Field Service Technician, AMS Rotator Senior

About the role

Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry. The Field Service Technician, AMS Rotator Senior is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing natural gas compression equipment. This role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality. This position will work closely with external customers and internal team members to ensure that all equipment is functioning efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs job activities in a manner consistent with Kodiak’s procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Troubleshoots complex repairs and major equipment overhauls.
• Builds and maintains customer relationships.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses all levels of compressor system failures.
• Optimizes compression equipment performance.
• Completes proper reports and actions required by the area’s operating procedures/policies.
• Analyzes job parts and supply inventory to effectively communicate with Supply Chain, ensuring sufficient parts for optimal job performance.
• Prioritizes repair work when there are competing demands.
• Assesses repair/replacement needs and identifies the best solution.
• Performs consistent inspections and maintenance of units to proactively ensure unit health.
• Provides 24/7 coverage for the duration of each 14-day shift.
• Works overtime and is available for on-call rotations, including work after regular hours, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical or vocational training in mechanical, electrical, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of compressor maintenance or related industry experience required.
• Caterpillar G3600/G3500 Natural Gas Engine experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Physical Demands

• Requires operation of heavy equipment.
• Requires standing for up to 75% of the time.
• Requires climbing ladders or stairs.
• Intermittent lifting of over 50 lbs from the ground.
• High noise environment (>85dbA) will occur with ear protection.
• Potential, controlled, exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Requires work in outdoor conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold.
• Overtime, extended, or non-traditional working hours may be required.
• Requires moving and maintaining self in different positions—stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Must wear all required PPE, including fire-retardant clothing, hard hats, face shields, hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots.
• Requires frequent typing and use of computer and other office equipment such as copier, printer, calendar, telephone, etc.

Schedule

This role provides 24/7 coverage for the duration of each 14-day shift, including overtime and on-call rotations after regular hours, weekends, and holidays.