Oil & Gas Shop Technician - Midland, TX

EmergencyMD; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergencyMD is seeking a skilled SHOP TECHNICIAN to perform maintenance and repair on gas engines and compressors at customer sites. You will work standard hours with potential on-call rotations, using Cat ET, Cat SIS, Waukesha ESM, and other diagnostics tools.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with natural gas engines, compressors, and electrical systems, plus a high school diploma or equivalent. A clean driving record and on-site Louisiana work location are expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of gas engines, compressors, electrical systems, panel boards, and skid wiring.
• Working knowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations.
• Understanding of customer production equipment (scrubbers, on/off skid).
• Understanding of compressor package operation and maintenance standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair on Caterpillar, Cummins, and Waukesha engines and compressors at customer sites.
• Perform preventative maintenance to standard with minimal supervision.
• Provide strong customer service and communication.
• Utilize Cat ET, Cat SIS, Waukesha ESM, Ariel Performance Tool and Murphy Configuration Tool.
• Complete and submit required documentation on time using company software.

Skills

Gas engines knowledge

Compressors knowledge

Electrical systems understanding

Panel boards & wiring

Customer service skills

Documentation accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Gas/diesel engine and compressor training

Tools

Cat ET

Cat SIS

Waukesha ESM

Ariel Performance Tool

Murphy Configuration Tool

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a SHOPTECHNICIAN to join our growing operations at our Resource Energy Equipment Shreveport, LA location.

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Salary is based on a technician's experience, skills, education and training. For technicians, overtime is typically calculated daily after 8 hours worked.

YOU

The person in this role will be responsible for performing maintenance and repair activities on gas compression and/or process equipment, at customer's location, as directed.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

• Demonstrate troubleshooting and repair skills on multiple types of equipment including Caterpillar, Cummins, and Waukesha Engines as well as multiple types of Compressors.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance to standard with minimal assistance.
• Have high level customer service and communication skills.
• Use computer skills, including specific programs (Cat ET, Cat SIS, Waukesha ESM, Ariel Performance, Murphy Configuration Tool, etc.)
• Regularly complete and submit company required documentation through company software in a timely manner.

MOST IMPORTANT QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of gas engines and compressors, electrical systems, panel boards, skid wiring, etc.
• Working knowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations.
• General understanding of customer's production equipment (Scrubbers, on/off skid).
• Understands all processes and systems on how a compressor package works.
• Knowledge of maintenance standards checklist and ability to follow accurately and completely.
• Typically, at least 5 years of experience with natural gas engines and compressors, and a working knowledge of production equipment.
• May serve as a resource to others with less experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Gas or diesel engine and compressor school/training preferred.

JOB FACTS

• SHIFT SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 7am - 5pm; may require working hours outside standard work schedule (specifics discussed during interviews)
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Requires physical movement, lifting, squatting, bending, climbing, and working with mechanical rotating parts in the Louisiana climate
• Career structure and growth through our Technician Career Development Program
• Scheduled local on call rotation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to occasionally lift 75 pounds from floor to chest. The employee must have the ability to reach and use the arms within a full range of motion in order to retrieve stocked parts. The employee must be able to endure prolonged stooping, kneeling, crouching and squatting while performing mechanical operations. The employee must be able to exert push/pull forces with the arms in order to use various wrenches and tools. The employee must be able to endure prolonged forward and overhead arm positions while performing mechanical operations. The employee must be able to use the hands to grasp hand tools and parts. The employee must have the ability to climb onto and operate equipment. The employee must have the ability to operate and maintain a field service vehicle with GVW of less than 26,000 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Employee regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts. May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity. The noise level may be loud at times. Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment. Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with occasional loudness when equipment is running.