Field Service Technician Senior - Rotator

About the role

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

Essential Duties

• 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 the required documentation accurately and quickly.

Non‑Essential Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• All employees shall be in compliance with the Archrock Health Safety and Environmental Policy and local, statutory and/or regulatory requirements at all times.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform all essential duties.
• Advanced diagnostic and repair skills on multiple types of equipment, including compressor packages, gas process, and power generation equipment.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) to standard with no help.
• Lead a team performing Major Maintenance (MM), Overhaul and MOB / DEMOB projects to standard with limited to no assistance.
• Perform compressor calculations.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills.
• Read, write, and speak English for work orders, manuals, etc.
• Model all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Use computer skills, including vendor‑specific programs (Cat, Waukesha, Ariel, Murphy, etc.), Internet Explorer, and Outlook.
• Regularly complete and submit company‑required documentation accurately and timely.
• Respond to after‑hours requests regularly on an on‑call basis.

Knowledge

• 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 them.
• Advanced troubleshooting of telematics.
• Working knowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations.
• General understanding of customer’s production equipment, scrubbers, and on/off skid.
• Full understanding of all processes and systems related to compressor operation.
• Knowledge of company maintenance standards checklist and ability to follow it accurately.
• Ability to read performance curves to make adjustments to compressor packages.

Education and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Gas or diesel engine and compressor school/training preferred.

Experience

• 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.

Leadership

• Serve as a resource to others for mentoring, knowledge transfer, training, and checking work.
• May occasionally lead a crew.
• Provide technical mentoring, aligned with company and OEM standards, to upcoming technicians.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be fit for duty and meet medical requirements for required PPE (including respiratory protection). Frequent manual dexterity, reaching, talking, hearing, sitting while driving or using a PC, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and twisting with good balance. Regularly lift, move, and carry up to 50 lb and push/pull up to 110 lb; occasionally carry at least 40 lb with one hand for 10 ft; occasionally crawl, climb in and around equipment, stairs, and vertical ladders. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and focus adjustment. Extensive travel; work in inclement weather for extended periods.

Problem Solving and Innovation

• Resolves the majority of troubleshooting issues with no help.
• Provides solutions to a diverse scope of complex engine and compressor problems, requiring analysis, new approaches, planning, and resourcefulness.
• Regularly identifies opportunities and offers ideas, methods, and innovations to enhance teamwork, individual development, efficiency, and quality.

Impact

• Actions and decisions impact operational and financial results in the work group.
• Typically resolves problematic units and customer‑related issues in a timely manner.
• Enhanced skills can lead to fewer scheduled delays or decreased costs.
• Accountable for HSE, service quality, and customer satisfaction.

About Us

Archrock is a premier provider of natural gas compression services to customers in the energy industry throughout the United States and a leading supplier of aftermarket services to owners of 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 above the generous compensation and benefits we offer. Career paths are well defined, with room for growth available to everyone. Employees have the flexibility and support to pursue different roles within the company, and with locations across the United States they have the freedom to relocate if they desire.