Field Service Technician Senior - Rotator

Archrock • Carlsbad, NM

20d

About The Position

Performs maintenance and repair activities on gas compression and/or process equipment at customer locations, as directed, and serves as a technical resource for more complex issues in the assigned area. The role performs preventive maintenance independently, handles most call-outs without technical expert assistance, diagnoses and repairs several types of equipment, and leads major maintenance, overhaul, and mobilization/demobilization projects with limited to no assistance.

The technician works with limited supervision, may occasionally lead a crew, and serves as a resource for mentoring, knowledge transfer, training, and checking work. The position requires regular on-call responses after hours, extensive travel, and accountability for health, safety, environmental compliance, service quality, and customer satisfaction. Archrock describes career paths, growth opportunities, flexibility to pursue other company roles, and the option to relocate to its U.S. locations.

Requirements

• Typically at least 5 years of experience with natural gas engines and compressors, and a working knowledge of production equipment.
• Demonstrated history of successful and safe service experience.
• Ability to perform all essential duties and demonstrate advanced diagnostic and repair skills on multiple types of equipment, including compressor packages, gas process equipment, and power generation equipment.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance independently and lead major maintenance, overhaul, and mobilization/demobilization projects 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 materials.
• Ability to use computers and vendor-specific programs, including Cat, Waukesha, Ariel, and Murphy programs, as well as Internet Explorer and Outlook.
• Thorough knowledge of gas engines and compressors, electrical systems, panel boards, controls, and skid wiring, acquired through advanced training or performance verification.
• Knowledge of new technologies and ability to troubleshoot them or learn to do so; advanced telematics troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of relevant health, safety, and environmental procedures and regulations.
• General understanding of customer production equipment, scrubbers, and on/off-skid equipment.
• Full understanding of compressor processes and systems.
• Knowledge of company maintenance standards and checklists, with the ability to follow them accurately and completely.
• Ability to read performance curves and make adjustments to compressor packages.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Ability to meet the physical and medical requirements of the role, including requirements for wearing required PPE and respiratory protection when applicable.
• 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 company documentation accurately and on time.
• Respond regularly to after-hours requests on an on-call basis.
• Mentor, train, and transfer knowledge to other technicians; check their work.
• Provide technical mentoring to upcoming technicians in alignment with company and OEM standards.
• Resolve troubleshooting issues and customer-related problems in a timely manner.
• Identify and share opportunities, ideas, methods, and innovations to improve teamwork, individual development, efficiency, and quality.
• Comply with Archrock’s Health, Safety and Environmental Policy and applicable local, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Generous compensation and benefits are mentioned, but specific benefits are not listed.
• Career paths and growth opportunities.
• Flexibility and support to pursue different roles within the company.
• Option to relocate to Archrock locations across the United States.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED