Field Service Technician I/II/Sr

Berkshire Hathaway Energy•Carlsbad, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a technician assigned to an operating area, demonstrates advanced functional skills in compression; applies skills to identify and resolve specialty-specific operating issues in an operating area; completes general preventive maintenance tasks as assigned and demonstrates an overall seasoned knowledge of compression operations.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent with mechanical aptitude and experience in engines, rotating equipment, or heavy machinery required.
Ability to apply a high level of competence in order to recognize and resolve complex operating issues in an assigned specialty and associated areas of expertise and share that knowledge with others.
Knowledge of operator qualification regulations and ability to evaluate others¿ skill proficiencies consistent with those requirements.
Good organizational, interpersonal, and initiative skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Good working knowledge of computers and desktop software (Outlook, Word and Excel preferred).
Ability to read and interpret operating manuals and engineering standards.
Ability to learn/use specialty computer programs and equipment, e.g., Fluke test equipment; compressor alignment software and equipment; engine and compressor performance analysis software.
Ability to learn/use specialty computer programs and equipment, e.g., Allegro field computer to capture inspection data for test points, rectifiers, etc.; corrosion database and analysis software; Fluke test equipment for measurement calibration and analysis software; compressor alignment software and equipment; turbine and compressor performance analysis software.
Effective analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to identify facility operating issues and take necessary corrective actions.
Must be 21 years or older, have a valid driver's license, be able to pass a commercial motor vehicle physical and be able to drive on adverse road conditions.
Must be able to work in remote locations, often working alone, sometimes in adverse/hazardous working conditions.
Must be able to perform hand tool manipulation of both small and large nuts/bolts and screws.
Must be able to push/pull, walk, climb stairs and ladders, do some heavy lifting, work overhead and in cramped quarters.
After-hours work as needed and routine on-call rotations subject to 24-hour a day callout are mandatory with some out-of-area travel requirements.
Requires carrying a company-provided cell phone and laptop computer.
Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity.
Support the Company’s CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers.

Nice To Haves

Prefer 3 years of experience in gas compression with preference to CAT, Waukesha, and/or Ariel certifications and experience.
Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

Completes preventive maintenance tasks related to compression and all related subsystems (including start/stop, operation, safety shutdown and controls), provides operations problem resolution support to an assigned operating area.
Acts as a functional specialist in an operating area identifying and resolving operational issues and actively provides on-the-job training for other operations personnel.
Oversees operating area projects unique to one's functional expertise.
Acts as an evaluator of other technicians to ensure they demonstrate operator qualifications in compliance with their defined job duties and federal requirements if applicable.
Understands and applies company procurement and contracting procedures to obtain third party services in support of assigned projects.
Performs trouble shooting and problem resolution, particularly in one's specialty area, in an effective, timely, and thorough manner.
Is safety conscious and works in a safe manner.
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with fellow technicians, operations management, other operating areas, and support groups.
Retains proficiency in operator qualification core skill blocks as required.
Performs responsibilities as directed within determined time frames.
Satisfies customer needs.
Acts as an environmental steward and in compliance with environmental regulations.
Attends work on a regular basis and supports the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules and Code of Business Conduct.
Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.