Job Details

At K&R Operating our employees are what makes the difference. As our industry changes one thing remains constant, great people make a great company, our success is due to the great people that work here. K&R Operating is staffed with certified, professional and experienced full-service personnel capable of handling all equipment needs. Our technicians specialize in all makes and models of engines and compressors. Join us and be a part of the new standard!

Summary: This is a full-time Field Technician position based out of our Louisiana region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform skilled tasks including all levels of maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on a wide variety of natural gas engine and compressors
• Troubleshoot and diagnose all levels of compressor system failures and optimize compression equipment performance
• Comply with all company and customer policies and procedures
• Complete appropriate paperwork as directed
• Continually hone and develop skills in line with technological advances of the industry
• Able to work in a team environment as a contributing team member and capable of working alone when required
• Present a professional image

• Proficient in compressor and engine maintenance
• Possess basic knowledge of surface production equipment
• Troubleshooting skills to general electronic and mechanical control problems
• Be able to operate all types of diagnostic tools and have a full set of hand tools as defined by company standards
• Willing to travel for short and extended periods of time
• Willing to work different shifts and take call outs
• Good customer-relation skills
• Attend training classes and/or seminars as required.
• Should have general computer skills and be capable of utilizing the computer as an appropriate diagnostic tool

• High School Diploma or GED
• Formal vocational training preferred
• Three to five years of engine and compressor maintenance experience
• Caterpillar and Waukesha engine experience
• Ariel, GE and other gas compressor experience

• Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as well as maintain an acceptable driving record
• CAT Training preferred

• Often required to lift heavy objects
• Spend long periods of time standing
• Work reasonable lengths of time in hot and cold environments
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.