Field Service Technician Intermediate

Performs maintenance and repair activities on gas compression and/or process equipment at customer's location, as directed.

Essential Duties:

- Maintains a safe and well-organized work environment.

- Performs most Call Outs (CO) without assistance from a technical expert.  Diagnoses and repairs mechanical problems on multiple compressor configurations. 

- Performs Major Maintenance (MM), Overhauls and MOB/DEMOB as part of a team.

- Completes and submits required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

 

Non-Essential Duties:  Performs other duties as assigned.

All employees shall be in compliance with the Archrock Health Safety and Environmental Policy and local, statutory and/or regulatory requirements at all times.

Skills and Abilities: 

Ability to:

- Perform all essential duties.

- Demonstrate proficiency in accurately and efficiently diagnosing and repairing mechanical problems on multiple compressor configurations.

- Show track record of performing Preventative Maintenance (PM) with no guidance and minimal COs due to poor PM work.

- Perform Major Maintenance (MM), Overhauls, and MOB / DEMOB as part of a team.

- Perform most Call Outs (CO) without assistance from a technical expert.

- Demonstrate customer service skills.

- Read, write and speak English (work orders, manuals, etc.)

- Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures.

- Use intermediate computer skills, including engine specific software (Cat and Waukesha), Internet Explorer and Outlook.

- Complete and submit company required documentation in an accurate and timely fashion.

- Respond to afterhours request regularly on an on call basis.
 

Knowledge:

- Knowledge of gas engines and compressors, electrical systems, panel boards, skid wiring, control systems and end-devices, etc., through Compressor 101, equivalent training or performance verification.

- Knowledge of some new technologies.

- Basic knowledge of troubleshooting Telematics.

- Working knowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations.

- General understanding of customer’s production equipment, scrubbers, and on/off skid.

- General understanding of all processes and systems and how a compressor works.

- Knowledge of company maintenance standards checklist and ability to accurately and completely follow.

 

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 3 years of experience with natural gas engines and compressors, and a working knowledge of production equipment.

 

Leadership:

- May serve as a resource to others with less experience.

- Often called on to assist in training or mentoring less experienced FSTs.

 

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:

- Most assignments regularly require some problem identification and resolution.
- Implements solutions to non-recurring problems by analyzing, interpreting and evaluating various precedents and data.
- Anticipates and proactively solves moderately complex problems using internal and external resource.
- Routinely identifies opportunities and provi