Emissions Specialist

About the role

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities. Kinetik employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently perform maintenance on all equipment as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Report to work on time or as scheduled.
• Be prepared to work late when required.
• Turn in weekly reports to Supervisor.
• Advise Supervisor on any changes on equipment or purchases that might need his approval.
• Maintain vehicle in good mechanical & clean condition.
• Report to supervisor before beginning daily assignments.
• Perform tasks in a safe & responsible manner.
• Responsible for developing and training mechanics performing preventative maintenance or work on all Kinetik equipment in plants & field per work orders or assigned by supervisor & as needed.
• Keep equipment clean & in good working condition.
• Attend all safety meetings if possible.
• Assist in troubleshooting as a subject matter expert in performing maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on:
  • Caterpillar/Waukesha Engines & Ariel compressors
  • 5000 HP CAT Electric motors
  • Cooler fans
  • Valves on equipment & lines
  • Electrical & controls on skids
• Perform air and exhaust system repairs on engines to ensure proper performance and permit compliance.
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs or adjustments as needed to engines with emission air fuel control systems to obtain permitted emission levels while maintaining proper performance.
• Maintain and calibrate analysis equipment per state, federal, and manufacturer recommendations and obtain required documentation.
• Operate emission monitoring equipment and be knowledgeable with software and compliance computer programs.
• Maintain accurate documentation/records for all emissions testing for audit purposes.
• Work and coordinate with the environmental department and state agencies in reporting and auditing of air emissions in compliance with regulatory permits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 8+ years of related work experience.
• CAT 3500 & 3600 experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Ecom/Testo exhaust analyzers and engine diagnostic tools (CAT ET or Waukesha ESM).
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license with a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
• Good communicator, work planner with excellent work ethics and good background in computer applications.
• Ability to drive daily in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to work outdoors in adverse and/or extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to work in temperature extremes due to both weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Ability to work in conditions where frequent loud noises occur.
• Ability to work in areas where hazardous materials require prolonged wearing of PPE.
• Ability to work in close quarters while kneeling, sitting, squatting, standing, or lying down while holding tools and/or equipment.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to work effectively in all noted working conditions.
• Ability to use physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools; climb and work at various heights; routinely react to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions; regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels; lift up to 50 lbs., manually transport up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100-foot pounds of torque.

Schedule

5/2 w/call-outs; available as needed to work overtime and call-outs based on business necessity