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Kodiak Gas Services · 5 hours ago

Field Service Technician, Lead

Kodiak Gas Services is focused on providing industry-leading service and runtime through the development of its employees. The Field Service Technician, Lead is responsible for the operation of compressor packages and gas processes, providing mentorship, troubleshooting complex repairs, and maintaining customer relationships.

EnergyOil and GasService Industry

Responsibilities

Directs, coordinates, and performs the job activities in a manner consistent with Kodiak’s procedures, goals and objectives. Acts as the informal mentor and leader in the area
Participation in all HSE related activities, expert level of knowledge in HSE procedures and policies. Safety Expert (leader) and role model
Required to troubleshoot all complex repairs and major equipment overhauls and operation
Required to troubleshoot and repair all electrical issues
Cultivates, builds, and maintains customer relationships
Provides input to the Area Manager on personnel needed to provide timely and economical maintenance in assigned area
Provides information to the Area Manager for the preparation of the planning of area’s budget
Analyzes the job parts and supply inventory to effectively communicate with Supply Chain, ensuring a sufficient level of parts for optimal job performance
Takes all corrective actions necessary to ensure guaranteed 98% or better mechanical availability of equipment
Maintain assigned units in a clean and presentable condition
Completes the proper reports and actions required by the area’s operating procedures/policies
Provides guidance and leadership to the whole area’s lower levels of Field Service Technicians. Supports scheduling and mentoring processes
Provides 24/7 coverage
Works overtime and is available for on-call rotations. Overtime and on-call requirements include work after regular work, hours, weekends, and holidays
May backfill Area Manager, as necessary
Additional tasks as assigned

Qualification

Gas processes knowledgeAdvanced Electrical TroubleshootingCompressor packages knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteMentorship trainingAnalytical capabilityMechanical aptitudeHSE procedures knowledgeTeamworkEffective communicationCustomer focus

Required

A High School Diploma or equivalent required
Successful completion of Kodiak's Short Service Employee (SSE) program, plus (a minimum of) 3 years in an intermediate level Field Technician role
Deep knowledge in gas processes, mechanic of motor compressors (Waukesha, Ariel, Caterpillar, etc.)
5 plus years (in total) of compression process, production, and equipment related experience and/or training
Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting skills
Possess advanced and complete knowledge of compressor packages, including all components and systems
Beginning knowledge and understanding of Area Financials
Working knowledge of business as a whole—all processes and workflows
Mentorship training and beginning leadership skills/training
Main competencies: teamwork, effective communication, both written and oral, analytical capability, Strong mechanical aptitude, self-motivation and self-control, excellent interpersonal skills, initiative, planning and problem solving, and customer focus
Working knowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Valid Driver's License, with Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) within the acceptable parameters of Company Policy required
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Preferred

OEM, Trade School and/or 5 plus years comparable work experience in a related field/industry
Cat Certification preferred
Waukesha Certification preferred
Ariel Certification preferred

Company

Kodiak Gas Services

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Kodiak Gas Services is an energy infrastructure and services company that provides natural gas contract compression and midstream solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.4B
Key Investors
Stephens Group
2025-12-01Post Ipo Secondary· $335.5M
2025-11-12Post Ipo Secondary· $336M
2025-09-02Post Ipo Debt· $1.4B

Leadership Team

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Mickey McKee
President
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