Telemetry Technician

Kodiak Gas Services

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 The Telemetry Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of a broad band of annunciator panels and control systems used in natural gas compression, or related fields. This role ensures the reliability and accuracy of critical equipment that monitors pressure, flow, temperature, and level control, supporting safe and efficient operations in compliance with industry and regulatory standards.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent required
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

Nice To Haves

Technical diploma, trade certification, or associate degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, or related field (encouraged).
Minimum 1 year of experience in instrumentation within oil & gas, petrochemical, or related heavy industry (preferred).
Experience working with Altronic, Murphy and Emit systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong commitment to safety, with knowledge of industry standards (OHSA).

Responsibilities

Direct, coordinate, and perform the job activities in a manner consistent with the Kodiak’s procedures, goals and objectives.
Install, test, and maintain panels and control equipment, including pressure, flow, temperature, and level transmitters.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair panels and control system failures to maximize uptime, and maintain production continuity.
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on panels and control devices.
Configure, test, and verify Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems.
Assist with start-up activities for new locations and equipment upgrades.
Interpret and work from P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams), loop diagrams, and wiring schematics.
Maintain accurate maintenance records in compliance with Company standards.
Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to resolve issues and optimize performance.
Attendance and participation in all EH&S meetings and ensure adherence to all EH&S protocols.
Additional tasks as assigned.