Emissions Technician

Position Summary

The Emissions Technician is responsible for ensuring that compression units are operating safely and at acceptable emissions levels. He/she must comply with all company procedures and develop and maintain customer relationships.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete Emission Reports legibly, detailed according to Kodiak Policies and Procedures, and submitted to Emissions Administrator in a timely manner
• Complete service report once an O2 sensor, part has been changed, and/or Quarterly Emissions Test has been completed
• Ensure all assigned units are emission tested each quarter or inspected to determine the need for further maintenance requirements to achieve a passing test
• Ensure all required data collection is correct and complete
• Perform/schedule an ICT (Initial Compliance Test) on unit start up
• Pre-test prior to state mandated test
• Be on location for every state test performed
• Once per quarter each unit is tested for 15 minutes or as dictated otherwise
• Tune engines within permit limits
• Changes 02 sensors on rich burn engines
• Replace, clean and service catalyst on engines with 400HP or less. Get assistance as needed for larger engines.
• Relay to Operations when engine has mechanical problems resulting in a no-pass test with recommendations
• Follow-up tests when out of compliance
• One day per week spent on preparing/submitting reports
• Once per month servicing truck
• Weekly Communication with supervisor on any compliance issues, an update of weekly schedule
• Maintain communications with operations and customers
• Assurance of proper permit limits for equipment based on location, area, state and federal guidelines
• Attend all company safety and training programs as required. Attend required tailgate safety meetings.
• Assist in review and upgrade of company safety policies and procedures.
• Understand and follow all Kodiak and customer safety policies and procedures.
• Report all safety hazards and incidents to Supervisor or Manager

Education, Experience & Training

• 0-1 years in natural gas compression or related experience
• OEM, trade school, or comparable work experience in a related field/industry
• Day-to-day completion of job responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Strong mechanical intuition or ability
• Comprehension of OEM and miscellaneous technical manuals and literature
• Operation of commercial vehicles and cranes
• Strong mechanical aptitude/mechanically inclined
• Communication and customer service skills
• High level of organizational skills
• Microsoft Office suite (excel, word, outlook)
• Positive attitude and high level of energy
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands

• Overtime, extended or non-traditional working hours may be required
• Must be able to stand or walk on uneven terrain, climb personnel stairs and ladders, stoop, squat and/or crawl depending on the directed task
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, weather conditions and environments on a location-by-location basis
• High noise environment (>85 dbA) will occur with ear protection
• Potential controlled, exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Standing, kneeling, bending, squatting, twisting for long periods of time
• Climb ladders up to 25 feet
• Ability to use common hand tools related to job needs