Gulf Coast Region (USA) - Remote/Field Based
Description
Location: Field-Based | Travel: ~80% | Job Type: Full-Time
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Serve as a technical subject matter expert for reciprocating compression equipment, providing advanced technical and mechanical support to internal and external customers.
- Lead and perform startup, commissioning, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, major repairs, and troubleshooting on reciprocating engines and compressors.
- Diagnose complex equipment issues using engine and compressor diagnostics, operating data, vibration, emissions, performance information, and other technical measurements.
- Interpret technical data and equipment performance, identify root causes, and develop solutions that restore equipment reliability and customer uptime.
- Apply advanced knowledge of mechanical systems, controls, process piping, valves, skid systems, alignment, engine/compressor operation, and commissioning requirements.
- Present technical findings and recommendations professionally to customers while coordinating with Engineering, Operations, Sales, and other internal teams.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other Field Service personnel while maintaining the highest standards for safety, quality, documentation, and customer execution.
WHO YOU ARE
- An experienced reciprocating compression technician with 6+ years of hands-on industry experience and demonstrated progression through Field Service Technician I, II, and III responsibilities.
- A proven technical SME capable of diagnosing and resolving complex problems with limited supervision.
- Experienced with engine and compressor diagnostics and comfortable interpreting collected data to determine equipment condition and corrective action.
- Highly proficient in reciprocating compression systems, including mechanical components, engine operation, compressor operation, alignment, and performance.
- Able to lead or independently perform startup and commissioning activities.
- Comfortable working with technical documentation, OEM manuals, engineering information, service procedures, and equipment data.
- Able to communicate complex technical findings clearly to both customers and internal stakeholders.
- Willing and able to travel approximately 80%, including extended customer assignments and non-standard work schedules when required.
PREFERRED
- Advanced technical education, associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent industry experience.
- Extensive experience with Cooper-Bessemer, Ajax, Superior, Gemini, Enterprise, Caterpillar, Clark, Waukesha, Ariel, or similar reciprocating compression platforms.
- Experience with vibration analysis, emissions diagnostics, engine performance analysis, or other advanced diagnostic methods.
- Strong knowledge of controls, instrumentation, process piping, valves, skid construction, and package operation.
- Previous experience serving as a technical lead, product specialist, commissioning specialist, or field service SME.
- Experience presenting technical findings and recommendations directly to customers.
WHY JOIN US
- Most benefits are effective on your first day of employment - no waiting period.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage (6-month short-term disability waiting period)
- Voluntary life, AD&D, and long-term disability buy up plan
- Voluntary benefit plans including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance plans
- 401(k) with up to 5% company match, employees are 100% vested on Day 1
- Maternity and parental leave, Arc Fertility Benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support.
Cooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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