What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician – Archrock EMD position at Archrock?
Headquartered in Houston, Texas — 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.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, Field Technicians will be responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining gas compression units at various clients’ sites. This position demands a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and strong commitment to safety.
- Equipment Inspections: Conduct routine inspections of gas compressor units to assess their condition and identify potential issues or maintenance requirements.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and operational problems with gas compressors, analyzing performance date and using diagnostic tools to pinpoint the root cause of issues.
- Maintenance and Repairs: Perform scheduled maintenance and unscheduled repairs on gas compressor equipment, ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
- Preventive maintenance: Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans to enhance equipment reliability and extend its operations life.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety guidelines, protocols, and regulations while working on-site, promote a strong safety culture and ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs as well as update equipment manuals and service logs.
- Customer communications: Interact with clients professionally, providing updates on maintenance progress, explaining report requirements, and offering recommendations to optimize equipment performance.
- Troubleshooting Support: Provide remote technical support to clients and collaborate with the service team to address complex issues or emergencies.
- Continuous learning: Stay updated on advancements in gas compression technology, attending training sessions and workshops to enhance your technical knowledge and fills.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree or relevant technical certification is a plus.
- Proven experience as a Gas Compressor Field Technician or similar role in the oil and gas industry.
- In-Depth knowledge of gas compressor systems, including reciprocating and centrifugal compressors.
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, as well as relevant troubleshooting techniques.
- Proficiency in using diagnostic tools, testing equipment, and hand tools.
- Familiarity with safety protocols and regulations in the oil and gas industry.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with clients and colleagues effectively.
- Physical fitness and ability to work in outdoor and sometimes challenging environments.
- Willingness to travel to different client sites and work flexible hours as needed.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
This job description is a summary of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks, as assigned by supervisor, regardless of job title or routine job duties.Archrock is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Director of HR Operations and Recruiting at 303-633-0897 or Maysy.Yang@archrock.com OR the Human Resources Department at 303-633-0897 or HRServices@archrock.com.
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