Field Service Technician- Laredo

Proudly serving the oil and gas industry CherCo provides aftermarket services, leasing, sales, parts and service of natural gas compression equipment.

POSITION SUMMARY:  CherCo is seeking motivated personnel for full time Service Technicians in and around Laredo, Texas. This positions will be tasked with troubleshooting, routine maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on natural gas engines and compressors. Caterpillar 3500/3600 experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  may include any or all the following. 

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  Perform scheduled preventive and corrective field mechanical service on gas compression units.
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  Always represent the Company in a professional manner and provide outstanding customer service while performing all assigned tasks.
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  Responsible for submitting accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets, and other necessary paperwork daily.
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  Inventory control – manages the supply, storage, and accessibility of parts as well as tools to ensure an adequate supply to do the work without excessive oversupply or shrinkage.
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  Diagnose engine/compressor failures accurately and efficiently.
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  Conduct timely rebuilds/overhauls of compressors, engines, and controls on gas compressor packages in the shop.
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  Respond to recurring problems and emergency services, as needed.
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  Help coordinate setting of new units and conduct start-up testing.
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  Other duties may include mechanical as well as electrical assignments regarding natural gas compressor systems and their appliances.

 POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (COMPETENCY STATEMENTS):

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  Proven knowledge of machines and tools, materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of compression units.
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  Motivated self-starter capable of working independently and efficiently with little or no supervision.
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  Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
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  Proven ability to write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
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  Demonstrated ability to provide personal customer service and satisfaction.  This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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  Proven ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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  Proven ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; complete tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
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  Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
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  Proven ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions.
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  Proven ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Education & Experience:

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  High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1-5+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience are required.

Computer skills:

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  Adequate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Applications.

 Certifications & Licenses:

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  Valid Driver’s License.

BENEFITS STATEMENT:

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  Benefits package to include paid time off, medical, prescription, dental and vision, life and disability plans, along with flexible spending accounts, and additional benefit programs.