Service Technician II

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Service Technician II responsible for service and maintenance of gas engine compressor packages and associate equipment for multiple applications.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Must be able to perform work offshore on platforms and onshore as required per job.
• Interpret Compressor Performance runs and other OEM Software.
• Provide higher level of preventative and corrective field mechanical service on gas compression, process, and/or production equipment on site at client locations.
• Complete troubleshooting and repairing equipment, packages, and systems.
• Provide labor, guidance, and coordination required for immediate repair needs and major equipment overhauls and operation.
• Identify and address equipment, package, and plant inefficiencies/issues.
• Install and perform minor and major overhauls on all equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of electrical systems and maintenance and service on them.
• Takes initiative and fulfills duties consistent with company standards, policies, and controllable expense budget.
• Provide input to Supervisor on personnel and materials needs to provide optimal job planning.
• Provide leadership and training to new Field Technicians.
• Assist in equipment Start-up/Commissioning.
• Maintain knowledge of Purging and loading practices/procedures.
• Performs the job activities in a manner consistent with the projects goals and objectives; Stops activities that are unsafe for personnel or the environment when they occur or about to occur.
• Complete proper reports/actions required by the location's operating policies including the completion of Daily Service Reports.
• Review job parts & supply inventory to minimize investment while maintaining a sufficient level to insure proper job performance.
• Fill in as a Supervisor and/or Lead Field Service Technician when needed.
• May temporarily move from Field to Shop for work as needed based off workloads and other location requirements.

Education/Experience/Languages:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); Vocational School or Associated Degree preferred.
• 4+ years’ experience in compression maintenance and overhauls, large diesel engine repairs or heavy mechanical experience.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
• Currently comply with and/or be able to successfully complete Health Safety training.
• Must be able to provide his/her own small hand tools as directed by Operations Management.
• Basic understanding of Gas & Oil properties, conditions, and theories.
• Basic understanding of Compressor and Production Equipment types, models, and theory of operation.
• Basic understanding of Installation, Assembly, Commissioning, Trouble Shooting and Repair procedures related to gas compressors and production equipment.
• Knowledge of Pressure Ratings, Piping Schedules, Safety Systems rated to installation and commissioning of gas compressors and production equipment.
• Thorough understanding of tooling utilized to install, maintain, and operate Gas Compressors and Production Equipment.
• Strong mechanical ability related to Assembly and Disassembly.
• Aptitude to Trouble Shoot and Repair malfunctioning equipment.
• Proficient in computer skills necessary to submit detailed reports, documentation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the physical labor necessary.
• Must be able to work overtime and be available for after-hour call outs as necessary.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with the use of proper lifting techniques and procedures.
• Stand, walk, climb, perform overhead work with fall protection, use hands to feel, handle or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, sit, talk and hear.
• Ability to kneel, balance, push, pull, drive, stoop, climb, and crouch.
• When applicable: must be able to conform to customer-required physical and medical standards.
• When applicable: must be able to wear SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus), APR (air purifying respirator), and particle masks as needed when working in hazardous environments. 

What We Offer:

• We offer you flexible working conditions, versatile and independent activities in a dynamic international environment.
• Good working conditions and an open corporate culture based on clearly defined values that are lived out in everyday life are the hallmarks of the company.
• Hybrid work and flexible working hours
• Work life balance and health initiatives

Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.