Compressor Operator

Job Title: Compressor Operator

Schedule: 8/6

Locations: Pecos TX

Pay: DOE

Danos Expectations: A successful candidate will exhibit characteristics that support the following:

• Safety Awareness

• Work Ethic

• Technical Skill

• Customer Focus

• Open Communication

• Implementing Vision and Values

Our purpose, values, and high-performance culture traits are fundamental to our success and offer wonderful opportunities for employee development.

This position includes: Operation, surveillance, and troubleshooting of Natural Gas Engines, Compressors and Pumps. This includes validating and inputting production and injection data, performing preventative/predictive maintenance, reactive maintenance, major and minor repairs on equipment, reporting spills and leaks. Deliver natural gas to pipeline delivery point to meet customer requirements both internally and externally into plant. Candidates must be able to serve on call-outs including a rotational schedule including 3 other personnel.

Job Duties:

• Experienced engine and compressor operator with a responsible attitude for personal safety and the safety of co-workers, contractors and the public

• Experience in the following: CAT, Waukesha, Cummins, Detroit engines and Ariiel, Ajax, Gemini and GE compressors.

• Deliver natural gas to pipeline delivery point to meet customer requirements both internally and externally into plant

• Communicate with plant about production, issues or maintenance

• Perform diagnostics, responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities, pipeline, and equipment as needed

• Ability to tune and make adjustments with Caterpillar ET computer program

• Experience working with high speed reciprocating Ariel compressors

• Troubleshoot compressor valves, identify and repair compressor packing leaks

• Working knowledge of emission systems, exhaust catalysts, and State emissions compliance

• Experience in troubleshooting centrifugal and positive displacement pumps

• Capable of basic troubleshooting of automation and electrical equipment. Also capable of repairing some equipment, such as actuators & level alarms and of changing out fuses, relays, etc

• Strong initiative and self-starter

• Ability to keep neat and accurate records

• Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization

• Excellent Interpersonal Communications skills in a team environment

• Ability to implement cost effective solutions

• Technical Skills related to math and analytical thinking

• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety to include personal safety, co-workers, contractors and the public.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of compressor operator experience; Highly knowledgeable with all troubleshooting, PM Maintenance, alignments for CAT and Waukesha engines a must

• 3+ years of troubleshooting and maintenance of Ariel, Waukesha, or Caterpillar Compressor experience a must.

• Working knowledge of oil and gas production operations required

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as by self without direct supervision.

• Candidate must reside within a 50-mile range of Pecos, Texas.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Some college or technical training preferred.

• Valid Driver's License with an excellent driving record

Why work for Danos?

Danos offers competitive wages, sustainable health benefits, 401K company match, and opportunities for employee development.

Sounds like your ideal employer?

Apply today! Visit www.danos.com to complete a general application or to review additional openings.

Danos is an equal opportunity employer.