Service Center Technician

Burckhardt Compression•Waller, TX
•Onsite

About The Position

In this hands-on role, you will troubleshoot, repair, maintain, overhaul, and commission gas engine compressor packages and associated equipment. You will work with a knowledgeable technical team while supporting safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operation. If you enjoy solving mechanical problems, working with complex equipment, and taking ownership of your work, this could be the next step in your career.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant field, mechanical service, gas compression, production equipment, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting ability.
  • Knowledge of gas compressors, engines, production equipment, and related mechanical systems.
  • Experience with equipment installation, assembly, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
  • Understanding of pressure ratings, piping schedules, and safety systems associated with gas compression equipment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and determine appropriate corrective actions.
  • Ability to read P&IDs, blueprints, technical manuals, and OEM documentation.
  • Familiarity with tools and specialized equipment used in compressor maintenance and repair.
  • Basic knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting.
  • Computer skills needed to complete reports and utilize OEM diagnostic and commissioning software.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to successfully complete required HSE and customer-specific safety training.
  • Ability to meet applicable respiratory protection medical requirements.
  • Ability to work overtime and extended schedules, including 10 to 12-hour workdays, when needed.
  • Ability to provide personal small hand tools as directed by Operations Management.
  • Ability to meet customer-required physical, medical, safety, and site-access standards.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English and understand safety instructions and technical documentation.
  • Frequently stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, push, pull, and reach.
  • Work overhead and at heights while using appropriate fall protection.
  • Frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds using proper lifting techniques and appropriate assistance.
  • Work safely in industrial and service environments.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment and respiratory protection, including SCBA, air-purifying respirators, and particulate protection when required.
  • Actively participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Behavior-Based Safety (BBS), incident reporting, emergency response, and other HSE programs.
  • Identify hazards, follow safe work practices, and take action when conditions could put people, equipment, or the environment at risk.

Nice To Haves

  • Vocational/technical school, trade certification, Associate Degree, or relevant military technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on gas compressors, engines, production equipment, and associated systems.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and overhaul mechanical equipment and compressor packages.
  • Perform equipment assembly, disassembly, installation, and major and minor overhauls.
  • Support equipment start-up and commissioning activities.
  • Interpret compressor performance data and utilize OEM software, firmware, and diagnostic tools.
  • Read and interpret P&IDs, blueprints, technical manuals, equipment specifications, and installation instructions.
  • Identify equipment and system inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
  • Apply proper purging, loading, start-up, and shutdown procedures.
  • Complete accurate and timely Daily Service Reports and other required documentation.
  • Coordinate parts, materials, tools, and resources needed to successfully complete assigned work.
  • Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to new or developing Service Technicians.
  • Step into a Lead Service Technician role when needed.
  • Follow all company, customer, and site-specific Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
  • Stop work when unsafe conditions could place employees, customers, equipment, or the environment at risk.
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