Midland, TX, USA
2 days ago
Operations Technologist

Essential Duties :    

- Continuously track the performance of compression units and provide recommendations for optimization. 

- Utilize data analytics to recommend predictive maintenance strategies that prevent failures and extend asset life. 

- Perform onsite audits of compressor units to assess condition and identify maintenance requirements. 

- Provide recommendations to Business Unit leaders on optimal candidates for engine and compressor overhauls. 

- Conduct failure analysis on wrecks to identify leading indicators and prevent future catastrophic failures. 

- Collaborate with data and analytics teams to develop tools and capabilities supporting predictive maintenance and workflow automation. 

- Perform analysis and prepare reports supporting customer engagement and business development activities. 

- When required, directly participate in customer engagement activities, particularly related to production system optimization and minimizing Call out Production occurrences. 

- Perform lookbacks on major maintenance decisions to determine effectiveness of major maintenance, e.g., call outs/OPEX before and after engine overhaul. 

- Conduct performance lookbacks on major maintenance projects to drive continuous improvement in major maintenance execution. 

 

Non-Essential Duties:  Performs other duties as assigned. 

All employees shall be in compliance with the Archrock Health Safety and Environmental Policy and local, statutory and/or regulatory requirements at all times. 

Skills and Abilities:   

Ability to: 

- Perform all essential duties. 

- Champion service quality, health, safety, environmental policies, standards and process improvement. 

- Thorough understanding of compression equipment. 

- Strong analytical skills to derive actionable insights from data. 

- Understanding of natural gas production facilities and optimization. 

- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. 

- Exhibit strong customer service, interpersonal, negotiation, coaching and leadership skills. 

- Participate in regular management reviews of operational measures and corrective actions, evaluate against benchmarks, and develop, communicate and execute action plans for improvement. 

- Manage annual budget and implement operational standards and processes. 

 

Proficient with: 

- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, PowerBI etc.) and PC Skills. 

- Archrock Field Mobile (AFM). 

- Enbase Telematics Suite. 

 

Knowledgeable in: 

- Data management, analytics, and visualization practices and tools. 

- Preparing and delivering technical communications. 

 

Knowledge: 

- Comprehensive knowledge of Field Service operations. 

- Knowledge of service operations administration, procedures, budgets, planning, scheduling, equipment and personnel requirements. 

- Understanding of financial implications of decisions. 

- Thorough knowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations. 

- Fully understands customer’s production facilities and equipment. 

- Detailed knowledge of engine and compressor equipment used in the area. 

 

Minimum Education and Certification: 

- High school diploma or equivalent (required), Associates degree / technical degree preferred. 

- Data analytics training / certificate preferred. 

-Valid driver's license and a good driving record. 

 

Minimum Experience: 

-  Experience in field operations, either as a field technician or in a field operations management role, with hands-on knowledge of operational processes, equipment, and best practices. 

- Demonstrated history of success in managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment. 

 

Leadership: 

- Implements, manages, and communicates work standards and performance metrics for improving unit health and utilization of predictive analytics. 

- Able to lead through influence and coordination to drive adoption of recommendations and results in the field. 

- Develops strong relationships with BU personnel including Field Supervisors, Service Managers, Operations Directors, and BU Vice Presidents and able to manage through interpersonal conflicts. 

- Problem solving skills to achieve resolution to conflicts related to operational priorities and project resourcing. 

 

Physical Demands: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions) 

- Must be fit for duty for the job tasks being performed. 

- Must meet the medical requirements necessary to wear PPE (includes respiratory protection medical requirements) as required by role. 

- Frequently required to display good manual dexterity and to reach with hands and arms. 

- Constantly required to talk and hear. 

- Frequently required to sit while driving or using a PC. 

- Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, and twist with good balance. 

- Occasionally required to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds and to push and pull up to 110 pounds. 

- Occasionally required to carry at least 40 pounds with one hand for at least 10 feet. 

- Occasionally required to crawl, climb in and around equipment, stairs and vertical ladders. 

- Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

 

Problem Solving and Innovation: 

- Analyzes unit and facility health and provides recommendations to improve performance and reduce downtime.  

- Investigates wrecks and fires to determine root cause and recommend preventative measures. 

- Finds immediate and long-term solutions to prevent escalation and resolve conflicts. 

- Implements preventative and corrective actions in a timely manner. 

- Expected to identify opportunities, provide ideas, methods and innovations, and to implement improvements to enhance safety, teamwork, efficiency and quality. 
 

Impact: 

- Full responsibility for developing and adhering to unit health analysis and workflows. 

- Supports maintenance execution through operational and financial lookbacks. 

- Supports service area HSE performance, service quality, and customer satisfaction. 

- Assists with preparation of the major maintenance budget for assigned area by providing recommendations on overhaul candidates. 

 

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