Mechanical Compressor Technician II - LAS

About the role

This position executes a wide range of routine operating tasks, applies established methods to keep equipment available, and resolves common issues.

Responsibilities

• Starts, stops, and operates compressor units and auxiliary systems; adjusts within prescribed limits to maintain flow and pressure.
• Performs routine checks on engines, compressors, separators, coolers, and dehydration equipment; documents results.
• Replaces basic components (filters, gaskets) and replenishes fluids following standard procedures.
• Train and lead other field O&M employees, both on technical and company administrative and operation policies and procedures.
• Coincides and communicates with vendors, contractors, encroachers, etc. to order materials or parts and schedules work for repairs.
• Maintains tidy tool and parts areas; updates inventory counts for consumables used during routine tasks.
• Troubleshoots mechanical problems. Evaluates and optimizes mechanical efficiencies.
• Completes required paperwork: reports, requisitions, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of related experience in Natural Gas Compression or Storage Operations.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
  • Compressor Station Operations - Manage and maintain compressor stations to enhance the reliability and efficiency of gas transmission.
  • Corrosion Control - Implementing processes and methods of combating corrosion by protecting metals against corrosion.
  • Inspection Management - A critical process of quality control that involves measuring, examining, and reviewing materials against standard requirements to ensure materials or components conform to the standards and latest guidelines.
  • Maintenance Management - Management of activities such as repair work, servicing, replacing, inspecting and testing.
  • Health and Safety Management - Designing, developing and implementing formal management systems that can help manage health and safety.
  • Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes.
  • Emergency Response Management - The coordination and management of resources and responsibilities pertaining to the mitigation of, preparedness for, response to, and recovery from an emergency.
  • Project/Program Management - The process of leading the work of a team to achieve goals and meet success criteria at a specified time.
  • Documentation and Records Management - Creating, distributing, using, maintaining and disposition of recorded information maintained as evidence of business activities and transactions.
  • Root Cause Analysis - The process of discovering the root causes of problems in order to identify appropriate solutions.
• Skills: Substantial knowledge of mechanical principals and strong troubleshooting skills. Ability to read technical manuals, one-line diagrams, piping alignment sheets, etc.
• Other: Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel/Word/Access) specifically for the purposes of word processing, spreadsheet applications, and information retrieval. Ability to maintain detailed records to ensure compliance with all Company policies as well as all local, state, and federal regulations. Possess strong verbal and written English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with SAP and Caterpillar reciprocating compressors is highly desirable.