Maintenance Technician
$33.10 - $36.47/hr
Pipe Fitting Skills (glued/threaded/valve/actuator/natural gas/ammonia/hydrogen/nitrogen ... Utilities (air compressor/cooling towers/chillers/boiler) Physical Demands: Duties will require ...
$33.10 - $36.47/hr
Pipe Fitting Skills (glued/threaded/valve/actuator/natural gas/ammonia/hydrogen/nitrogen ... Utilities (air compressor/cooling towers/chillers/boiler) Physical Demands: Duties will require ...
$33.10 - $36.47/hr
Pipe Fitting Skills (glued/threaded/valve/actuator/natural gas/ammonia/hydrogen/nitrogen ... Utilities (air compressor/cooling towers/chillers/boiler) Physical Demands: Duties will require ...
... Oil & Gas facilities and Renewable Energy initiatives. We also restore power after natural ... Experience with Compressor Stations, Metering Stations & Pumping Stations * Industrial Experience ...
... Oil & Gas facilities and Renewable Energy initiatives. We also restore power after natural ... Experience with Compressor Stations, Metering Stations & Pumping Stations * Industrial Experience ...
... Oil & Gas facilities and Renewable Energy initiatives. We also restore power after natural ... Experience with Compressor Stations, Metering Stations & Pumping Stations * Industrial Experience ...
... Oil & Gas facilities and Renewable Energy initiatives. We also restore power after natural ... Experience with Compressor Stations, Metering Stations & Pumping Stations * Industrial Experience ...
$14.87 - $17.61
8% of jobs
$20.32 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$17.61 - $20.36
17% of jobs
$20.36 - $23.10
13% of jobs
$23.10 - $25.85
9% of jobs
The median wage is $26.47 / hr.
$25.85 - $28.59
12% of jobs
$28.59 - $31.34
11% of jobs
$31.34 - $34.08
5% of jobs
$34.20 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$34.08 - $36.83
6% of jobs
$36.83 - $39.57
5% of jobs
$39.57 - $42.32
5% of jobs
$42.32 - $45.06
8% of jobs
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Working as a natural gas compressor, you are a technician that handles equipment related to natural gas. Your responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and repairing gas lines. You operate a compressor station, using its controls to adjust the mechanical components of gas transmitters. Other duties include interpreting schematic drawings, completing ignition analysis, and monitoring equipment conditions to ensure they remain safe. You also readjust the volume of gas inside of lines to provide smooth transportation. There are no freelance positions in this line of work. You work for a company, either in-house for larger corporations or as a third party with various agencies.
| Aspect | Natural Gas Compressor | Gas Plant Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Operates and maintains compressor equipment to move natural gas through pipelines | Manages overall operations of a gas processing plant, including compression, separation, and treatment |
| Certifications | May require compressor-specific certifications and safety training | Requires certifications in plant operations and safety standards |
| Work Environment | Field-based, often outdoors, working near pipelines and compressor stations | Indoor and outdoor plant environments, overseeing multiple systems |
| Industry Usage | Essential for pipeline transportation of natural gas | Oversees entire gas processing facilities, including compression systems |
While both roles involve working with natural gas infrastructure, a Natural Gas Compressor focuses specifically on operating compressor equipment to facilitate gas flow, whereas a Gas Plant Operator manages the broader operations of a gas processing plant, including compression, separation, and treatment processes.

$33.10 - $36.47/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 29 days ago
8.8
Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
10th of 100 rated chemical manufacturers
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Valparaiso, IN
Pay:
Level 2: $29.73
Level 3: $33.10
Level 4: $36.47
Shift: Monday-Friday 8-hour shift OR 12-hour day shift 3 / 4 days per week
Overview: Sun Chemical is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Valparaiso, IN location. The required experience will vary depending on the specific role level (Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4). The Maintenance Technician will be adept at independently assessing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on all facility equipment. We are particularly interested in candidates who are eager to learn and advance through multiple levels.
Essential Job Functions:
Required Education and Experience:
All mechanics must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate a willingness to continually learn and improve their skills.
Proficiency can be demonstrated by formal classroom training and/or demonstration of ability from prior employment or training to the satisfaction of the maintenance supervisor/manager or engineering manager. In addition, to successfully move from one level to another, the individual must successfully pass the applicable level entrance test.
Additionally, all mechanics must receive a passing combination score on Mechanical Comprehension and hands-on testing.
Varying level of experience with the following based on level:
Physical Demands:
Duties will require occasional lifting of weights up to 55 lbs. and be performed in normal maintenance-type work situations (i.e., standing, bending, lifting, heights, and confined space entry).
BENEFITS
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.
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5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Parsippany, NJ, US
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