equipment & lines, Electrical & controls on skids.
  • All other duties as assigned.
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