Recip Technician, Intermediate

Kodiak Gas Services LLC; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services LLC is seeking a Recip Technician to operate, monitor, and maintain gas reciprocating engine power generation packages across field sites. The role requires diagnosing issues, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensuring safe, reliable operation while following HSE policies.

Frequent travel is required as part of the 28-days-on/28-days-off rotation. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years with power generation or related equipment, basic schematics literacy, and

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in power generation, reciprocating engines, or related mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret basic electrical, control, and mechanical schematics and service manuals.
• Familiarity with SOPs, diagnostic tools, and maintenance documentation.
• Comfortable with customer interaction 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 operate within parameters.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, starting, charging, fuel, ignition, sensor, and alarm issues using standard diagnostics and tools.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, service reports, and parts usage in management systems.

Skills

Power generation

Gas reciprocating engines

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

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. The Recip Technician is a fully functioning 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 1‑2 years of relevant experience in power generation, reciprocating engines, gas turbine operations, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

#fieldmechanic 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.