Compression Technician

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

Compressor Technician will operate, perform preventative maintenance and repairs to compressors and other support equipment. Special focus will be placed on:

• Maintains a safe operating environment
• Caterpillar System Certifications - 3500 & 3600 Series
• Experience: Operates, troubleshoots and performs preventive maintenance and major repairs of natural gas engines, electric motors, auxiliary equipment and gas compressors
• Starts up, shuts down gas compressor units and performs major equipment overhauls
• Tests Emergency Shut Down (ESD) systems
• Records readings (pressures, temperatures, volumes hours run, etc.) in a computerized database Maximo/Datasplice
• Maintains availability of compressor units
• Performs advanced troubleshooting and repairs of gas fired engines, electric motors and compressors
• Provides advanced troubleshooting and performs major preventative maintenance including analyzing operation and making adjustments to dehydration units
• Provides advanced troubleshooting, maintenance and testing of chiller and flare systems
• Adjusts and repairs pressure regulation systems and pneumatic systems
• Checks and maintains glycol levels, circulation rates and contents to optimize operations by analyzing operational parameters
• Operates, repairs and troubleshoots manual and automated controls on compressor units to optimize compressor throughput
• Uses computerized database to receive work orders, record PM's, record repairs, runs reports and designs PM task
• Participates in an on-call rotation schedule
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Associate's degree in a technical discipline preferred
• At least three years related mechanical experience, with two years of related natural gas experience
• Intermediate computer skills, including MS Word, Excel and Access
• Electrical and electronic skills with basic knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and engine and compressor analyzing preferred
• Basic gas quality processing and conditioning skills
• Valid driver license
• Ability to pass a physical capabilities test (which includes, but is not limited to, lifting and carrying 70 lbs., walking 1/2 mile at various inclines, etc.) necessary to demonstrate the physical ability to perform the essential functions of this job
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work independently