Field Commissioning Technician – Gas Compression

Kodiakgas; Carlsbad, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a Commissioning Technician to ensure compressions units operate safely, assess and adjust equipment, and maintain customer relationships on-site across field tests.

This full-time role requires 2-3 years in natural gas compression, strong mechanical aptitude, and solid communication with operations and customers. Expect data reporting and regular site visits.

Qualifications

• 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 aptitude/mechanically inclined.
• Comprehension of OEM manuals and literature.
• Operation of commercial vehicles, specialty tooling, and cranes.
• Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Communication and customer service skills.
• High level of organizational skills.
• Nominal supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessment of unit including any needed calibrations, cleanings, controls or system checks per Kodiak standards.
• Complete Expense Reports legibly, detailed and timely per guidelines set by Kodiak.
• 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.
• Once per month servicing truck.
• Weekly communication with supervisor on any compliance issues, an update of weekly schedule.
• Maintain communications with emissions, operations and customers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Trade school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kodiak Gas Services in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a Commissioning Technician to ensure compressions units operate safely, assess and adjust equipment, and maintain customer relationships on-site across field tests.

This full-time role requires 2-3 years in natural gas compression, strong mechanical aptitude, and solid communication with operations and customers. Expect data reporting and regular site visits.