Field Service Technician, Rotator

Kodiakgas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services is seeking a skilled Field Technician to join our Midland, TX operations. You will diagnose and repair gas compression equipment, lead maintenance activities, and ensure high mechanical availability while supporting safety and operational procedures.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, SSE program familiarity, and 5+ years of field experience with gas processes and electrical troubleshooting. A valid driver's license and strong English skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• SSE program completion plus 3+ years in intermediate Field Technician role.
• 5+ years in gas processes, compression, and related equipment.
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting skills and equipment knowledge.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer focus.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable MVR; read/write/speak English.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates, and performs job activities per Kodiak goals.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex repairs and major equipment overhauls.
• Mentor and lead in the area; maintain 98% or better mechanical availability.
• Provide input for area budgeting and parts planning with Supply Chain.
• Ensure 24/7 coverage; participate in on-call rotations and overtime.
• Maintain clean, presentable units and complete required reports.

Skills

Field technician experience

Gas processes knowledge

Advanced electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork and communication

Customer focus

Self-motivation and problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

SSE program completion

5+ years related field experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Kodiak offers a competitive benefits package that supports employees' health, financial security, and overall well-being, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and wellness resources.

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• Directs, coordinates, and performs the job activities in a manner consistent with the Company's goals and objectives.
• Takes initiative and fulfills duties according to Kodiak procedures.
• Acts as the informal mentor and leader in the area.
• Required to troubleshoot all complex repairs and major equipment overhauls and operation
• Required to troubleshoot and repair all electrical issues
• Participation in all HSE related activities, expert level of knowledge in HSE procedures and policies.
• Safety Expert and role model.
• Cultivates, builds, and maintains customer relationships
• Takes all corrective actions necessary to ensure guaranteed 98% or better mechanical availability of equipment.
• Provides input to the Area Manager on personnel needed to provide timely and economical maintenance in assigned area
• Provides information to the Area Manager for the preparation of the planning of area's budget.
• Analyzes the job parts and supply inventory to effectively communicate with Supply Chain, ensuring a sufficient level of parts for optimal job performance.
• Maintain assigned units in a clean and presentable condition.
• Completes the proper reports and actions required by the area's operating procedures/policies
• Provides 24/7 coverage
• Works overtime and is available for on-call rotations. Overtime and on-call requirements include work after regular work, hours, weekends, and holidays.
• May backfill lead, as necessary
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Education, Experience and Training

• A High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Preferred- OEM, Trade School and/or 5 plus years comparable work experience in a related field/industry
• Successful completion of Kodiak's Short Service Employee (SSE) program, plus (a minimum of) 3 years in an intermediate level Field Technician role
• Deep knowledge in gas processes, mechanic of motor compressors (Waukesha, Ariel, Caterpillar, etc.)5 plus years (in total) of compression process, production, and equipment related experience and/or training
• Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting skills
• Main competencies: teamwork, effective communication, both written and oral, analytical capability, Strong mechanical aptitude, self-motivation and self-control, initiative, planning and problem solving, and customer focus.
• Possess advanced and complete knowledge of compressor packages, including all components and systems
• Expert knowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Valid Driver's License, with Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) within the acceptable parameters of Company Policy required
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Physical Demands

• Requires operation of heavy equipment
• Requires employee to stand for 75% of the time
• Requires employee to sit for 25% of the time
• Requires employee to climb ladders or stairs to inspecting, repairing, and painting equipment and must be able to maintain balance on stairs and/or ladders without assistance
• Must be able to communicate and respond to coworkers, customers, and emergency cues/alarms, in person and on the telephone, including use of mobile devices
• Must be able to frequently lift at least 10 pounds, infrequent lifting of > 50 lbs.
• High noise environment (>85dbA) will occur with ear protection
• Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Requires work in outdoor conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold.
• 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.