What are the responsibilities and job description for the FST Lead position at Axip Energy Services?
Axip is an established, leading provider of gas compression and related services in the oil and gas industry, with years of experience in the field. At Axip, we partner with our customers to deliver optimized compression services consistently over time, utilizing field data, industry-leading technology, and engineering expertise. We place a focus on delivering compression and facility services in a manner that meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental responsibility.
The FST Lead individual provides technical and scheduling assistance to local field operations related to maintenance and repair activities on gas engines, compression and/or production equipment utilized in the oil and gas industry.
Responsibilities:
- Provides overall support for assigned assets and/or geography, as needed by local management.
- Serve as mentor for service techs regarding troubleshooting and repairs or equipment.
- Assist local management with scheduling of personnel and project management.
- Perform all types of repairs and maintenance on compression equipment and/or production equipment utilized in the oil and gas industry, from minor repairs to major overhauls, all without assistance from a technical expert.
- Will have call-out rotation responsibilities and respond to emergency repair/maintenance calls as required for compression equipment and production equipment.
- Provide superior customer service in all situations.
- Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures.
- Use intermediate computer skills, including engine specific software (Cat and Waukesha), Internet Explorer and Outlook.
- Complete and submit company required documentation in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Responsible for ensuring service truck is maintained and well kept.
- Work safely and provide leadership attitude toward safe work practices.
- Work closely with the Sales and other departments to promote growth.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Comprehensive knowledge of gas engines and compressors, production equipment, electrical systems, panel boards, skid wiring, etc.
- Show track record of performing preventative maintenance (PM) and resolving and repairing most call-out services, all without assistance from a technical expert.
- Familiarity with latest industry technologies.
- Working knowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations.
- Read, write and speak English (email, work orders, manuals, etc.).
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
- Gas or diesel engine and compressor school / training preferred.
- 5 years’ experience with natural gas engines and compressors and a working knowledge of production equipment.
- 7-9 years’ Experience working on Caterpillar and Waukesha Series IV Engines.
- Ability to provide own hand tools up to 1 1/4".
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, high pressure, outdoor environment.
Work Environment:
- Drive and work in inclement weather conditions for extended periods.
- Must be fit for duty for the job tasks being performed.
- Must meet the medical requirements necessary to wear PPE required by role (includes respiratory protection medical requirements as required by role).
- Required to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds and to push and pull up to 110 pounds.
- Regularly asked to climb in and around equipment, stairs and slanted ladders.
- Must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
