Field Service Technician

Distro; North Dakota; Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Propak Energy Services Ltd. seeks Field Service Technicians to support maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and commissioning of natural gas compression equipment. You will service engines, compressors, instrumentation, and packages in demanding field environments.

Applicants should have strong mechanical aptitude, safety focus, and willingness to travel. Experience with Caterpillar, Waukesha, and Ariel is preferred but transferable experience is welcome.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• 1-2 years in natural gas compression or related mechanical industries.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to read manuals, procedures, and schematics.

Responsabilités

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on engines, compressors, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot Caterpillar, Waukesha, Ariel equipment and related systems.
• Diagnose mechanical failures and determine root causes in the field.
• Travel to customer sites and complete field repairs safely and efficiently.

Connaissances

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

Rotating equipment

Tool use

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Diagnostic software

Instrumentation testing tools

PLC troubleshooting tools

Description du poste

Position Summary

Propak Energy Services Ltd. is seeking motivated and mechanically skilled Field Service Technicians to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, startup, and commissioning of natural gas compression equipment. This position plays a critical role in servicing natural gas engines, reciprocating compressors, screw compressors, instrumentation, controls, and complete compressor packages throughout the oil and gas industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work independently in demanding field environments. While experience with Caterpillar 3500/3600 engines, Waukesha engines, and Ariel compressors is highly desirable, candidates with transferable experience from heavy industrial, power generation, mining, oilfield, or rotating equipment environments are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on natural gas engines, compressors, and associated equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair Caterpillar, Waukesha, Ariel, and related compression equipment.
• Conduct inspections to identify wear, leaks, vibration, overheating, alignment issues, and performance deficiencies.
• Perform component replacement, adjustment, torque procedures, alignments, and clearance checks.
• Assist with engine and compressor overhauls, rebuilds, and turnaround projects.
• Maintain complete compressor packages including lubrication, cooling, piping, fuel systems, and auxiliary equipment.

Engine & Compressor Service

• Service Caterpillar 3500 and 3600 natural gas engines.
• Support maintenance and repairs on Waukesha gas-engine platforms.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Ariel reciprocating compressors, including KBK and JGK models.
• Assist with screw compressor inspections, repairs, and package maintenance.
• Perform troubleshooting and repair activities on rotating equipment and mechanical systems.

Instrumentation & Controls

• Inspect and maintain instrumentation, sensors, gauges, switches, transmitters, and control tubing.
• Assist with PLC and compressor control-panel troubleshooting.
• Interpret fault codes, alarms, operating readings, and system diagnostics.
• Utilize diagnostic software, laptops, and testing equipment to identify equipment issues.
• Support startup and commissioning activities.

Field Service Operations

• Respond to customer service requests and equipment breakdowns.
• Diagnose mechanical failures and determine root causes.
• Conduct field repairs safely and efficiently.
• Work directly with customer operations personnel and site representatives.
• Travel to customer locations throughout assigned service regions and other domestic locations when required.

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete daily service reports and job documentation.
• Record maintenance activities, inspections, repair details, measurements, and recommendations.
• Document labor, travel, equipment conditions, and replacement parts.
• Utilize company software and digital reporting tools accurately.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company, customer, OSHA, DOT, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in job safety analyses, toolbox meetings, and pre-job planning.
• Utilize required PPE at all times.
• Follow lockout/tagout and hazardous-energy-control procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Operate company vehicles and equipment safely.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in natural gas compression, oil & gas, heavy equipment, industrial maintenance, power generation, mining, or related mechanical industries.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience working with engines, compressors, pumps, rotating equipment, or heavy industrial machinery.
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals, procedures, and schematics.
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic field reports.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, lifting devices, and measuring instruments.
• Willingness to work overtime and participate in on-call rotations when required.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather and field conditions.
• Ability to travel extensively for field assignments.
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.
• Ability to pass background screening, MVR review, and drug testing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct natural gas compression experience.
• Experience with Caterpillar 3500 and 3600 gas engines.
• Experience with Waukesha natural gas engines.
• Experience with Ariel KBK and JGK reciprocating compressors.
• Experience with screw compressors and compressor packages.
• Oil and gas field service experience.
• Instrumentation, controls, and control-tubing experience.
• Familiarity with PLC systems and industrial automation.
• Engine and compressor overhaul experience.
• Startup, commissioning, or warranty-service experience.
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