Commissioning Technician

Kodiak understands that its most valuable resource is its employees. To provide industry‑leading service and runtime, Kodiak focuses on internal professional development, training, and a competitive benefits package.

Position Summary

The Commissioning Technician is responsible for ensuring that compression units operate safely by assessing, adjusting, and cleaning them. The technician must comply with all company procedures and develop and maintain customer relationships.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete assessment of units, including any needed calibrations, cleanings, controls, or system checks per Kodiak standards
• Escalate unit issues that cannot be resolved to a supervisor and/or manager
• Ensure all required data collection is correct and complete
• Maintain correct operation of all units
• Be on location for every test performed
• Perform corrective action as needed based on failed emissions testing
• Conduct follow‑up tests when units are out of compliance
• Spend one day per week preparing and submitting reports
• Communicate weekly with supervisor on compliance issues and provide schedule updates
• Maintain communications with emissions, operations, and customers

Education, Experience, & Training

• CAT and Waukesha commissioning certification preferred
• 2–3 years in natural gas compression or related experience
• OEM, trade school, or comparable work experience in a related field/industry
• Ability to complete job responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Strong mechanical intuition or ability
• Ability to comprehend OEM and miscellaneous technical manuals and literature
• Experience operating commercial vehicles, specialty tooling, and cranes
• Strong mechanical aptitude and mechanically inclined
• Communication and customer service skills
• High level of organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Positive attitude and high level of energy
• Nominal supervisory experience

Physical Demands

• Ability to travel up to 50–75% of the time; overtime, extended, or non‑traditional hours may be required
• Must be able to stand or walk on uneven terrain, climb stairs and ladders, stoop, squat, and/or crawl as directed
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, weather conditions, and varied environments
• High‑noise environment (>85 dBA) requiring ear protection
• Potential controlled exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb and remain standing, kneeling, bending, squatting, or twisting for long periods
• Climb ladders up to 25 feet
• Use common hand tools related to job needs