Recip Technician, Entry

Kodiak Gas Services; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services in Pecos, TX is seeking an Entry Recip Technician to operate, monitor, and maintain gas reciprocating engine power generation packages on site. This role performs inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The position follows a 28-days-on / 28-days-off schedule with extended shifts that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Valid driver's license required; travel and PPE compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in power generation, reciprocating engines, electrical systems, or related mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret basic electrical, control, and mechanical schematics and service manuals.
• Familiarity with standard operating procedures, diagnostic tools, and maintenance documentation.
• Comfortable with customer interaction, call-outs, and working independently with moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain gas reciprocating engine power generation packages and related systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine corrective maintenance on reciprocating generators and associated equipment.
• Monitor control panels, gauges, alarms, and instrumentation to ensure assets are operating within designated parameters.
• Diagnose common mechanical, electrical, starting, charging, fuel, ignition, sensor, and alarm issues using standard diagnostics, SOPs, and available software tools.
• Evaluate and verify operational readiness of equipment following shutdown or trip events.
• Perform walk-around inspections, external visual checks, and routine housekeeping of operational areas.
• Assist with installation and basic startup support of power generation assets and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, service reports, inspection findings, and parts usage in service and operations management systems.
• Maintain compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, attend required safety meetings and training, and utilize required PPE at all times.
• Work effectively in team environments under time-sensitive and, at times, emergency response conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Customer interaction

Safety compliance

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.

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.

The Recip Technician, Entry is an entry level reciprocating engine field technician responsible for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of gas reciprocating engine packages used in power generation operations. This role performs routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operations.

This is a rotational position operating on a 28‑days‑on / 28‑days‑off schedule, requiring extended shifts that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain gas reciprocating engine power generation packages and related systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine corrective maintenance on reciprocating generators and associated equipment.
• Monitor control panels, gauges, alarms, and instrumentation to ensure assets are operating within designated parameters.
• Diagnose common mechanical, electrical, starting, charging, fuel, ignition, sensor, and alarm issues using standard diagnostics, SOPs, and available software tools.
• Evaluate and verify operational readiness of equipment following shutdown or trip events.
• Perform walk-around inspections, external visual checks, and routine housekeeping of operational areas.
• Assist with installation and basic startup support of power generation assets and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, service reports, inspection findings, and parts usage in service and operations management systems.
• Maintain compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, attend required safety meetings and training, and utilize required PPE at all times.
• Work effectively in team environments under time-sensitive and, at times, emergency response conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Training

• Minimum 0-2 years of relevant experience in power generation, reciprocating engines, electrical systems, or related mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret basic electrical, control, and mechanical schematics and service manuals.
• Familiarity with standard operating procedures, diagnostic tools, and maintenance documentation.
• Comfortable with customer interaction, call-outs, and working independently with moderate supervision.

Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License with a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) within acceptable company policy guidelines.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and working on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs and maintain balance without assistance.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 10lbs frequently and up to 50-80lbs occassionally.
• Work in high-noise environments (>85 dBA) with required hearing protection.
• Work outdoors in extreme heat and cold and around hazardous materials (controlled conditions).
• Required use of PPE including FR clothing, hard hats, eye protection, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

Travel Requirements

• Position will require frequent travel including overnight stays, based on business needs.

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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.