Commissioning Technician

Kodiakgas; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services is seeking a Commissioning Technician to ensure compression units operate safely through assessment, adjustment, and cleaning. You will develop customer relationships while following Kodiak procedures.

Responsibilities include data collection, on-site testing, and timely reporting. Travel up to 75% and overtime may be required; strong mechanical aptitude and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in natural gas compression or related field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read OEM manuals.
• Capable of traveling up to 50–75% of the time.
• Clear communication with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Complete unit assessments, calibrations, cleanings and system checks per Kodiak standards.
• Escalate issues to supervisor when unresolved.
• Ensure accurate data collection and unit performance.
• Be on location for every test and perform corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare and submit reports; maintain stakeholder communications.

Skills

Mechanical intuition

Customer service

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

CAT commissioning certification

Waukesha commissioning certification

2-3 years in natural gas compression

Tools

Crane operation

Commercial vehicle operation

OEM manuals comprehension

Job description

Onsite - Field

TX - Victoria

OK - Oklahoma City

Full time

JR3770

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Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry.

Position Summary

The Commissioning Technician is responsible for ensuring that compressions units are operating safely upon assessing, adjusting and cleaning. He/she must comply with all company procedures and develop and maintain customer relationships.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete assessment of unit including any needed calibrations, cleanings, controls or system checks per Kodiak standards
• Escalate unit issues that cannot be resolved to supervisor and/or manager
• Ensure all required data collection is correct and complete
• Responsible for ensuring all units are operating correctly
• Be on location for every test performed
• Perform corrective action as needed based on failed emissions testing
• Follow-up tests when out of compliance
• One day per week spent on preparing/submitting reports
• Weekly Communication with supervisor on any compliance issues, an update of weekly schedule
• Maintain communications with emissions, operations and customers

Education, Experience, & Training

• CAT and Waukesha commissioning certification preferred
• 2-3 years in natural gas compression or related experience
• OEM, trade school, or comparable work experience in a related field/industry
• Day-to-day completion of job responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Strong mechanical intuition or ability
• Comprehension of OEM and miscellaneous technical manuals and literature
• Operation of commercial vehicles, specialty tooling, and cranes
• Strong mechanical aptitude/mechanically inclined.
• Communication and customer service skills
• High level of organizational skills
• Microsoft Office suite (excel, word, outlook)
• Positive attitude and high level of energy
• Nominal supervisory experience

Physical Demands

• Ability to travel up to 50 - 75% of the time.
• Overtime, extended or non-traditional working hours may be required
• Must be able to stand or walk on uneven terrain, climb personnel stairs and ladders, stoop, squat and/or crawl depending on the directed task
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, weather conditions and environments on a location-by-location basis
• High noise environment (>85 dbA) will occur with ear protection
• Potential controlled, exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Standing, kneeling, bending, squatting, twisting for long periods of time
• Climb ladders up to 25 feet
• Ability to use common hand tools related to job needs

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Kodiak Gas Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry.

Kodiak’s 99.5%+ Runtime is the Result of Empowering Partnership with Employees, Stakeholders, Customers, and Vendors.

ReqID: JR3770