Lead Field Service Technician

Position: LEAD FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
At K&R Operating our employees are what makes the difference. As our industry changes one thing remains constant, great people make a great company, our success is due to the great people that work here. K&R Operating is staffed with certified, professional and experienced full-service personnel capable of handling all equipment needs. Our technicians specialize in all makes and models of engines and compressors.

Join us and be a part of the new standard!

Summary: This is a full-time Lead Field Technician position based out of South Louisiana.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide specific guidance and leadership to Field Technicians working on a variety of jobs
• Ensure Field Technicians are completing daily task including all necessary reports
• Provide onsite leadership performing skilled tasks including all levels of maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on a wide variety of natural gas engine and compressors
• Troubleshoot and diagnose all levels of compressor system failures and optimize compression equipment performance
• Ensure that you and your Field Technicians comply with all company and customer policies and procedures
• Complete appropriate paperwork as directed
• Continually hone and develop skills in line with technological advances of the industry
• Able to work in a team environment as a contributing team member and capable of working alone when required
• Present a professional image
• The ability to go offshore if needed

Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in compressor and engine maintenance.
• Possess intermediate knowledge of surface production equipment.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills to general electronic and mechanical control problems.
• Possess the necessary skills to lead employees in the field
• Operate and provide training to Field Technicians on all types of diagnostic tools and have a full set of hand tools as defined by company standards.
• Willing to travel for short and extended periods of time.
• Willing to work different shifts and take call outs.
• Required to pass all drug-related and background testing.
• Good customer-relation skills.
• Attend training and leadership classes and/or seminars as required.
• Should have intermediate computer skills and be capable of utilizing the computer as an appropriate diagnostic tool.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Formal vocational training preferred
• 10+ years of engine and compressor maintenance experience preferred
• Emissions controls, Control Panel and I&E experience
• Advanced Caterpillar and Waukesha engine experience
• Advanced Ariel, GE and other gas compressor experience

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to maintain an acceptable driving record
• CAT Training

Physical Demands

• Often required to lift heavy objects
• Spend long periods of time standing
• Work reasonable lengths of time in hot and cold environments
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

FREE medical and vision coverage for all K&R employees, industry leading medical coverage for dependents, 401k with company match, dental coverage, short-term and long-term disability and MORE