Field Service Technician Entry, AMS

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coincides with Kodiak's procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Performs troubleshooting on some complex repairs and major equipment overhauls.
• Builts and maintains customer relationships.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses all levels of compressor system failures.
• Optimizes compression equipment performance.
• Completes the necessary reports and actions according to the area's operating procedures/policies.
• Analyzes job parts and supply inventory to effectively communicate with Supply Chain, ensuring a sufficient level of 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.

Education & Certifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical or vocational training in mechanical, electrical, or related field preferred.
• 3+ 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 > 50lbs 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 a copier, printer, calendar, telephone, etc.