Trainee Compression Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

This position is responsible for learning the basic maintenance functions, procedures, activities, and responsibilities associated with working on gas compression packages under direct supervision. My duties include learning from and assisting other senior-level technicians with servicing, troubleshooting, installing, and commissioning compressor packages. The purpose of the trainee level is to acquire a degree of proficiency in performing all maintenance actions with direct supervision that will allow for progression to the Service Technician I level.

• Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, tune-up, calibrate, adjust and monitor of prime movers and their rotating equipment.
• Execution of start-up, shut down, and recommended operating procedures for compressors, electric motors, generators, fans, pumps, instrumentation, valves and alarms.
• Troubleshoot major and minor repair of engines, compressors, generators, pumps and various accessories and components, as well as controls including governors, actuators, starters, pumps, voltage regulators in addition to control panel components such as gauges (digital and analog), sending units (thermocouples, transducers), solenoids, relays, etc.
• Become knowledgeable on engine and compressor oil and coolant analysis.
• Proficient with the theory, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of air / fuel ratio controllers and other engine emission control devices.
• Effective at communicating with internal and external customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Perform rebuilds and overhauls of equipment, its various components and accessories as required.
• Ensure that engine and rotating equipment operates in a state of tune and set up to company and customers standards.
• Employ good housekeeping practices.  Engine and compressor skids to be maintained to minimize free oil and water to prevent possible injuries. 
• Truck, tools, and dedicated workspace (in shop, onsite or other) are to be kept in good working order including minor maintenance of truck and attachments.  Drivers to provide individual accountability for hand tools and other specialty diagnostic equipment.
• Timely complete work orders with thorough descriptions of tasks performed and accurate mileage with customer's signature
• Comply with Federal DOT guidelines for drivers of service vehicles weighing more than 10,000 Lbs., including maintaining log books, and effectively coordinating service work with supervisor to comply with hourly limitations.
• Comply with Gas Drive Global's HSE and maintenance standards.

• No Experience necessary, (1) one year applicable and transferable experience preferred.
• Trains and becomes effective in the first level of repair and maintenance for rotating equipment. The supervisor or lead will function as a coach and trainer until this employee has mastered the tasks assigned. 
• Accepts and performs tasks assigned within specified timelines while gaining physical and technical knowledge of the equipment and purpose of the assigned tasks.
• Completes work assignments utilizing established procedures and safe work practices. 
• Accept training and perform repair and maintenance assignments in field compression, power generation, rotating equipment, as well as other unspecified duties that have been assigned.
• Required to master data entry prior to advancement to Technician I.
• Good communicator and team member.
• Works under the guidance of Technician I and above classifications.
• Ability to Pass GE Waukesha GET certification.
• Training shall include additional GE Waukesha and Ariel basic compressor fundamentals or equivalent programs.

Fast-paced general office environment. Many tasks have high degrees of time sensitivity. Domestic and international travel is possible on occasion.