What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDP Technician position at Mach Resources Llc?
Our Company: Fast-paced and growth-oriented, we use our wealth of experience gained from decades of exploration in America’s top producing basins. Agile and opportunistic in strategy, yet precise in execution, we provide tremendous potential for investors, employees and our community. We are always on the lookout for potential team members who are driven to make things better and live quite simply by the Golden Rule.
Our Strategy: We focus on acquiring, exploring and developing high-return, low-cost projects, and pursuing assets with production history and development opportunity.
Our Culture: We are intent on breaking barriers—in the industry, throughout our communities, and among individuals. Consumed by the desire to make things better, we have a flat, collaborative environment where everyone’s ideas are heard and encouraged.
CDP technician is responsible for operations and minor maintenance on midstream compression facilities including compressors, dehydrators, generators, motor control centers, separators and tanks.
- Operate and monitor natural gas compressor stations and glycol dehydration units to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous gas flow and processing.
- Start, stop, and adjust reciprocating and rotary screw compressors based on pressure, flow, and operational demands.
- Monitor and maintain key process parameters including suction/discharge pressures, temperatures, glycol circulation rates, and contactor tower levels.
- Conduct routine inspections, troubleshoot process upsets, and perform minor maintenance to optimize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Perform daily chemical testing of glycol for pH, TEG concentration, and contaminants; adjust reboiler settings and circulation rates as necessary.
- Perform start-up and shutdown procedures of systems, including isolation, depressurization, and mechanical lockout/tagout procedures.
- Coordinate with plant personnel and maintenance teams during scheduled shutdowns, pigging operations, and emergency situations.
- Maintain compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards including emission monitoring and leak detection (LDAR).
- Accurately complete shift logs, safety documentation, and maintenance reports using computerized systems such as eMaintenance and Asset Panda.
- Safety-conscious
- Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of gas compression systems and dehydration system are essential.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical documents.
- Ability to monitor and control equipment operations.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Effective communication and active listening skills.
- Attention to detail and awareness to work safely.
- Basic knowledge of SCADA system.
- Ability to self-motivate and work independently with little supervision
- Perform call out duties for equipment and inspection request
- Collaborating with engineers and operations
- Competent computer skills, experience in Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Communication Skills: Clear communication to convey problems to team members.
- Participating in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) sessions
- Maintain regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance in conjunction with and through close coordination with the operations, engineers, foreman, superintendent and safety teams
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a CDP Technician or similar is preferred
- Able to react to potentially dangerous situations quickly and appropriately.
- Able to stand, walk, lift to 50 lbs., bend, have visual acuity, hearing, and speaking.
- Able to climb 15-foot-high ladders and stairwells.
- Able to work in hot and cold weather.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Must live within a 45-mile radius of operating area
- Good understanding of local geography preferred