Midstream Engine & Compressor Analyst/Sr/Lead

The Midstream Engine & Compressor Analyst/Sr/Lead role objective summary is:

• This role performs mechanical troubleshooting, emission testing and predictive maintenance on compressor units and processing equipment.

The Midstream Engine & Compressor Analyst/Sr/Lead responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate strict adherence to Company safety standards and procedures.
• Perform data collection, using specialized tools, to predict, diagnose, and assess mechanical equipment health.
• Follow pre-determined "Routes" to collect data from various equipment monitoring points including: vibration levels, process temperatures, pressures, and other operating conditions.
• Analyze data sets to identify anomalies, develop trends, and diagnose equipment performance issues.
• Consolidate large data sets and analysis into prescriptive recommendations for preventative maintenance work plans.
• Provide "On-Site" Troubleshooting Support to Operations Personnel as required to address equipment malfunctions and performance issues.
• Utilize data obtained from various equipment/locations to develop "Normal/Abnormal/Condemning" criteria for condition assessments.
• Perform engine emission exhaust sampling and/or emission testing as required for engine health assessments and/or site compliance requirements.
• Gather data from multiple sources including maintenance history, oil analysis, vibration data, and other data sets to develop an evaluation of equipment condition.
• Competency in Vibration Analysis. Utilize vibration data, including FFT analysis, to detect component degradation and/or failure.
• Demonstrates technical strength in areas of reciprocating compressor operation, performance, and optimization.
• Demonstrates a strong technical understanding of engine combustion principles, operating characteristics, and impacts on engine exhaust emissions.

Required Experience and Skills:

• At least 2 years of related work experience in the natural gas industry with a mechanical background
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Products
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills and research skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to identify work priorities and function with very little supervision at times
• Must be a team player, self-motivated with high level of energy and initiative.
• High School Diploma / GED

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Associate's degree in a technical field
• Maintenance experience with natural gas compression equipment
• Windrock analyzer experience
• Testo Emission Analyzer experience
• Basic knowledge of gas quality processing and conditioning
• Fluent in Caterpillar OEM software to navigate, adjust, calibrate and troubleshoot (Caterpillar ET)
• Advanced natural gas engine and compressor troubleshooting skills
• Vibration analysis experience
• Strong technical understanding of engine combustion principles