Senior Field Service Technician (AMS)

Enerflex Ltd•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing advanced maintenance functions, procedures, activities and responsibilities associated with working on natural gas refrigeration and process systems independently. Duties include leading and training other junior level technicians with servicing, troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning, troubleshooting, installing, and commissioning of natural gas refrigeration and process systems. The purpose of the Sr. Service Technician is to acquire proficiency in performing advanced maintenance, new equipment installation, and commissioning with no supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Certification in Refrigeration Theory and Principles
Must have 10+ years refrigeration and process systems experience
Must have proof of universal EPA certification from the Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Program.
State Refrigeration Registration or Certification if required
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and post offer physical testing.
Must have a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
Demonstrate an ability to learn in both hands on and classroom setting.
Must be proficient with a personal computer and common applicable functions/programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Proficient with PLC software/Micro Processors.
Knowledge and ability to accurately complete advanced level maintenance, repairs, and installation activities unassisted.
Strong mechanical and electrical abilities with knowledge and experience to perform complex service, installation, and maintenance tasks.
Extensive electrical /control panel knowledge and capable of reading schematics, troubleshooting, installation, and diagnostics of all major OEM microprocessors and Alan Bradley PLC.
Ability to understand install and tune all major systems controls related to compressor packages and supplied off skid equipment.
Must have his/her own tools of the trade. (With exceptions of specialty or OEM specific diagnostic equipment)
Ability to lead and perform new unit installations, startups, and diagnostics on all major OEM’s independently.
Provide preventative and corrective field mechanical service on natural gas refrigeration and process systems on site at end user locations.
Ability to identify and Stop activities that are unsafe for personnel or the environment when they occur or about to occur.
Possess advanced understanding of refrigerant properties, conditions, and theories.
Possess advanced understanding of Compressor and Production Equipment types, models, and theory of operation.
Possess advanced understanding of Installation, Assembly, Commissioning, Trouble Shooting and Repair procedures related to natural gas refrigeration and process equipment.
Possess thorough understanding of tooling utilized to install, maintain, and operate Gas Compressors and Production Equipment. (Dial indicators, Laser alignment tools, feeler gauges, Digital volts Ohm meter).
Ability to teach and demonstrate proper technique of coupling alignments using both Laser and dial indicator methods.
Ability to teach how to decipher P&ID's, Blue Prints, Installation Instructions, and Technical Manuals.

Responsibilities

Represents the company in a professional manner at all times while providing outstanding customer service that aligns with Enerflex visions and values.
Responsible for professional communication with internal and external customers at all levels ( e.g. management, engineers, project managers, technical support, etc.).
Accountable for submitting accurate field service reports, expense reports, timesheets and other necessary paperwork daily.
Responsible for directing, coordinating, and performance of the job activities in a manner consistent with the project’s goals and objectives.
Accountable for providing full leadership and training to both new and junior level Field Technicians.
Independently diagnose system and component failures accurately and efficiently.
All duties and responsibilities could include a large amount of (multi state) travel at short notice including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Independently evaluates and procures materials needed to provide optimal job planning.
Lead and complete, accurate, and timely rebuilds/overhauls of natural gas refrigeration and process systems.
Responsible for accurate advanced level troubleshooting of electrical systems, controls, and unit control panels such as microprocessors and Allen Bradley PLCs.
Accountable for accurately competing advanced system tuning functions to adjust the performance of process/refrigeration systems.
Responds to and repairs recurring problems and emergency services as needed independently.
Independently lead installations of new units including commissioning and start-up inspections with no supervision accurately.
Perform mechanical inspection using micrometers, pressure gauges, electronic diagnostic equipment, and other specialty tools independently.
Must be able to be on a call-out rotation and effectively make emergency repairs.
Must recognize and comply with Health, Safety and Environmental rules and policies that are applicable to each location.
Other duties assigned by manager.