FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN - 7&7 or 14&14 INLAND WATER

 Summary: This is a full-time Field Technician position, based out of the South Louisiana Business unit. This position has a 7&7 or 14&14 Schedule in Inland Water.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform skilled tasks including all levels of maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on a wide variety of diesel engines, generators, natural gas engine and compressors
• Troubleshoot and diagnose all levels of compressor system failures and optimize compression 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
• Able to work in a team environment as a contributing team member and capable of working alone when required 
• Present a professional image

Qualifications:

• Proficient in compressor and engine maintenance
• Possess basic knowledge of surface production equipment
• Troubleshooting skills to general electronic and mechanical control problems
• Be able to operate all types of diagnostic tools and have a full set of hand tools as defined by company standards
• Willing to travel to location for crew change
• Good customer-relation skills
• Attend training classes and/or seminars as required.
• Should have general computer skills and be capable of utilizing the computer as an appropriate diagnostic tool

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Formal vocational training preferred
• Three to five years of engine and compressor maintenance experience
• Emissions controls, Control Panel and I&E experience
• Caterpillar and Waukesha engine experience
• Ariel, GE and other gas compressor experience

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as well as maintain an acceptable driving record
• CAT Training preferred

Physical Demands

• 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.