Run Test Technician
CEIS | Critical Energy Infrastructure Services · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
Quality AssuranceContract
CEIS Power is seeking a Run Test Technician to perform testing, verification, and troubleshooting of gas compressors and PLC control panels post‑manufacturing. This is a contract‑to‑hire position with an industrial manufacturing and service company that values fast‑paced growth, safety, performance, and customer specifications.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience troubleshooting PLC control panels and/or operating Caterpillar and Waukesha engines.
- Proficiency interpreting engineering documentation including P&IDs, General Arrangement drawings, and electrical schematics.
- Hands‑on experience with Caterpillar and Waukesha engines.
- Familiarity with Ariel and Dresser Rand compressors.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated dependability, motivation, and self‑direction.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Capable of providing guidance and leadership to junior personnel as needed.
Responsibilities
- Conduct functional run tests on natural gas compressor packages and PLC‑based control panels in accordance with company procedures and customer specifications.
- Verify proper operation of engines, compressors, control systems, and instrumentation.
- Set up test environments, including fuel, electrical, and control connections.
- Operate and monitor compressors during start‑up, load, and shutdown cycles.
- Test and validate PLC control logic, safety interlocks, alarms, and shutdown sequences.
- Record and analyze test data to ensure compliance with performance and safety standards.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control system issues.
- Maintain calibration, cleanliness, and readiness of test equipment and facilities.
- Coordinate contractor, owner, and inspection activities as needed.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and company quality policies.
- Complete and properly sign off required project documentation.
- Provide technical feedback to engineering, production, and quality teams to improve design and testing processes.
- Assist in training new employees and support supervisors as needed.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Support cross‑functional collaboration and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
For interest or referrals, contact Wesley at (346) 340‑9156 or email a resume to wesley.joachim@ceis.com.