Field Service Technician, Rotator
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LocationTX - Midland
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedApr 17, 2026 · 6mo ago
Verified live2d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Apr 17, 2026
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Directs, coordinates, and performs job activities consistent with Company's goals and objectives
Takes initiative and fulfills duties according to Kodiak procedures
Acts as informal mentor and leader
Troubleshoot all complex repairs and major equipment overhauls and operation
Troubleshoot and repair all electrical issues
Expert level of knowledge in HSE procedures and policies
Cultivates, builds, and maintains customer relationships
Guaranteed 98% or better mechanical availability of equipment
Provides input to Area Manager on personnel needed
Provides information to Area Manager for budget preparation
Analyses job parts and supply inventory
Maintain assigned units clean and presentable
Provides 24/7 coverage
Works overtime and available for on-call rotations
High School Diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of Kodiak's SSE program plus 3 years intermediate Field Technician role
Deep knowledge in gas processes, mechanic of motor compressors (Waukesha, Ariel, Caterpillar, etc.)
5 plus years compression process, production, and equipment related experience/training
Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting skills
Teamwork
Effective communication, both written and oral
Analytical capability
Strong mechanical aptitude
Self-motivation and self-control
Initiative
Planning and problem solving
Customer focus
Advanced and complete knowledge of compressor packages including all components
Expert knowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Valid Driver's License with acceptable MVR
Ariel Certification
Operate heavy equipment
Frequently type and use computer and office equipment
5 plus years comparable work experience in related field/industry
CAT Certifications
Waukesha Certification
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Stand for 75% of the time
Sit for 25% of the time
Climb ladders or stairs and maintain balance without assistance
Communicate and respond to coworkers, customers, and emergency cues via phone and in person including use of mobile devices
Frequently lift at least 10 lbs, infrequent lifting over 50 lbs
Work in high noise environment (>85dbA) with ear protection
Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals
Work in outdoor conditions including extreme heat and cold
Maintain self in different positions: stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl in various environments including confined spaces
Wear all required PPE
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
JOIN THE PEOPLE POWERING KODIAK
Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Directs, coordinates, and performs the job activities in a manner consistent with the Company’s goals and objectives.
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Takes initiative and fulfills duties according to Kodiak procedures.
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Acts as the informal mentor and leader in the area.
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Required to troubleshoot all complex repairs and major equipment overhauls and operation
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Required to troubleshoot and repair all electrical issues
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Participation in all HSE related activities, expert level of knowledge in HSE procedures and policies.
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Safety Expert and role model.
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Cultivates, builds, and maintains customer relationships
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Takes all corrective actions necessary to ensure guaranteed 98% or better mechanical availability of equipment.
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Provides input to the Area Manager on personnel needed to provide timely and economical maintenance in assigned area
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Provides information to the Area Manager for the preparation of the planning of area’s budget.
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Analyzes the job parts and supply inventory to effectively communicate with Supply Chain, ensuring a sufficient level of parts for optimal job performance.
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Maintain assigned units in a clean and presentable condition.
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Completes the proper reports and actions required by the area’s operating procedures/policies
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Provides 24/7 coverage
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Works overtime and is available for on-call rotations. Overtime and on-call requirements include work after regular work, hours, weekends, and holidays.
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May backfill lead, as necessary
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Additional tasks as assigned.
Education, Experience and Training
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A High School Diploma or equivalent, required
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Preferred- OEM, Trade School and/or 5 plus years comparable work experience in a related field/industry
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Successful completion of Kodiak’s Short Service Employee (SSE) program, plus (a minimum of) 3 years in an intermediate level Field Technician role
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Deep knowledge in gas processes, mechanic of motor compressors (Waukesha, Ariel, Caterpillar, etc.)5 plus years (in total) of compression process, production, and equipment related experience and/or training
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Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting skills
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Main competencies: teamwork, effective communication, both written and oral, analytical capability, Strong mechanical aptitude, self-motivation and self-control, initiative, planning and problem solving, and customer focus.
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Possess advanced and complete knowledge of compressor packages, including all components and systems
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Expert knowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations
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Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
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Valid Driver’s License, with Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) within the acceptable parameters of Company Policy required
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CAT Certifications preferred
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Waukesha Certification preferred
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Ariel Certification
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Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Physical Demands
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Requires operation of heavy equipment
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Requires employee to stand for 75% of the time
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Requires employee to sit for 25% of the time
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Requires employee to climb ladders or stairs to inspecting, repairing, and painting equipment and must be able to maintain balance on stairs and/or ladders without assistance
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Must be able to communicate and respond to coworkers, customers, and emergency cues/alarms, in person and on the telephone, including use of mobile devices
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Must be able to frequently lift at least 10 pounds, infrequent lifting of > 50 lbs.
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High noise environment (>85dbA) will occur with ear protection
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Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals
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Requires work in outdoor conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold.
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Requires moving and maintaining self in different positions; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
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Must wear all required PPE, including fire-retardant clothing, hard hats, face shields, hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots
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Requires an employee to frequently type and use computer and other office equipment such as a copier, printer, calendar, telephone, etc.
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Kodiak Gas Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.