The posting
Responsibilities
Knowledge:
- Thorough knowledge of gas engines and compressors, electrical systems, panel boards, controls, skid wiring, etc., through advanced training or performance verification.
- Knowledge of new technologies.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations.
- Knowledge of company maintenance scheduler and other company software tools.
- Fully understands customer’s production equipment.
- Fully understands all processes and systems how compressor works regardless of types, makes or models used in the region.
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical / electro-mechanical failure analysis and investigation.
- Advanced compression and engine performance.
- Understanding of Pulsation and Vibration.
- Ability to read Performance Curves to adjust compressor package.
Minimum Education and Certification:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
- Gas or diesel engine and compressor school / training preferred.
Minimum Experience:
- Typically at least 8 years of experience with natural gas engines and compressors.
- Large and small horsepower (HP) experience preferred.
- Demonstrated history of successful and safe service experience.
Leadership:
- Frequently leads, monitors and checks work of at least 3 technicians.
- Trains team members to improve skill, productivity, safety, quality and processes.
- Provide technical mentoring, aligned with company and OEM standards, to upcoming technicians.
- Gives input for hire, fire, and job changes.
- Gives input for performance review, discipline and issues.
- Champions HSE in the team.
Physical Demands: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
- Must be fit for duty for the job tasks being performed - Refer to WorkSaver Systemssm for full details.
- Must meet the medical requirements necessary to wear PPE required by role (includes respiratory protection medical requirements as required by role).
- Constantly required to display good manual dexterity and to reach with hands and arms.
- Constantly required to talk and hear.
- Frequently required to sit while driving or using a PC.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, and twist with good balance.
- Regularly required to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds and to push and pull up to 110 pounds.
- Occasionally required to carry at least 40 pounds with one hand for at least 10 feet.
- Occasionally required to crawl, climb in and around equipment, stairs and vertical ladders.
- Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Extensive Travel.
- Drives and works in inclement weather for extended periods.
Problem Solving and Innovation:
- Requires no help and covers most difficult situations for Call Outs (CO), Preventative Maintenance (PM), Overhauls, MOB (unit sets)/ DEMOB and can run Major Maintenance (MM) projects with no assistance.
- Provides solutions to a diverse scope and range of technical, operational and people problems.
- Solutions frequently require evaluation of variable factors, new approaches, planning and resourcefulness.
- Expected to regularly identify opportunities and to provide ideas, methods and innovations to enhance teamwork, efficiency and quality within the scope of role.
Impact:
- Actions and decisions impact operational, and financial, results of Service Area.
- Accountable for team's HSE performance, service quality, and customer satisfaction.
- No budget responsibilities but is expected to be aware of decisions that impact the budget in assigned area and how to impact positively.
- Recommends overtime.
Freedom to Act:
- Expected to work with little instruction and minimal supervision.
- Determines action to be taken within limits of standard practice and authority.
Qualifications
- Field Operations and Supervision:
- Provide leadership and guidance to field personnel, including technicians and operators, to ensure they are working effectively and safely.
- Partners with Fleet and Supply Chain departments to coordinate trucking for loading and unloading of units.
- Manages and resolves field issues as they arise, including parts and logistics, repair and maintenance, and employee relations.
- Tracks service records to identify trends with compressor rental packages.
- Manages, monitors, and assists with random and quarterly unit inspections to ensure that all rental assets are inspected with supporting documentation.
- Manages, coordinates, and assists with all start-ups, installation and return of compressor packages.
- Reports any potential problems on the units concerning engineering, assembly and/or equipment failure to appropriate departments.
- Equipment Maintenance:
- Monitors, assesses, and anticipates human capital needs (i.e., adequate levels of staffing, engagement, and performance) to meet business needs.
- Evaluates, develops, and implements maintenance policies and procedures.
- Inspects, tests, and measures completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
- Performs skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
- Ensures timely completion, accuracy, and integrity of all field related paperwork (i.e., FSRs, daily work orders, expense reports, etc.).
- Troubleshoot and provide training to team members.
- Perform routine inspections of units and ensure they are clean of oil and debris.
- Team Leadership:
- Determines schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.
- Manages and coordinates the on-call schedule for field service technicians.
- Confers with management, sales team, various support groups and customers to identify resource needs and coordinates work activities accordingly.
About Us
Archrock is a premier provider of natural gas compression services to customers in the energy industry throughout the U.S. and a leading supplier of aftermarket services to customers who own compression equipment. With approximately 1,000 employees, our unmatched expertise and team of highly qualified, certified technicians are backed by more than 70 years of industry experience.
Archrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
At Archrock, we value our people, over and above the generous compensation and benefits we offer. We strive to be good stewards of their careers. Career paths are well defined and room for growth is available to everyone. Employees have the flexibility and support to pursue different roles within the company. And in an operation that has locations across the United States they have the freedom to relocate if they desire.
