Summary
The Field Service Technician, AMS 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. The position works closely with external customers and internal team members to ensure all equipment is functioning efficiently and safely.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate and perform job activities in a manner consistent with Kodiak’s procedures, goals, and objectives.
- Troubleshoot complex repairs and major equipment overhauls.
- Build and maintain customer relationships.
- Diagnose all levels of compressor system failures.
- Optimize compression equipment performance.
- Complete proper reports and actions required by the area’s operating procedures and policies.
- Analyze job parts and supply inventory to communicate effectively with Supply Chain, ensuring sufficient 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.
Education & Certifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Technical or vocational training in mechanical, electrical, or related field preferred.
Work Experience
3+ 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 standing for up to 75% of the time.
- Requires climbing ladders or stairs.
- Intermittent lifting of > 50 lbs from the ground.
- High noise environment (>85 dBA) will occur – ear protection required.
- Potential, controlled exposure to hazardous chemicals.
- 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: fire‑retardant clothing, hard hats, face shields, hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel‑toed boots.
- Requires frequent use of computer and other office equipment such as a copier, printer, calendar, telephone, etc.
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.