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Kodiak Gas Services Quality Control Technician in Midland, Texas
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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
Senior level position responsible for performing quality, detailed inspections on compressor packages. Assists in repairs of units with assigned technician and provides feedback for the development of the location’s operating policies, and material forecasts for assigned units. Has advanced diagnostic and repair skills. Can use critical thinking to understand cause and effect on unit packages.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Directs, coordinates, and performs the job activities in a manner consistent with the Company’s goals and objectives.Takes initiative and fulfills dutiesaccording to Kodiak procedures.
Provides onsite services including technical analysis and specific recommendations related tooperation of the unit.
Ensures compliance and product quality assurance of systems.
Develops and implements quality control initiatives.
Performs activities such as reviewing, investigating, and resolving discrepancies.
Audit equipment to ensure accuracy.
Completes organized examination or formal evaluation exercises.
Ensures compliance with relevant regulations, laws, and standards.
Participation in all HSE related activities.
Cultivates, builds, and maintainscustomer relationships.
Takes all corrective actions necessary to ensure guaranteed 98% or better mechanical availability of equipment.
Completes the proper reports and actions requiredby the area’s operating proceduresandpolicies
Additional tasks as assigned.
Education , Experience and Training
High School Diploma or equivalent- Required
OEM, Trade Schooland/or5plus yearscomparable work experience inGas Compression- Preferred
Successful completion of Kodiak’s Short Service Employee (SSE) program, plus (a minimum of)3years ina Seniorlevel Field Technician role
Deep knowledge in gas processes, mechanic of motor compressors (Waukesha, Ariel, Caterpillar, etc.)
Minimum of10yearsincompression process, production, and equipment related experience and/or training
Advancedelectrical troubleshootingskills
Main competencies: teamwork, effective communication(written and oral), analyticalcapability, strongmechanical aptitude,self-motivation and self-control, initiative,planning,and problem solving
Possessadvancedand completeknowledge of compressor packages, including all componentsand systems
Expertknowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations
StrongMicrosoft Office Suiteskills(Excel, Word, Outlook)
Advanced knowledge of Emit panels, Ariel Performance Program, CAT ET program,Altronic, Murphy, Allen Bradley
Certification s
ValidDriver’sLicense, with Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) within the acceptable parameters of Company Policyrequired
CAT Certifications preferred
Waukesha Certification preferred
Ariel Certificationpreferred
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Physical Demands
Requires operation of heavy equipment
Requires employee to stand for75% of the time
Requires employee to sit for 25% of the time
Requires travel up to 75% of the time
Requires employee to climb ladders or stairswhileinspectingorrepairingequipment, and must be able to maintain balance on stairs and/or ladders without assistance
Must be able to communicate and respond to coworkers, customers, and emergency cues/alarms, in person and on the telephone, including use of mobile devices
Must be able to frequently lift at least 10 pounds, infrequent lifting of > 50 lbs.
High noise environment (>85dbA) will occur with ear protection
Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals
Requires work in outdoor conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold.
Requires moving and maintaining self invarious positions—stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
Must wear all required PPE, including fire-retardant clothing,hard hats, face shields, hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots
Requires an employee to frequently type and usea computerand other office equipment such as a copier, printer, calendar, telephone,etc.
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.
ReqID: JR3441