Overhaul Technician, Senior

Kodiak Gas Services LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services LLC is seeking an Overhaul Technician III to ensure compression units operate reliably, inspect, repair, and replace parts as needed. The role collaborates with Field Supervisors and Area Managers to determine overhaul requirements and optimize unit health.

Applicants should have 2–4 years in natural gas compression or related fields, strong mechanical aptitude, and experience with OEM manuals. This position may require overtime and physical work in varied environments.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in natural gas compression or related field/industry.
• Day-to-day completion of responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Should understand OEM manuals and literature.

Responsibilities

• Identify units needing repair or overhaul work.
• Assist junior technicians on difficult tasks.
• Act as SME for overhaul requests and communicate with supervisors.
• Prioritize repair work when multiple demands exist.
• Inspect units to proactively ensure health and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

MS Office

Read OEM manuals

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cranes

Specialty tooling

Commercial vehicles operation

Job description

JOIN THE PEOPLE POWERING KODIAK Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry.

Position Summary

The Overhaul Technician III will ensure compression units are operating without issue, inspecting, repairing, and replacing parts when necessary. He/she will work closely with the Field Supervisors and Area Managers to determine what units need repairs or replacements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work closely with Field Supervisors and Area Mangers to identify units that are in need of repair or overhaul work
• Assist Overhaul Technicians I and II team members with more difficult demands
• Act as a subject matter expert in technical overhaul requests
• Provide assistance and feedback to Overhaul Supervisor
• Prioritize repair work when there are competing demands
• Assess repair/replacement needs and identify the best solution
• Communicate clearly with other overhaul team members to work quickly and efficiently
• Perform consistent inspections and maintenance of units to proactively ensure unit health
• Replace specific parts of the unit as needed in order to maintain efficiency
• Work across areas and regions seamlessly
• Perform any additional, miscellaneous tasks as delegated

Education, Experience, & Training

2-4 years in natural gas compression or related experience OEM, trade school, or comparable work experience in a related field/industry Day-to-day completion of job responsibilities with minimal supervision Strong mechanical intuition or ability Comprehension of OEM and miscellaneous technical manuals and literature Operation of commercial vehicles, specialty tooling, and cranes Strong mechanical aptitude/mechanically inclined. Communication and customer service skills Microsoft Office suite (excel, word, outlook)High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands

• Overtime, extended or non-traditional working hours may be required
• Intermittent lifting of > 50lbs from the ground
• Must be able to stand or walk on uneven terrain, climb personnel stairs and ladders, stoop, squat and/or crawl depending on the directed task
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, weather conditions and environments on a location-by-location basis
• High noise environment (>85 dbA) will occur with ear protection
• Potential controlled, exposure to hazardous chemicals

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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.

Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry.

Kodiak’s 99.5%+ Runtime is the Result of Empowering Partnership with Employees, Stakeholders, Customers, and Vendors.