What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compressor Technician position at Devon Energy Corporation?
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The Compression Technologist 2, working under general supervision, is responsible for optimizing compression including tracking production and data to determine efficiency of units - run times, load, and sizing. The role works with Production Foremen and vendors to ensure proper compressors in place for the volumes associated with each well pad and performs routine assignments such as maintaining files/records, performing calculations, and gathering/tabulating data. The role prepares, maintains, and submits reports and records of daily, weekly, and monthly compressor operational, maintenance, and cost information. The role oversees installation of new and replacement compression equipment and conducts operational readiness review prior to start up. The role is pivotal in optimizing compression systems, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring equipment reliability.
- Monitors and reports on daily run times of compressors (primarily gas lift and VRU compressors), supports in troubleshooting problems, and assists in overseeing contractors installing and maintaining compression equipment on the organization's locations.
- Works under general supervision and performs routine assignments such as maintaining files/records, performing calculations, and gathering/tabulating data.
- Demonstrates consensus building demeanor with management, peers, direct reports, and contractors to advance operational efficiencies and is able to understand and articulate the supporting reasons and value of processed and priorities.
- Participates in proactive safety activities, demonstrates EHS commitment, and identifies opportunities for modifications to routine tasks, showcasing awareness of continuous improvement principles.
- Supports in establishing and maintaining mechanisms and processes to track inventory and location of all compression equipment and in reviewing contracts with Supply Chain to ensure consistent terms and conditions.
- Provides input to execute plans for business objectives, performs compression-specific risk mitigation tasks, and receives mentoring for knowledge transfer and skill development.
- Assists in maintaining compliance, in conjunction and coordination with the Foremen and EHS department for all regulatory, environmental, and safety issues and helps in scheduling and facilitating vendor reliability and KPI meetings.
- Demonstrates a general working knowledge of business principles and industry practices, evaluates, and recommends solutions to business and technical problems, and organizes workload consistently and efficiently.
- Develops an understanding of terminology, applications, and standard procedures for performing the engineering technician job function and is capable of climbing stairs, ladders, and various equipment.
- Trains newly hired and/or less experienced operators regarding compression equipment and possesses intermediate and advanced skills in the application of relevant software packages.
- Reviews and evaluates MA data on a weekly basis and shares data results with vendors during KPI meetings or more frequently as required.
Education:
- High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education and/or commensurate work experience is required. Associate's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or any other related discipline is preferred.
Experience:
- 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in E&P Operations specializing in areas such as Maintenance and/or Operations of Compression Equipment. or a related field. Industry experience is preferred.
Competencies:
- Oral & Written Communication
- Results Oriented
- Active Learning
- Digital Literacy
- Business Acumen
Skills:
- Recordkeeping
- Data Management
- Cost/Budget Tracking
- Reporting
- Safety Standards
- E&P Ops Software Proficiency
- Compression Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Knowledge of Drilling/Facilities/Production
Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
