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