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Position Summary

We are seeking an experiencedCompressor Mechanic Supervisorto lead mechanical maintenance activities at our gas processing plant.This roleis responsible forsafely supervising compressor mechanics and contractors;maintainingthe reliability of compression equipment; coordinating planned, corrective, and emergency maintenance; and supporting safe, efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and provide technical direction to compressor mechanics, technicians, and contract personnel.

• Lead maintenance and troubleshooting for reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, gas engines, motors, turbines, gearboxes, couplings, bearings, seals, lubrication systems, cooling systems, and related auxiliary equipment.

• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety, environmental, process safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct pre-job planning, toolbox talks, JSAs,permitreviews, and lockout/tagout verification.

• Coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities with operations, reliability, engineering, and contractors.

• Review equipment performance, vibration trends, oil analysis, operating conditions, alarms, and maintenance history toidentifyreliability issues.

• Support root cause analysis and implement improvements for recurring failures and unplanned downtime.

• Plan and prioritize work orders, manage maintenance backlog, verify work quality, and ensureaccurateCMMS documentation.

• Coordinate contractor activities, major repairs, compressor overhauls, shutdowns, and turnaround work.

• Mentor and develop maintenance personnel while reinforcing a strong safety andaccountabilityculture.

• Maintainaccurateinventory of critical compressor parts, consumables, and assigned tools/equipment:

• Filters, belts, packing, valves, gaskets, seals, lubricants

• Ignition components, sensors, control-system spares

• Hoses, fittings, regulators, shutdown devices

• Engine/compressor rebuild kits and long-lead spares

• Identifycritical spares and minimum/maximum levels based on:

• Equipment population and model commonality

• Failure history and maintenance intervals

• Lead time and vendor availability

• Production consequence of a stockout

• Seasonal andplanned maintenanceneeds

• Creating and Maintaining Maintenance Procedures:

• Review procedures after significant repairs, equipment modifications, recurring failures, incidents, near misses, or changes in OEM guidance.

• Validate that existing procedures match current field conditions, equipment configuration, and applicable site standards. Create or update procedures when inadequacies are found.

• Ensure procedures are safe, executable, technically correct, equipment-specific, and continuously improved.

• Use knowledge and experience to prevent repeat failures, improve job quality, transfer knowledge to the team, and ensure maintenance work supports reliable and safe operations.

• Mentor junior mechanics on procedure use, quality work practices, troubleshooting, documentation, and proper escalation of deviations.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• 7+ yearsof industrial mechanical maintenance experience, preferably in natural gas processing, compression, midstream, refining, petrochemical, power generation, or a similar environment.

• 2+ yearsof supervisory, lead mechanic, or crew-lead experience.

• Demonstrated experience with reciprocating and/or centrifugal compressors and associated drivers and auxiliary equipment.

• Working knowledge of precision maintenance practices, including alignment, bearing and seal replacement, torque procedures, equipment teardown/reassembly, and use of precision measuring tools.

• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems, lockout/tagout, hot work, confined-space entry, line breaking, lifting/rigging, and other industrial safe-work practices.

• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, OEM manuals, and equipment specifications.

• Experience using a CMMS such as SAP, or similar.

• Valid driver's license and ability to work overtime, callout, rotating schedules, and emergency response as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree, trade school certification, or formal apprenticeship in industrial maintenance ora relatedfield.

• OEM experience or training with Ariel, Caterpillar, Waukesha, Cummins, Solar, Siemens, Ingersoll Rand, Cooper, Dresser-Rand, or similar equipment.

• Experience with vibration analysis, oil analysis, reliability programs, root cause analysis, shutdowns, turnarounds, and contractor management