Service Technician - Lead

Overview

Burckhardt Compression US is hiring for Service Technician Lead at our New Iberia, LA operation.

• Must be able to perform work offshore on platforms and onshore as required per job.
• Provide leadership, training, and supervise a team of Service Technicians – execute responsibilities in accordance with company policies.
• Assign and manage field work force, handle performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, issue resolution, and other HR functions as required.
• Provide preventative and corrective field mechanical service on gas compression, process, and/or production equipment on site at client locations.
• Must be able to complete troubleshooting and repairing equipment, packages, and systems; be able to provide guidance and coordinate jobs in progress.
• Able to complete minor and major overhauls and revamps.
• Must communicate with customers about project updates and other information as needed.
• Must have strong mechanical abilities to set level and align prime mover to driven equipment using dial indicators and/or laser alignment tools.
• Identifies and addresses equipment, package, and plant inefficiencies/issues.
• Takes initiative and fulfills duties consistent with company standards, policies, and controllable expense budget.
• Provides input to Supervisor on personnel and materials needs to provide optimal job planning.
• Assist in equipment Start-up/Commissioning – broad understanding of procedures and requirements.
• Knowledgeable of Purging and loading practices/procedures; must be able to train as needed.
• Complete full Daily Service Reports by providing full description of actions performed and completed on each service call. Monitor additional workflows for accuracy.
• May temporarily move from Field to Shop for work as needed based off workloads and other location requirements.

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED);
  Vocational School or Associated Degree preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years' experience in the field or certificate of completion from acceptable trade school or military training and experience in related field
• Valid Drivers License.
• Read, write, speak and understand basic English.
• Special Equipment and Tools Used Requiring Application Knowledge:
• Dial Indicator and Laser Alignment Tools.
• Precision Measurement Tooling.
• Digital Pressure Measurement Tooling.
• Exhaust Gas Analyzer.
• Digital volt and ohm meter (DVOM).
• Laptop Computer and related original equipment manufacturer Software and Firmware.
• Hydraulic Torque Tooling.
• Gas Detector, Colorimetric Stain Tubes, Escape, Rescue and Work Air Packs SCBA (as applicable).
• 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.

• 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.

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• FSA and HSA, Employer paid basic life 2x annual base, STD / LTD, and a variety of voluntary benefits to meet the needs of your family
• Health benefits start 1st of the month after date of hire
• 401k plan with 5% employer match
• Annual bonus incentive program
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card (varies based on position)
• Mobile Phone Allowance
• Structured career progression from Level 1 to Lead
• Ongoing training and technical development
• Supportive team culture and leadership
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge compression technologies

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.