Protection and Controls Engineer

Kodiak Gas Services LLC; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services LLC is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the design of packages and stations, ensuring compliance with specifications and industry standards. You will review field data, drive improvements, and mentor junior staff, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs.

You will provide technical guidance on electrical and control system designs, support safety and reliability initiatives, and help deliver projects on time and within scope.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design of packages and stations to meet specifications and performance metrics.
• Reviewing field evaluations to measure compression unit and station performance.
• Identifying and leading resolution efforts for inefficiencies or malfunctions in systems.
• Providing technical guidance to engineers and designers in electrical and control system design.

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Leading the design of packages and stations to ensure specifications and performance metrics are met as outlined by the Director of Fleet & Capital Purchasing, Stations Construction Group, customers, and industry standards.
• Reviewing and approving field evaluations to measure and record compression unit and station performance, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.
• Identifying, diagnosing, and leading resolution efforts for inefficiencies or malfunctions in compression units and station systems.
• Reviewing and approving drawings by designers and/or vendors to ensure stations and compression units meet Kodiak design criteria and applicable industry standards.
• Providing technical guidance and oversight to engineers and designers in the development of electrical and control system designs.
• Collaborating with Sales, Operations, and Construction teams to ensure that customer requirements and special provisions are effectively incorporated into station and package designs.
• Supporting project execution by contributing to scope development, timelines, and design reviews.
• Leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for system or equipment failures.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory, safety, and engineering standards (e.g., ASME, NEC, B31.3, B31.8).
• Attending all required Kodiak safety trainings and ensuring adherence to all Kodiak safety requirements.
• Promoting and reinforcing a strong safety culture for both yourself and fellow Kodiak employees.
• Mentoring and developing entry-level and junior engineers.

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.