Recip Technician, Intermediate
Kodiak Gas Services · Oklahoma City, OK · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and maintain gas reciprocating engine power generation packages and related systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance and routine corrective maintenance on reciprocating generators and associated equipment.
- Maintain accurate operational logs, service reports, inspection findings, and parts usage in service and operations management systems.
- Monitor control panels, gauges, alarms, and instrumentation to ensure assets are operating within designated parameters.
- Diagnose common mechanical, electrical, starting, charging, fuel, ignition, sensor, and alarm issues using standard diagnostics, SOPs, and available software tools.
- Evaluate and verify operational readiness of equipment following shutdown or trip events.
- Perform walk-around inspections, external visual checks, and routine housekeeping of operational areas.
- Afford assistance with installation and basic startup support of power generation assets and related equipment.
- Work effectively in team environments under time-sensitive and, at times, emergency response conditions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience & Training
- Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in power generation, reciprocating engines, gas turbine operations, electrical systems, or related mechanical equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret basic electrical, control, and mechanical schematics and service manuals.
- Familiarity with standard operating procedures, diagnostic tools, and maintenance documentation.
- Comfortable with customer interaction, call-outs, and working independently with moderate supervision.
Physical Demands
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and working on uneven surfaces.
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs and maintain balance without assistance.
- Ability to lift and carry at least 10lbs frequently and up to 50-80lbs occasionally.
- Work in high-noise environments (>85 dBA) with required hearing protection.
- Work outdoors in extreme heat and cold and around hazardous materials (controlled conditions).
- Required use of PPE including FR clothing, hard hats, eye protection, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
Travel Requirements
- Position will require frequent travel including overnight stays, based on business needs.