Quality Control Technician

Kodiak Gas•Midland, TX

About The Position

Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry. Position Summary S enior level position responsible for performing quality, detailed inspections on compressor packages. Assists in repairs of units with assigned technician and p rovides feedback for the development of the location’s operating policies, and material forecasts for assigned units. Has advanced diagnostic and repair skills . Can use critical thinking to understand cause and effect on unit packages. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Directs, coordinates, and performs the job activities in a manner consistent with the Company’s goals and objectives. Takes initiative and fulfills duties according to Kodiak procedures. Provides onsite services including technical analysis and specific recommendations related to operation of the unit . Ensures compliance and product quality assurance of systems . Develops and implements quality control initiatives . Performs activities such as reviewing, investigating, and resolving discrepancies . Audit equipment to ensure accuracy . Completes organized examination or formal evaluation exercises . Ensures compliance with relevant regulations, laws, and standards . Participation in all HSE related activities . Cultivates, builds, and maintains customer relationships . Takes all corrective actions necessary to ensure guaranteed 98% or better mechanical availability of equipment. Completes the proper reports and actions required by the area’s operating procedures and policies Additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent - Required
Successful completion of Kodiak’s Short Service Employee (SSE) program , plus (a minimum of) 3 years in a Senior level Field Technician role
Deep k nowledge in gas processes, mechanic of motor compressors (Waukesha, Ariel, Caterpillar, etc.)
Minimum of 10 year s in compression process, production, and equipment related experience and/or training
Advanced electrical troubleshooting skills
Main competencies: teamwork, effective communication ( written and oral ) , analytical capability, strong mechanical aptitude , self-motivation and self-control , initiative, planning, and problem solving
Possess advanced and complete knowledge of compressor packages, including all component s and systems
Expert knowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations
Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Advanced knowledge of Emit panels, Ariel Performance Program, CAT ET program, Altronic , Murphy, Allen Bradley
Valid Driver’s License , with Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) within the acceptable parameters of Company Policy required
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Requires operation of heavy equipment
Requires employee to stand for 75% of the time
Requires employee to sit for 25% of the time
Requires travel up to 75% of the time
Requires employee to climb ladders or stairs while inspecting or repairing equipment , and must be able to maintain balance on stairs and/or ladders without assistance
Must be able to communicate and respond to coworkers, customers, and emergency cues/alarms, in person and on the telephone, including use of mobile devices
Must be able to frequently lift at least 10 pounds , infrequent lifting of > 50 lbs.
High noise environment (>85dbA) will occur with ear protection
Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals
Requires work in outdoor conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold.
Requires moving and maintaining self in various positions —stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
Must wear all required PPE, including fire-retardant clothing, hard hats , face shields, hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots
Requires an employee to frequently type and use a computer and other office equipment such as a copier, printer, calendar, telephone, etc.

Nice To Haves

OEM, Trade School and/or 5 plus years comparable work experience in Gas Compression - Preferred
CAT Certifications preferred
Waukesha Certification preferred
Ariel Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Performs quality, detailed inspections on compressor packages
Assists in repairs of units with assigned technician
Provides feedback for the development of the location’s operating policies, and material forecasts for assigned units
Directs, coordinates, and performs the job activities in a manner consistent with the Company’s goals and objectives
Takes initiative and fulfills duties according to Kodiak procedures
Provides onsite services including technical analysis and specific recommendations related to operation of the unit
Ensures compliance and product quality assurance of systems
Develops and implements quality control initiatives
Performs activities such as reviewing, investigating, and resolving discrepancies
Audit equipment to ensure accuracy
Completes organized examination or formal evaluation exercises
Ensures compliance with relevant regulations, laws, and standards
Participation in all HSE related activities
Cultivates, builds, and maintains customer relationships
Takes all corrective actions necessary to ensure guaranteed 98% or better mechanical availability of equipment
Completes the proper reports and actions required by the area’s operating procedures and policies
Additional tasks as assigned