Emissions Specialist

Kinetik•Pecos, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emissions Specialist will safely and efficiently perform maintenance on all equipment as directed by his/her Maintenance Supervisor. This role involves assisting in troubleshooting as a subject matter expert in performing maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on various equipment including Caterpillar/Waukesha Engines & Ariel compressors, 5000 HP CAT Electric motors, cooler fans, valves on equipment & lines, and electrical & controls on skids. The specialist will perform air and exhaust system repairs on engines to ensure proper performance and permit compliance, and troubleshoot/repair engines with emission air fuel control systems to meet permitted emission levels while maintaining performance. Additionally, the role includes maintaining and calibrating analysis equipment according to state, federal, and manufacturer recommendations, operating emission monitoring equipment, and maintaining accurate documentation for emissions testing. Collaboration with the environmental department and state agencies for reporting and auditing air emissions is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 8+ years of related work experience.
Hands-on experience with Ecom/Testo exhaust analyzers and engine diagnostic tools (CAT ET or Waukesha ESM).
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.
Develop and train mechanics 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.
Assist in the troubleshooting as a subject matter expert in 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.
Perform air and exhaust system repairs on engines to insure proper performance and permit compliance.
Troubleshoot and perform repairs or adjustments as needed to engines with emission air fuel control systems to obtain the permitted emission levels, while maintaining proper performance.
Maintain and calibrate analysis equipment by the state, federal and manufactures recommendations and obtains the required documentation.
Operate emission monitoring equipment and be knowledgeable with software and compliance computer programs.
Maintain accurate documentation/records for all emissions testing for audit purposes.
Work and coordinate with the environmental department and state agencies in reporting and auditing of air emissions in compliance with regulatory permits.
All other duties as assigned.