Field Service Technician Entry, AMS at Kodiak Gas… · TX -…

Summary

The Field Service Technician, AMS is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing natural gas compression equipment. This role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality. This position will work closely with external customers and internal team members to ensure that all equipment is functioning efficiently and safely.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs the job activities in a manner consistent with Kodiak’s procedures, goals, and objectives.

• Required to troubleshoot some complex repairs and major equipment overhauls.

• Builds and maintains customer relationships.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose all levels of compressor system failures.

• Optimize compression equipment performance.

• Completes the proper reports and actions required by the area’s operating procedures/policies.

• Analyzes the job parts and supply inventory to effectively communicate with Supply Chain, ensuring a sufficient level of parts for optimal job performance.

• Prioritize repair work when there are competing demands.

• Assess repair/replacement needs and identify the best solution.

• Perform consistent inspections and maintenance of units to proactively ensure unit health.

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Technical or vocational training in mechanical, electrical, or related field preferred.

Work Experience

• 3+ years of compressor maintenance or related industry experience required.

• Caterpillar G3600/G3500 Natural Gas Engine experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Physical Demands

• Requires operation of heavy equipment.

• Requires employee to stand for up to 75% of the time.

• Requires employee to climb ladders or stairs.

• Intermittent lifting of > 50lbs from the ground.

• High noise environment (>85dbA) will occur with ear protection.

• Potential, controlled, exposure to hazardous chemicals.

• Requires work in outdoor conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold.

• Overtime, extended, or non-traditional working hours may be required.

• Requires moving and maintaining self in different positions—stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.

• Must wear all required PPE, including fire-retardant clothing, hard hats, face shields, hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots.

• Requires an employee to frequently type and use computer and other office equipment such as a copier, printer, calendar, telephone, etc.