Gas Compressor Mechanic

Company: Archrock
Location: Knott
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Overview: Performs maintenance and repair activities on gas compression and/or process equipment, at customer's location, as directed. Acts as a technical resource for more complex issues in assigned area.Skills and Abilities: Ability to:- Demonstrate advanced troubleshooting and repair skills on multiple types of equipment including Caterpillar, Cummins, and Waukesha Engines as well as Ariel Compressors.- Perform Preventative Maintenance (Adjust valves) to standard with no help.- Lead a team performing Major Maintenance (Top End, Head changes, Piston and Liner replacement), Assembly and Disassembly projects to standard with limited to no assistance.- Perform compressor calculations.- Have high level customer service and communication skills.- Read, write and speak English (work orders, manuals, etc.).- Use computer skills, including vendor specific programs (Cat ET, Cat SIS, Waukesha ESP, Ariel Performance, Murphy Config Tool, etc.), Google Chrome and Outlook.- Regularly complete and submit company required documentation through company software in a timely manner.Knowledge: - Thorough knowledge of gas engines and compressors, electrical systems, panel boards, controls, skid wiring, etc., through advanced training or performance verification.- Working knowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations.- General understanding of customers production equipment (Scrubbers, on/off skid).- Fully understands all processes and systems on how a compressor works.- Knowledge of maintenance standards and ability to accurately and completely follow.Minimum Education and Certification: - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.- Valid driver's license and a good driving record.- Gas or diesel engine and compressor school/training preferred.Minimum Experience: - Typically at least 5 years experience with natural gas engines and compressors, and a working knowledge of production equipment.- Demonstrated history of successful and safe service experience.Benefits: (Full-Time Employees)- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- Quarterly Bonuses- Up to 5% Match 401(k) Retirement Plan - Employee stock purchase plan - Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250- Dependent Education Scholarship Program- Competitive Paid Time off including nine paid holidays- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance at no cost to the employee- Annual boot allowance for field ops roles- Annual Tool Allowance- Full FR Uniform Provided- Service Truck on Day 1 (Field Service Technician Roles Only)Leadership: - Expected to serve as a resource to others for mentoring, knowledge transfer, training and checking work.- May occasionally lead a crew.Non-Essential Duties: Performs other duties as assigned Physical Demands: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)- Must be fit for duty for the job tasks being performed (Refer to WorkSaver Systems Critical Demands for full details).- Must meet the medical requirements necessary to wear PPE required by role (includes respiratory protection medical requirements as required by role).- Constantly required to display good manual dexterity and to reach with hands and arms.- Constantly required to talk and hear.- Frequently required to sit while driving or using a PC.- Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, and twist with good balance.- Regularly required to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds and to push and pull up to 110 pounds.- Occasionally required to carry at least 40 pounds with one hand for at least 10 feet.- Occasionally required to crawl, climb in and around equipment, stairs and vertical ladders.- Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Problem Solving and Innovation:- Resolves majority of the troubleshooting issues with no help. - Provides solutions to a diverse scope and range of complex engine and compressor problems where analysis of information requires evaluation, new approaches, planning and resourcefulness. - Expected to regularly identify opportunities and to provide ideas, methods and innovations to enhance teamwork, individual development, efficiency and quality. Impact:- Actions and decisions impact operational, and financial results in work group. - Typically resolves problematic units and customer related issues in a timely manner. - Enhanced skills will most likely result in fewer scheduled delays or decreased costs. - Accountable for HSE, service quality, and customer satisfaction. Freedom to ACT:- Typically receives and follows specific detailed instructions and/or procedures.- Typically works with no supervision.- Follows standard practices and procedures in reviewing situations or data from which answers can most often be readily obtained.- Selects methods, techniques and approaches and arranges activities to meet defined schedule.- Determines action to be taken within limits of standard practice and authority.

Keywords: Archrock, Midland , Gas Compressor Mechanic, Engineering , Knott, Texas