Field Service Technician, AMS Rotator Senior

Kodiak Gas Services; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services is seeking a seasoned Field Service Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair natural gas compression equipment on customer sites. This role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills, strict safety discipline, and a customer-focused mindset to ensure equipment operates reliably.

You will work closely with external customers and internal teams, participate in 14-day shifts with 24/7 coverage, and provide detailed reporting to support continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or vocational training in mechanical or electrical field preferred.
• CAT G3600/G3500 engine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform job activities per Kodiak procedures and objectives.
• Troubleshoot complex repairs and major equipment overhauls.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose compressor system failures.
• Optimize compression equipment performance.
• Complete required reports per operating procedures.
• Communicate parts and inventory needs to Supply Chain.
• Prioritize repair work with competing demands.
• Assess repair/replacement needs and identify best solutions.
• Perform regular inspections and maintenance to ensure unit health.
• Provide 24/7 coverage for 14-day shifts; overtime/on-call rotations.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostic tools

Reading schematics

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational training in mechanical, electrical, or related field

Tools

CAT G3600/G3500 engine experience

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.

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.

Summary

The Field Service Technician, AMS Rotator Senior is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing natural gas compression equipment. This role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality. This position will work closely with external customers and internal team members to ensure that all equipment is functioning efficiently and safely.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs the job activities in a manner consistent with Kodiak’s procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Required to troubleshoot some complex repairs and major equipment overhauls.
• Builds and maintains customer relationships.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose all levels of compressor system failures.
• Optimize compression equipment performance.
• Completes the proper reports and actions required by the area’s operating procedures/policies.
• Analyzes the job parts and supply inventory to effectively communicate with Supply Chain, ensuring a sufficient level of parts for optimal job performance.
• Prioritize repair work when there are competing demands.
• Assess repair/replacement needs and identify the best solution.
• Perform consistent inspections and maintenance of units to proactively ensure unit health.
• Provides 24/7 coverage for the duration of each 14-day shift.
• Works overtime and is available for on-call rotations. Overtime and on-call requirements include work after regular work, hours, weekends, and holidays.

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical or vocational training in mechanical, electrical, or related field preferred.

Work Experience

• 5+ years of compressor maintenance or related industry experience required.
• Caterpillar G3600/G3500 Natural Gas Engine experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Physical Demands

• Requires operation of heavy equipment.
• Requires employee to stand for up to 75% of the time.
• Requires employee to climb ladders or stairs.
• Intermittent lifting of > 50lbs from the ground.
• High noise environment (>85dbA) will occur with ear protection.
• Potential, controlled, exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Requires work in outdoor conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold.
• Overtime, extended, or non-traditional working hours may be required.
• Requires moving and maintaining self in different positions—stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Must wear all required PPE, including fire-retardant clothing, hard hats, face shields, hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots.
• Requires an employee to frequently type and use computer and other office equipment such as a copier, printer, calendar, telephone, etc.

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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.