Job Description

Our client is one of the industry's leading experts in well pad compression, helping operators maximize uptime, production, and profitability. Their services include application engineering, field compressor sales, leasing, installation, service, maintenance, and consultation.

They are currently seeking an experienced Major Service Technician / Major Service Tech Lead to support operations in West Texas, with the majority of the work being performed in the Baaken area.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Location: West Texas / Baaken Area
• Schedule: 14 Days On / 14 Days Off
• Primary Work Area: Baaken
• Position: Major Service Technician / Major Service Tech Lead

Seasonal Need: Immediate need for experienced mechanics between now and the winter months

Travel: Extensive local/regional travel between field locations

Successful candidates must pass a background check, MVR check and drug screening as a requirement for these positions.

Benefits:

• Direct hire with comprehensive benefits package
• Competitive pay rate
• Quarterly job bonus opportunity
• Opportunity for growth and advancement

Position Overview:

Develops and maintains profitable relationships with natural gas producing customers within the defined geographic territory.

Responsibilities/Job Duties:

• Maximizes cost effective and safe customer runtime reliability (mechanical availability);
• Preform major maintenance services, and troubleshoots Company rental fleet compressor packages throughout all areas of operations within the company
• Ensures compressor package environmental regulation compliance
• Reports on new business opportunities with existing and potential customers
• Reports on the potential availability for hire of experienced field service personnel
• Builds positive working relationships and trust with customer personnel by understanding their requirements and making appropriate recommendations
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled major maintenance and service on assigned high pressure gas lift skid mounted compressor packages within the company’s areas of operations
• Inspects compressors, control systems and engines, using micrometers, pressure gauges, electronic diagnostic equipment, and other tools to identify and correct potential problems before they occur
• Submits daily maintenance report data
• Complies with all Company, customer, and government regulatory agency safety, health, and environmental laws, rules, policies, and procedures
• Maintains the cleanliness of Company equipment and surrounding area
• Responds to and diagnoses reasons for engine, compressor and control system failures
• Performs or assists in field rebuilding or overhauling of engines, compressors, and controls
• Orders, stores, and controls an inventory of frequently needed parts and tools to maximize timely response to customer issues while avoiding the cost of excessive inventory, shrinkage, or obsolescence
• Identifies recurring maintenance issues and equipment failures and reports on same to the technical and fabrication teams by electronic mail or telephone call
• Identifies experienced field service personnel who may be open to recruitment and reports on these individuals to management
• Adhere to safety requirements by wearing appropriate protective gear
• Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills and knowledge
• Customer focused
• 3 months – 5 years of experience in maintaining natural gas compression equipment, including natural gas engines, compressors, control panels, skid wiring and conduit, end devices, tubing, vessels, and coolers
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
• Set of hand tools up to 1 ¼”
• Proficient English language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension)
• Computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Office
• Ability to pass drug screens and background checks
• Prefer associates degree or higher in related field
• Prefer bilingual in English/Spanish
• Prefer knowledge of proper purging and loading practices and procedures
• Ability to interpret compressor performance runs, calculate engine horsepower and calculate gas volumes
• Prefer experience with rebuilding and overhaul of natural gas engines and compressors
• Preferred experience with engine and compressor swings in field or shop settings

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, sit, and walk on hard surfaces for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, climb stairs, and use ladders safely.
• Ability to walk, climb, crouch, kneel, crawl, balance, reach, feel, and manipulate objects with hands.
• Ability to hear, speak, smell, and taste.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to communicate verbally by telephone.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is primarily performed in an outdoor field environment with changing temperatures and weather conditions.
• Extensive driving between field locations is required.
• Position may require travel for extended periods and may involve travel for up to 90% of the workload, depending on operational needs.
• Work may be performed in remote locations and around operating natural gas compression equipment.
• Employees must be comfortable working independently in a field environment.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Quarterly Job Bonus Opportunity
• 14 Days On / 14 Days Off Schedule
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunity to work with an industry-leading natural gas compression company

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidates must pass a background check, MVR check, and drug screening as a condition of employment.

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