Field Service Technician Senior - Rotator

About the Role

Performs maintenance and repair activities on gas compression and/or process equipment at customer's location as directed. Acts as a technical resource for more complex issues in assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and well-organized work environment and models all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) to standard with no help.
• Performs most Call-Outs (CO) without assistance from a technical expert.
• Diagnoses and repairs mechanical problems on multiple types of equipment including compressor packages, gas process, and power generation equipment used within the region.
• Leads a team performing Major Maintenance (MM), Overhaul, and MOB/DEMOB projects to standard with limited to no assistance.
• Completes and submits required documentation accurately and quickly.
• Performs compressor calculations.
• Demonstrates customer service skills.
• Reads, writes, and speaks English (work orders, manuals, etc.).
• Uses computer skills, including vendor-specific programs (Cat, Waukesha, Ariel, Murphy, etc.), Internet Explorer, and Outlook.
• Regularly completes and submits company-required documentation in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Responds to after-hours requests regularly on an on-call basis.
• Serves as a resource to others for mentoring, knowledge transfer, training, and checking work.
• Provides technical mentoring, aligned with company and OEM standards, to upcoming technicians.
• May occasionally lead a crew.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of gas engines and compressors, electrical systems, panel boards, controls, skid wiring, etc., through advanced training or performance verification.
• Knowledge of new technologies and ability to troubleshoot or learn to troubleshoot those.
• Advanced troubleshooting of Telematics.
• Working knowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations.
• General understanding of customer’s production equipment, scrubbers, and on/off skid.
• Fully understands all processes and systems on how a compressor works.
• Knowledge of company maintenance standards checklist and ability to accurately and completely follow.
• Ability to read Performance Curves to make adjustments to compressor package.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Gas or diesel engine and compressor school/training preferred.
• Typically at least 5 years of experience with natural gas engines and compressors, and a working knowledge of production equipment.
• Demonstrated history of successful and safe service experience.

Skills

• Advanced diagnostic and repair skills on multiple types of equipment, including compressor packages, gas process, and power generation equipment.
• Ability to perform all essential duties.
• Strong problem-solving and innovation skills to resolve complex engine and compressor issues.
• Regularly identifies opportunities and provides ideas, methods, and innovations to enhance teamwork, individual development, efficiency, and quality.

Physical Demands

• Must be fit for duty for the job tasks being performed.
• Must meet the medical requirements necessary to wear PPE required by role, including respiratory protection.
• Constantly required to display good manual dexterity and to reach with hands and arms.
• Constantly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to sit while driving or using a PC.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, and twist with good balance.
• Regularly required to lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds and to push and pull up to 110 pounds.
• Occasionally required to carry at least 40 pounds with one hand for at least 10 feet.
• Occasionally required to crawl, climb in and around equipment, stairs, and vertical ladders.
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Extensive travel required.
• Drives and works in inclement weather for extended periods.

About Us

Archrock is a premier provider of natural gas compression services to customers in the energy industry throughout the U.S. and a leading supplier of aftermarket services to customers who own compression equipment. With approximately 1,000 employees, our unmatched expertise and team of highly qualified, certified technicians are backed by more than 70 years of industry experience.

About The Team

At Archrock, we value our people, over and above the generous compensation and benefits we offer. We strive to be good stewards of their careers. Career paths are well defined and room for growth is available to everyone. Employees have the flexibility and support to pursue different roles within the company. And in an operation that has locations across the United States, they have the freedom to relocate if they desire.