Commissioning Technician

Kodiak Gas Services LLC; Telferner (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services LLC is seeking a Commissioning Technician to ensure safe operation of compression units on site, perform calibrations, cleans, and system checks, and maintain strong customer relationships. You will travel to client sites and coordinate with emissions, operations and customers.

The role requires 2–3 years in natural gas compression, mechanical aptitude, and proficiency with OEM manuals; CAT/Waukesha certification is preferred, and strong communication is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in natural gas compression or related experience.
• CAT and Waukesha commissioning certification preferred.
• Strong mechanical intuition and ability to read OEM manuals.
• Day-to-day completion of job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High level of organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessment of unit including 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.

Skills

Mechanical intuition

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Supervisory experience

Mechanical aptitude

MS Office

Education

CAT and Waukesha commissioning certification

Trade school or comparable experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

JOIN THE PEOPLE POWERING KODIAK 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.