Field Service Technician I/II/Sr

Kern River Gas Transmission Company; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BHE Compression Services is seeking a skilled technician for compression operations across multiple sites. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting field teams in safety and efficiency.

You will mentor peers and ensure compliance with procedures while adapting to remote locations and varying conditions. Applicants should have a high school diploma, mechanical aptitude, and experience with engines or heavy machinery, plus the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with mechanical aptitude and experience in engines, rotating equipment, or heavy machinery.
• Ability to recognize and resolve complex operating issues in an assigned specialty and share knowledge with others.
• Knowledge of operator qualification regulations and ability to evaluate others' skill proficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance related to compression and subsystems; provides operations problem resolution support.
• Acts as a functional specialist and provides on-the-job training for other technicians.
• Oversees projects within one's functional expertise and evaluates others for qualifications.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Gas compression experience

Problem solving

Safety conscious

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Fluke tools

Allegro field PC

Job description

Job Description

As a technician assigned to an operating area, demonstrates advanced functional skills in compression; applies skills to identify and resolve specialty-specific operating issues in an operating area; completes general preventive maintenance tasks as assigned and demonstrates an overall seasoned knowledge of compression operations.

Job Description

As a technician assigned to an operating area, demonstrates advanced functional skills in compression; applies skills to identify and resolve specialty-specific operating issues in an operating area; completes general preventive maintenance tasks as assigned and demonstrates an overall seasoned knowledge of compression operations.

Responsibilities

• Completes preventive maintenance tasks related to compression and all related subsystems (including start/stop, operation, safety shutdown and controls), provides operations problem resolution support to an assigned operating area.
• Acts as a functional specialist in an operating area identifying and resolving operational issues and actively provides on-the-job training for other operations personnel.
• Oversees operating area projects unique to one's functional expertise.
• Acts as an evaluator of other technicians to ensure they demonstrate operator qualifications in compliance with their defined job duties and federal requirements if applicable.
• Understands and applies company procurement and contracting procedures to obtain third party services in support of assigned projects.
• Performs trouble shooting and problem resolution, particularly in one's specialty area, in an effective, timely, and thorough manner.
• Is safety conscious and works in a safe manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with fellow technicians, operations management, other operating areas, and support groups.
• Retains proficiency in operator qualification core skill blocks as required.
• Performs responsibilities as directed within determined time frames.
• Satisfies customer needs.
• Acts as an environmental steward and in compliance with environmental regulations.
• Attends work on a regular basis and supports the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules and Code of Business Conduct.
• Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent with mechanical aptitude and experience in engines, rotating equipment, or heavy machinery required. Prefer 3 years of experience in gas compression with preference to CAT, Waukesha, and/or Ariel certifications and experience.
• Ability to apply a high level of competence in order to recognize and resolve complex operating issues in an assigned specialty and associated areas of expertise and share that knowledge with others.
• Knowledge of operator qualification regulations and ability to evaluate others¿ skill proficiencies consistent with those requirements.
• Good organizational, interpersonal, and initiative skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills. Bilingual a plus.
• Good working knowledge of computers and desktop software (Outlook, Word and Excel preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret operating manuals and engineering standards.
• Ability to learn/use specialty computer programs and equipment, e.g., Fluke test equipment; compressor alignment software and equipment; engine and compressor performance analysis software.
• Ability to learn/use specialty computer programs and equipment, e.g., Allegro field computer to capture inspection data for test points, rectifiers, etc.; corrosion database and analysis software; Fluke test equipment for measurement calibration and analysis software; compressor alignment software and equipment; turbine and compressor performance analysis software.
• Effective analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to identify facility operating issues and take necessary corrective actions.
• Must be 21 years or older, have a valid driver's license, be able to pass a commercial motor vehicle physical and be able to drive on adverse road conditions.
• Must be able to work in remote locations, often working alone, sometimes in adverse/hazardous working conditions. These working conditions can include (1) escaping high pressure gas, or (2) adverse weather conditions and temperatures.
• Must be able to perform hand tool manipulation of both small and large nuts/bolts and screws. Must be able to push/pull, walk, climb stairs and ladders, do some heavy lifting, work overhead and in cramped quarters.
• After-hours work as needed and routine on-call rotations subject to 24-hour a day callout are mandatory with some out-of-area travel requirements. Requires carrying a company-provided cell phone and laptop computer.
• Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity. Support the Company’s CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers.

About Us

BHE Compression Services is the new leader in environmentally clean, low-emission, large-horsepower contract compression services. We are committed to executing creative and innovative solutions that minimize the impact of our operations on the environment.

• People – First and foremost, we work every day to get our people home safely to their family and friends. We are continually identifying opportunities to partner with like-minded organizations to enable our team to accelerate our vision both internally and externally. We are always making time to invest in our people, their friends, family and the communities we work and live in.
• Technology – We utilize the latest technology to improve safety, operational reliability and environmental impact while maintaining a “small company” feel and entrepreneurial spirit. Asset monitoring and actionable analysis is used to minimize operational downtime and trips to the field. Our team is committed to engraining sustainable practices into our operating culture.
• Environment – We are the first to engineer, design, pursue a patent and operate a compressor package that eliminates and captures raw methane emissions, minimizes combustion emissions, and ensures compliance 24/7. Our operations have a target methane intensity of 0.2% or less, setting us on a course to be the leader in clean emission, large-horsepower applications worldwide.

We are here to be the new leader in the compression industry, working tirelessly to achieve zero recordable injuries and zero preventable vehicle incidents. We strive to maintain a positive relationship with our people, customers and the communities we live in, 100% reliability, and zero greenhouse gas emissions. Our work to improve and raise the bar will never be complete!

About The Team

BHE Compression Services is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.