Field Service Technician

Field Service TechnicianDevelops and maintains profitable relationships with natural gas producing customers within the defined geographic territory. Responsibilities/Job Duties:Maximizes cost effective and safe customer runtime reliability (mechanical availability);Installs, commissions, maintains, services, troubleshoots, and decommissions and removes Company rental fleet compressor packages in the assigned territoryEnsures compressor package environmental regulation complianceReports on new business opportunities with existing and potential customersReports on the potential availability for hire of experienced field service personnelBuilds positive working relationships and trust with customer personnel by understanding their requirements and making appropriate recommendationsPerforms scheduled preventive maintenance and service on assigned high pressure gas lift skid mounted compressor packages within a defined territoryInspects compressors, control systems and engines, using micrometers, pressure gauges, electronic diagnostic equipment, and other tools to identify and correct potential problems before they occurSubmits daily maintenance report dataComplies with all Company, customer, and government regulatory agency safety, health, and environmental laws, rules, policies, and proceduresMaintains the cleanliness of Company equipment and surrounding areaResponds to and diagnoses reasons for engine, compressor and control system failuresPerforms or assists in field rebuilding or overhauling of engines, compressors, and controlsInstalls, commissions, and starts new units, including necessary inspections and testingDisconnects, de-commissions, and removes units no longer required by customersOrders, stores, and controls an inventory of frequently needed parts and tools to maximize timely response to customer issues while avoiding the cost of excessive inventory, shrinkage, or obsolescenceIdentifies recurring maintenance issues and equipment failures and reports on same to the technical and fabrication teams by electronic mail or telephone callIdentifies needs for additional equipment with current and potential customers and reports these business development opportunities to the sales and marketing teamIdentifies experienced field service personnel who may be open to recruitment and reports on these individuals to managementAdhere to safety requirements by wearing appropriate protective gearAbility to work independently with little or no direct supervisionPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications:High School Diploma or equivalentStrong mechanical and electrical skills and knowledgeCustomer focused6 months – 2 years of experience in maintaining natural gas compression equipment, including natural gas engines, compressors, control panels, skid wiring and conduit, end devices, tubing, vessels, and coolersValid driver's license with satisfactory driving recordSet of hand tools up to 1 ¼"Proficient English language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension)Computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft OfficeAbility to pass drug screens and background checksPrefer associates degree or higher in related fieldPrefer bilingual in English/SpanishPrefer knowledge of proper purging and loading practices and proceduresPrefer ability to interpret compressor performance runs, calculate engine horsepower and calculate gas volumes