Tech Services Analyst- Reliability
USA Compression Partners, LP, (NYSE: USAC) provides mission critical natural gas compression services to large upstream and midstream energy companies. We are an operations-centric, technology driven employer with 800+ employees in 18 states across the US. We owe our success to the quality of our employees, our strong commitment to safety, and superior service to our customers.
Key Business Objectives:
The Technical Services Analyst - Reliability is responsible for ensuring that our equipment is configured and set up per Ariel, CAT, or the respective manufacturer's operating specifications. This position supports our Operations Team in promoting safer operating conditions and reliability. With minimal supervision, this position will maintain customer relationships both internally and externally. All USA Compression employees are responsible for maintaining a safe and professional work environment.
- Follow and observe all safety and environmental policies.
- Configure Ariel compressor frames and cylinders in accordance with performance runs.
- Configure and tune engine parameters in accordance with gas analyses, site data, GERP, and Catalyst Data Sheets.
- Proficient in use of the Ariel run program or possesses the ability and willingness to learn.
- Engage in project work for company and customer in a team-oriented environment.
- Accurately gather and prepare data for reports critical to equipment health
- Respond to common inquiries from internal and external customers.
- Maintain company vehicle according to company guidelines.
- Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
- Full-time hourly position.
Skills/Capabilities and Education:
- High school graduate
- Technical or trade school certification or additional work experience in related field.
- Prefer at least 2 or more years of related experience and/or training.
- Familiar with Ariel compressor frames and CAT engines, especially 3500 and 3600 series engines.
- Familiarization with reading and understanding Ariel performance runs, gas analyses, GERP data, and Catalyst Data Sheets.
- High degree of mechanical aptitude, critical thinking and decision-making skills essential to balance customer needs with company cost issues.
- Valid driver’s license with a Motor Vehicle Record history acceptable to USA Compression.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, providing proactive communication at the field level to both customers and peers.
- Customer management skills are required to maintain internal and external customer confidence.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Read, understand, analyze, and apply technical manuals.
- Experience interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and understanding abstract and concrete variables.
- Proficient in use of Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet and inventory tracking software.
- Ability to understand written and verbal communication from the company and supervisor including training, procedures, instructions, etc.
- Follow and observe all safety and environmental policies.
- Applicant must have the ability to legally work in the U.S.
- Ability to perform in a high stress environment.
- Travel is required up to 75% of the time worked.
- Periodic lifting requirements in excess of 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand and walk on uneven and varied terrain, climb ladders and stairs, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch and crawl depending on the task requirements.
- Exposure to noise levels in excess of 85dBA, potentially hazardous chemicals and materials, and extreme weather conditions.
- Working conditions in natural gas compression vary from one job site to another. Some job sites are indoors in compressor stations while other sites are outside, exposed to a variety of weather conditions. The work environment may be in hazardous locations.
- There is a strong emphasis on safety while working with heavy equipment and machinery.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
USA Compression is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.