What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dehydration Technician position at Cimarron?
Dehydration Technician
📍Pittsburg, PA (& surrounding areas) | 🕒 Full-Time | 🚗 Road Warrior
About Cimarron
At Cimarron, we don’t just build emissions technology – we build a cleaner future. As a global leader in environmental solutions for the energy industry, we help capture and destroy over 90 million tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent every year. From oil and gas to biogas and renewables, our innovative tech and real-time monitoring systems are making a real dent in global emissions. Headquartered in Houston, TX and operating in over 45 countries, we’re a team of engineers, problem-solvers, and planet-protectors who believe that sustainability and energy can go hand in hand. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to work where your impact matters, Cimarron is the place for you!
The Role
We are seeking a skilled Midstream Field Technician to join our Field Services team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, solving complex problems, and working directly with customers in the field. The Midstream Field Technician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Midstream systems and related process equipment with a focus on electrical, automation, and mechanical components
Location: This is a remote position with travel within the Utica/Marcellus shale region in West Virginia, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and New York. Cimarron Field service center is located in Belpre, OH.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, commission, and maintain midstream systems such as dehydration, gas filtration, separation, and BTEX mitigation systems and any associated process equipment in the field.
- Work with customers to sell parts, troubleshooting, and any other field service T&M work.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, automation, and mechanical issues to minimize downtime and ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Perform routine inspections, calibrations, sampling, cleanouts, filter changeouts and other preventive maintenance tasks.
- Work with control systems, PLCs, and instrumentation to ensure proper automation function.
- Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
- Provide exceptional customer service by communicating clearly, efficiently, and professionally with clients on job progress and findings.
- Document service activities, field reports, and maintenance records accurately and promptly.
- Support engineering and operations teams with field feedback to improve product performance and reliability.
- Travel regularly to customer sites, often in remote or industrial environments.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Technical Aptitude: Strong mechanical, electrical, and automation skills.
- Experience: 2–5 years in field service, industrial maintenance, or equipment operations (experience with dehydration, gas processing, or similar systems a plus).
- Education: Technical diploma, associate’s degree, or equivalent work experience in electrical, mechanical, or automation disciplines.
- Knowledge of:
- PLCs, control panels, and instrumentation.
- Basic process flow knowledge on Pumps, valves, heaters, and mechanical systems.
- Electrical troubleshooting and low-voltage control systems.
- Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication, and a customer-centric mindset.
- Other Requirements:
- Willingness to travel (up to 75% of the time).
- Ability to work independently and safely in field environments.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with midstream related natural gas processing systems. Compression and combustion experience a plus.
- Familiarity with SCADA or remote monitoring systems.
- Safety certifications (OSHA, H2S, First Aid, etc.).