Emissions Technician

  • NM - Carlsbad
  • Full-time
  • POSTED 2 MONTHS AGO

About the job

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.

Position Summary

The Emissions Technician is responsible for ensuring that compression units are operating safely and at acceptable emissions levels. He/she must comply with all company procedures and develop and maintain customer relationships.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Complete Emission Reports legibly, detailed according to Kodiak Policies and Procedures, and submitted to Emissions Administrator in a timely manner

Complete service report once an O2 sensor, part has been changed, and/or Quarterly Emissions Test has been completed

Complete Expense Reports legibly, detailed and timely per guidelines set by Kodiak

Ensure all assigned units are emission tested each quarter or inspected to determine the need for further maintenance requirements to achieve a passing test

Ensure all required data collection is correct and complete

Responsible for ensuring emission controls are installed and operating correctly

Perform/schedule an ICT (Initial Compliance Test) on unit start up

Pre-test prior to state mandated test

Be on location for every state test performed

Once per quarter each unit is tested for 15 minutes or as dictated otherwise

Tune engines within permit limits

Changes 02 sensors on rich burn engines

Replace, clean and service catalyst on engines with 400HP or less. Get assistance as needed for larger engines.

Relay to Operations when engine has mechanical problems resulting in a no-pass test with recommendations

Follow-up tests when out of compliance

One day per week spent on preparing/ submitting reports

Once per month servicing truck

Weekly Communication with supervisor on any compliance issues, an update of weekly schedule

Maintaining Testo Analyzer and calibration gases

Maintain communications with operations and customers

Assurance of proper permit limits for equipment based on location, area, state and federal guidelines

Attend all company safety and training programs as required.

Attend required tailgate safety meetings.

Assist in review and upgrade of company safety policies and procedures.

Understand and follow all Kodiak and customer safety policies and procedures.

Report all safety hazards and incidents to Supervisor or Manager

Education, Experience & Training

0-1 years in natural gas compression or related experience

OEM, trade school, or comparable work experience in a related field/industry

Day-to-day completion of job responsibilities with minimal supervision

Strong mechanical intuition or ability

Comprehension of OEM and miscellaneous technical manuals and literature

Operation of commercial vehicles and cranes

Strong mechanical aptitude/mechanically inclined.

Communication and customer service skills

High level of organizational skills

Microsoft Office suite (excel, word, outlook)

Positive attitude and high level of energy

High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands

Overtime, extended or non-traditional working hours may be required

Must be able to stand or walk on uneven terrain, climb personnel stairs and ladders, stoop, squat and/or crawl depending on the directed task

Exposure to extreme temperatures, weather conditions and environments on a location-by-location basis

High noise environment (>85 dbA) will occur with ear protection

Potential controlled, exposure to hazardous chemicals

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Standing, kneeling, bending, squatting, twisting for long periods of time

Climb ladders up to 25 feet

Ability to use common hand tools related to job needs

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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.