Sr. Compressor Mechanic

Schedule: 14 on 14 off w/callouts; available as needed to work overtime and callouts based on business necessity 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Sr. Compressor Mechanic will safely and efficiently perform maintenance on all equipment as directed by his/her Maintenance Supervisor.

• Report to work on time or as scheduled.
• Be prepared to work late when required.
• Turn in weekly reports to the Supervisor.
• Advise the Supervisor on any changes on equipment or purchases that might need his approval.
• Maintain vehicle in good mechanical & clean condition.
• Report to supervisor before beginning daily assignments.
• Perform Task in a safe & responsible manner.
• Responsible for performing preventative maintenance or work on all Kinetik equipment in plants & field per work orders or assigned by supervisor & as needed.
• Keep equipment clean & in good working condition.
• Attend all safety meetings if possible.
• Compressor mechanics will be responsible for troubleshooting and performing maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on:
  • Caterpillar/Waukesha Engines & Ariel compressors
  • 5000 HP CAT Electric motors
  • Cooler fans
  • Valves on equipment & lines
  • Electrical & controls on skids
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5+ years(s) of related work experience. CAT 3500 & 3600 Experience preferred.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.

Good communicator, work planner with excellent work ethics and good background in computer applications 

Working Conditions:

• Driving on a daily basis, requiring a valid driver's license and ability to drive safely in different types of weather conditions to various locations.
• Will be working outdoors in adverse and/or extreme weather conditions.
• Works in temperature extremes due to both weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Will be working in conditions where frequent loud noises occur.
• Will be working in areas where hazardous materials require the prolonged wearing of PPE.

• Will be working in close quarters while kneeling, sitting, squatting, standing, or lying down while holding tools and/or equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. 
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level, carry and lift up to 94 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100-foot pounds of torque.

Kinetik is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.