Field Service Technician Senior - Local -13110

Archrock•Big Spring, TX

About The Position

The Field Service Technician Senior performs maintenance and repair activities on gas compression and/or process equipment at customer locations and serves as a technical resource for complex issues in the assigned area. The role includes independent preventive maintenance, diagnosing and repairing multiple types of equipment, and leading major maintenance, overhaul, and mobilization/demobilization projects with limited to no assistance. The technician regularly completes required documentation and responds to after-hours requests on an on-call basis. The position is expected to work safely, follow health, safety, and environmental procedures and applicable requirements, and provide technical mentoring to other technicians. It requires extensive travel, driving and working in inclement weather, and the physical ability to perform the listed job tasks. Archrock describes itself as a natural gas compression services provider with approximately 1,000 employees and notes that career paths, growth opportunities, and the ability to pursue different roles or relocate are available.

Requirements

Ability to perform all essential duties.
Advanced diagnostic and repair skills on multiple types of equipment, including compressor packages, gas process equipment, and power generation equipment used within the region.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance to standard without help.
Ability to lead major maintenance, overhaul, and mobilization/demobilization projects to standard with limited to no assistance.
Ability to perform compressor calculations.
Customer service skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English for work orders, manuals, and related tasks.
Ability to model health, safety, and environmental procedures.
Computer skills, including vendor-specific programs such as Cat, Waukesha, Ariel, and Murphy, as well as Internet Explorer and Outlook.
Ability to complete and submit company-required documentation accurately and on time.
Thorough knowledge of gas engines and compressors, electrical systems, panel boards, controls, and skid wiring, gained through advanced training or performance verification.
Knowledge of new technologies and ability to troubleshoot them or learn to do so.
Advanced troubleshooting skills for telematics.
Working knowledge of relevant health, safety, and environmental procedures and regulations.
General understanding of customer production equipment, scrubbers, and on- and off-skid equipment.
Full understanding of the processes and systems involved in compressor operation.
Knowledge of company maintenance standards checklists and ability to follow them accurately and completely.
Ability to read performance curves and make adjustments to compressor packages.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Typically at least 5 years of experience with natural gas engines and compressors, and working knowledge of production equipment.
Demonstrated history of successful and safe service experience.
Must be fit for duty for the tasks being performed and meet medical requirements for required PPE, including respiratory protection where applicable.
Physical ability to perform the listed tasks, including manual dexterity, reaching, talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, crawling, and climbing.
Vision abilities including close, distance, and color vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to travel extensively and drive and work in inclement weather for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Gas or diesel engine and compressor school or training preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, well-organized work environment and model health, safety, and environmental procedures.
Perform preventive maintenance to standard without assistance.
Perform most call-outs without assistance from a technical expert.
Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on compressor packages, gas process equipment, and power generation equipment used within the region.
Lead teams performing major maintenance, overhauls, and mobilization/demobilization projects to standard with limited to no assistance.
Complete and submit required documentation accurately and on time.
Respond regularly to after-hours requests on an on-call basis.
Serve as a resource to others through mentoring, knowledge transfer, training, and checking work.
Provide technical mentoring to developing technicians in alignment with company and OEM standards.
Occasionally lead a crew.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with Archrock's Health Safety and Environmental Policy and applicable local, statutory, and regulatory requirements.