I&E Technician

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Take initiative and fulfill duties according to Kodiak procedures.
• Act as a technical resource for more complex issues in assigned region.
• Troubleshoot electrical motor controls.
• Perform thru hole and surface mount soldering for electronic assemblies.
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) to standard independently under minimal supervision and major maintenance (MM), overhauls, and MOB/DEMOB as part of team.
• Troubleshoot all complex repairs and major equipment overhauls and operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair all electrical issues.
• Participation in all HSE related activities, expert level of knowledge in HSE procedures and policies.
• Cultivate, build, and maintain customer relationships.
• Provide information to the Area and Regional Managers for the preparation and planning of area’s budget and personnel needed to provide timely and economical maintenance in assigned area.
• Analyze the job parts and supply inventory to effectively, communicate with Supply Chain to ensure a sufficient level of parts for optimal job performance.
• Maintain assigned units in a clean and presentable condition.
• Complete the proper reports and actions required by the area’s operating procedures/policies

Additional Tasks

• This position will work overtime and be available for on-call rotations.
• Overtime and on-call requirements include work after regular work, hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Education, Experience and Training

• A High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Advanced knowledge of pneumatic and electric starters, electrical systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, lubrication systems, ignition systems, and other compression related anatomy.
• Preferred- OEM, Trade School and/or 5 plus years comparable work experience in a related field/industry.
• Successful completion of Kodiak’s Short Service Employee (SSE) program, plus (a minimum of) 3 years as in a similar role.
• Ability to communicate information effectively with all levels of the organization by phone, email, or in person.
• Understanding of the structure and logic of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Deep knowledge in gas processes, mechanic of motor compressors (Waukesha, Ariel, Caterpillar, etc.).
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical control systems and to maintain instrumentation systems.
• Possess advanced and complete knowledge of compressor packages, including all components and systems.
• Preferred experience with modern engines and compressors used in the natural gas industry, including modern electronic engine controls.
• Ability to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Expert knowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Physical Demands

• Requires operation of heavy equipment.
• Requires employee to stand for 75% of the time and sit for 25% of the time.
• Requires employee to climb ladders or stairs to inspecting, repairing, and painting equipment and must be able to maintain balance on stairs and/or ladders without assistance.
• Must be able to communicate and respond to coworkers, customers, and emergency cues/alarms, in person and on the telephone, including use of mobile devices.
• Must be able to frequently lift at least 10 pounds, infrequent lifting of > 50 lbs.
• High noise environment (>85dbA) will occur with ear protection.
• Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Requires an employee to frequently type and use computer and other office equipment such as a copier, printer, calendar, telephone, etc.