PRODUCTION & PROCESS SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Summary: Reports to the Field Supervisor, the Production and Process Service Technician responds as necessary to provide major maintenance and repairs

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform skilled tasks including all levels of maintenance, repairs, and overhauls.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose all levels of production equipment and process system failures.
• Optimize equipment performance.
• 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.
• Demonstrate and further develop leadership skills.
• Must be able to work in a team environment as a contributing team member.
• Must be capable of working alone when required.
• Must be able to travel for short and extended periods.
• Present a professional image.

 Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must be proficient in production and processing equipment maintenance including, but not limited to: Cleanings; repairs; installation; commissioning; vessel modifications; fluid analysis; pump exchanges; valve building/exchange; instrumentation and controls; facility maintenance.
• Must have extensive knowledge of:  Dehydration Systems; Ignition Systems (Profire, Platinum BSL); Heat Tec Heaters; Line Heaters; Flares, BTEX units; Oxidizers; Heater Treaters; Electrostatic Heaters; Amine Plants; Refrigeration Plants; Screw Compressors; Stabilizers; Cryo Units; Safety Systems; Coalescer Vessels and Mole Sieve Dehydration
• Must have troubleshooting skills
• Diagnose general problems.
• Must possess attention to detail
• Must be able to operate all types of diagnostic tools.
• Must be fit for confined space
• Must have mechanical aptitude.
• Must be willing to work unusual hours.
• Must be able to pass all drug-related testing.
• Must be able to meet company lifting standards.
• Must have full set of hand tools as defined by company standards.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have good customer-relation skills.
• Must be willing to attend training classes and/or seminars as required.

 Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Formal vocational training is preferred.
• Production and processing equipment maintenance including, but not limited to: Cleanings; repairs; installation; commissioning; vessel modifications; fluid analysis; pump exchanges; valve building; instrumentation and controls; facility maintenance
• Preferably 3 to 5 years of production and processing equipment maintenance experience.

 Language Skills:

• Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, suppliers, and co-workers.
• Ability to write instructions and information on materials. 

 Computer Skills:

Should have general computer skills and be capable of utilizing the computer as an appropriate diagnostic tool.

 Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to maintain an acceptable driving record

 Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• 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