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.