Junior Compressor Technician – Maintenance & Start‑up

Lewis Energy Group

Town of Texas (WI)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Lewis Energy Group is seeking a maintenance technician to set, maintain, repair and operate compressors in their area. The role performs preventive maintenance and routine mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs on company assets.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, inspections, reading gauges, starting equipment, taking oil samples and ensuring emissions compliance. Requirements: high school diploma and 1 year related experience; valid driver’s license; willingness to

Qualifications

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 1 year related experience.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
Familiarity with portable diagnostic tools.
Basic computer navigation and utilization skills.
Technical certification in automotive, lift truck, heavy equipment and/or diesel engine repair preferred.
Valid Driver’s License
Working knowledge of pneumatic and electric starters, fuel systems, cooling systems, lubrication systems, ignition systems and other compression related anatomy.
Working knowledge of electrical systems.
Available for call-outs (evenings/nights, weekends and holidays) as shifts require and travel as needed (work on units, training, etc – may be overnight, days, week, etc).
Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed/required.
Ability and willingness to take direction from supervisors and senior team members.

Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance on equipment according to established guidelines and time frames.
Troubleshoots and diagnoses routine problems or recurring malfunctions of company assets and chooses course of action. Consults with supervisor to ensure accuracy of diagnosis and approval for work.
Completes troubleshooting repairs and/or modifications work on equipment.
Performs daily inspections of tools and equipment used. Ensures cleanliness of hand tools, equipment and parts.
Reads gas meters and instrumentation, records the amounts of gas received/delivered/consumed and reports any operational, temperature and pressure changes as needed in operating logs.
Adjusts valves and equipment to obtain specified performance.
Operates power-driven pumps that transfer liquids, semi-liquids, gases or powdered materials. This includes adding these materials on the equipment and properly disposing of them.
Operates controls and turns valves to start compressor engines, pumps and auxiliary equipment.
Takes oil samples, completes necessary paperwork and submits for laboratory analysis.
Sets units and performs start-up procedures on location.
Assists in disassembly and removal of unit from locations.
Ensures field equipment is operating under current emissions guidelines/standards.
Overhauls engines, compressors and related components as needed.
Submits parts covered under warranty, tracks/reports parts sent for warranty and ensures core credits are received and returned when applicable.