Field Service Technician Senior - Rotator

Job Description

Performs maintenance and repair activities on gas compression and/or process equipment at customer locations as directed. Acts as a technical resource for more complex issues in the assigned area.

• Maintains a safe and well‑organized work environment and models all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) to standard with no help.
• Performs most Call‑Outs (CO) without assistance from a technical expert; diagnoses and repairs mechanical problems on multiple types of equipment, including compressor packages, gas process and power generation equipment used within the region.
• Leads a team performing Major Maintenance (MM), Overhaul and MOB / DEMOB projects to standard with limited to no assistance.
• Completes and submits the required documentation accurately and quickly.

Performs other duties as assigned.

All employees shall be in compliance with the Archrock Health Safety and Environmental Policy and local, statutory and/or regulatory requirements at all times.

• Perform all essential duties.
• Demonstrate advanced diagnostic and repair skills on multiple types of equipment.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) to standard with no help.
• Lead a team performing Major Maintenance (MM), Overhaul and MOB / DEMOB projects to standard with limited to no assistance.
• Perform compressor calculations.
• Demonstrate customer service skills.
• Read, write, and speak English (work orders, manuals, etc.).
• Model all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Use computer skills, including vendor‑specific programs (Cat, Waukesha, Ariel, Murphy, etc.), Internet Explorer, and Outlook.
• Regularly complete and submit company‑required documentation in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Respond to after‑hours requests regularly on an on‑call basis.

• Thorough knowledge of gas engines and compressors, electrical systems, panel boards, controls, skid wiring, etc., through advanced training or performance verification.
• Knowledge of new technologies and ability to troubleshoot or learn them.
• Advanced troubleshooting of Telematics.
• Working knowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations.
• General understanding of customer’s production equipment, scrubbers, and on/off skid.
• Fully understands all processes and systems of how a compressor works.
• Knowledge of company maintenance standards checklist and ability to follow it accurately.
• Ability to read performance curves to make adjustments to a compressor package.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Gas or diesel engine and compressor school/training preferred.

• Typically at least 5 years of experience with natural gas engines and compressors, and a working knowledge of production equipment.
• Demonstrated history of successful and safe service experience.

• Expected to serve as a resource to others for mentoring, knowledge transfer, training, and checking work.
• May occasionally lead a crew.
• Provide technical mentoring, aligned with company and OEM standards, to upcoming technicians.

• Must be fit for duty for the tasks being performed – see Work Saver Systems for full details.
• Must meet medical requirements necessary to wear PPE, including respiratory protection medical requirements.
• Constantly required to display good manual dexterity and to reach with hands and arms.
• Constantly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to sit while driving or using a PC.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, and twist with good balance.
• Regularly required to lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds and to push and pull up to 110 pounds.
• Occasionally required to carry at least 40 pounds with one hand for at least 10 feet.
• Occasionally required to crawl, climb in and around equipment, stairs, and vertical ladders.
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Extensive travel.
• Drives and works in inclement weather for extended periods.

• Resolves the majority of…