Field Service Technician

Baseline Energy Services; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baseline Energy Services is seeking a Field Service Technician based in Midland, Texas, to oversee the maintenance of power generation equipment. This role will entail performing preventative maintenance, ensuring equipment reliability, and troubleshooting generator systems in a safety-conscious work environment.

The ideal candidate will have an experienced background or trade school education, strong troubleshooting skills, and the required tools to conduct maintenance work. Availability for nights and weekends is crucial.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to pass a background and drug screen.
• Availability to work nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on industrial natural gas generators.
• Maintain a Safety-first culture ensuring the protection of employees and customers.
• Communicate efficiently with customers when issues arise.

Skills

Electrical/generator troubleshooting & repair

Engine overhaul

Systematic troubleshooting/problem solving skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Experienced background or trade school

Tools

Own hand tools

Job description

Overview And Purpose

Are you an experienced technical guru that can repair anything? Do you prefer working independently in a field environment where success depends on you? Do you thrive on making repairs correctly the first time while under pressure from customers who are counting on you to get it right? Do you value efficiency and getting the job done quickly? Do you plan out your work and think through important details before you start your work?

The Field Service Technician position exists to oversee and maintain power generation equipment on rent with customers in a designated region. This person will be responsible for maximizing equipment run time by performing maintenance as needed and ensuring that all equipment is always in proper working condition.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on industrial natural gas generators on customer locations. Basic maintenance items include:
• Monthly oil change, spark plug change, oil and air filters.
• Overhead valve adjustments.
• Checking batteries.
• Washing of radiators.
• Load bank testing.
• Basic repair and maintenance of the following engine and electrical system components:
• Natural Gas Engine fuel systems.
• Cooling systems.
• Air injection systems (turbos, manifolds, etc.)
• Generator control panel troubleshooting.
• Generator ends: diagnose 480V electrical output, check diodes, replace/tune automatic voltage regulators.
• Maintain fit-for-duty status for each shift.
• Regularly drive a company vehicle to visit customer sites.
• Maintain a Safety-first culture that always ensures the protection and safety of Baseline employees and customers. This can include but is not limited to: attending customer safety meetings, auditing Field Service safety practices, frequently verifying that all work meets Baseline and customer standards, etc.
• Conduct work in accordance with company, customer, and industry safety standards to maintain an accident-free workplace.
• Mobilization and demobilization of generators to and from well sites and be present to perform all startup functions: Tying in electrical cabling, fuel lines, and synchronizing if required.
• Respond to call outs/alarms on a 24/7 basis while working or on call. Please note, work may include night time and weekend call outs.
• Communicate professionally, efficiently, and frequently with customers (production foreman, pumpers, etc.) when issues arise.
• Maintain sufficient parts inventory to meet planned and unplanned inventory needs.
• Hookup and maintenance of natural gas, diesel, and propane fuel systems at well sites.
• Assist other operating regions with repairs as needed, including travel to other regions on occasion to help with special projects or meet company repair goals.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to pass a background and drug screen.
• Ability to comply with all safe work practices, policies, and processes at all times.
• Experienced background or trade school.
• Electrical/generator troubleshooting & repair.
• Engine overhaul.
• Systematic troubleshooting/problem solving skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must have own hand tools (company provides specialty tools).
• Availability to work nights and weekends as needed.