Recip Technician, Senior

Kodiak Gas Services, Inc.; Pecos (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Recip Technician to operate onsite in Pecos, TX. You will act as a technical authority for field teams, performing advanced diagnostics on reciprocating engines and generators while supporting commissioning and reliability initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor junior technicians. Travel may be required, including domestic and international assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of advanced reciprocating engine or generator experience.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems and perform root-cause analysis.
• Strong schematic, controls, and diagnostic software literacy.
• Proven contribution to procedure development, reliability, or maintenance program improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics and resolve complex or novel failures on reciprocating generators and auxiliary systems.
• Lead root-cause analysis efforts and implement sustainable corrective actions and revised procedures.
• Provide commissioning support, major component troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Support and mentor Intermediate and Entry Technicians; serve as technical escalation point.
• Develop, improve, and standardize maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and reliability practices.
• Support toughest field issues across multiple sites with minimal oversight.

Skills

Diagnostics

Root-cause analysis

Controls literacy

Schematic literacy

Controls literacy

Mentoring

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

## Recip Technician, SeniorApply: Onsite - Field: TX - Pecos: Full time: Posted Today: JR3794**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**Highest-level reciprocating engine specialist responsible for complex diagnostics, commissioning support, fleet reliability, and continuous improvement of maintenance programs. Operates independently across sites and serves as a technical authority for field teams. **Essential Duties & Responsibilities*** Perform advanced diagnostics and resolve complex or novel failures on reciprocating generators and auxiliary systems.* Lead root-cause analysis efforts and implement sustainable corrective actions and revised procedures.* Provide commissioning support, major component troubleshooting, and performance optimization.* Support and mentor Intermediate and Entry Technicians; serve as technical escalation point.* Develop, improve, and standardize maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and reliability practices.* Support toughest field issues across multiple sites with minimal oversight. **Education, Experience & Training*** 5+ years of advanced reciprocating engine or generator experience.* Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and perform root-cause analysis.* Strong schematic, controls, and diagnostic software literacy.* Proven contribution to procedure development, reliability, or maintenance program improvement. **Certifications**Valid Driver’s License, with Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) within acceptable parameters of Company Policy. **Physical Demands*** Operation of heavy equipment and tools.* Standing up to 75% of the time; sitting up to 25% of the time.* Ability to climb ladders or stairs and maintain balance without assistance.* Frequent lifting of at least 10 pounds; infrequent lifting over 50 pounds.* Work in high-noise environments (>85 dBA) with required hearing protection.* Work outdoors in extreme heat and cold; controlled exposure to hazardous chemicals.* Use of required PPE including FR clothing, hard hats, hearing, eye, and foot protection. **Travel Requirements**Position may require domestic and international travel and overnight stays depending on business needs. Travel may exceed 50% and may occur on short notice. #fieldmechanic#powergenerationtechnicians*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.*