About The Position

Performs maintenance and repair activities on gas compression and/or process equipment at customer locations, as directed. The role diagnoses and repairs mechanical problems across multiple compressor configurations, performs preventive and major maintenance, overhauls, and mobilization/demobilization as part of a team, and completes required documentation accurately and promptly. The technician follows health, safety, and environmental policies and applicable requirements, responds regularly to after-hours requests on an on-call basis, and may support or mentor less experienced field service technicians. This role involves extensive travel and driving and working in inclement weather for extended periods.

Requirements

  • Ability to perform all essential duties and accurately and efficiently diagnose and repair mechanical problems on multiple compressor configurations.
  • Track record of performing preventative maintenance without guidance and with minimal call-outs resulting from poor maintenance work.
  • Ability to perform major maintenance, overhauls, and mobilization/demobilization as part of a team and most call-outs without technical-expert assistance.
  • Demonstrated customer service skills.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English for work orders, manuals, and related tasks.
  • Ability to follow health, safety, and environmental procedures.
  • Intermediate computer skills, including engine-specific software for Caterpillar and Waukesha, Internet Explorer, and Outlook.
  • Ability to complete and submit company-required documentation accurately and promptly.
  • Knowledge of gas engines and compressors, electrical systems, panel boards, skid wiring, control systems, and end-devices, gained through Compressor 101, equivalent training, or performance verification.
  • Basic knowledge of troubleshooting telematics and knowledge of some new technologies.
  • Working knowledge of relevant health, safety, and environmental procedures and regulations.
  • General understanding of customer production equipment, scrubbers, on-skid and off-skid equipment, processes, systems, and compressor operation.
  • Knowledge of company maintenance standards checklists and ability to follow them accurately and completely.
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record.
  • Typically at least 3 years of experience with natural gas engines and compressors, and a working knowledge of production equipment.
  • Must be fit for duty for assigned job tasks and meet medical requirements for wearing required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection when applicable.
  • Physical ability to regularly lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 110 pounds; occasionally carry at least 40 pounds with one hand for at least 10 feet; and occasionally crawl or climb around equipment, stairs, and vertical ladders.
  • Ability to meet the role's manual dexterity, reaching, communication, mobility, balance, vision, and focus requirements.
  • Ability to travel extensively and drive and work in inclement weather for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Gas or diesel engine and compressor school or training.
  • Experience or proficiency in newer technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a safe and well-organized work environment.
  • Perform most call-outs without assistance from a technical expert.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on multiple compressor configurations.
  • Perform preventative maintenance independently and minimize call-outs caused by poor preventative maintenance work.
  • Perform major maintenance, overhauls, and mobilization/demobilization as part of a team.
  • Complete and submit required company documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Respond regularly to after-hours requests on an on-call basis.
  • Follow health, safety, and environmental procedures and applicable local, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • May assist with training or mentoring less experienced field service technicians.
  • Identify and proactively resolve moderately complex problems and suggest improvements to teamwork, efficiency, and quality.
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