Emissions Technician

Position Summary 

The Emissions Technician is responsible for ensuring that compression units are operating safely and at acceptable emissions levels. He/she must comply with all company procedures and develop and maintain customer relationships. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities  

• Complete Emission Reports legibly, detailed according to Kodiak Policies and Procedures, and submitted to Emissions Administrator in a timely manner 

• Complete service report once an O2 sensor, part has been changed, and/or Quarterly Emissions Test has been completed 

• Complete Expense Reports legibly, detailed and timely per guidelines set by Kodiak 

• Ensure all assigned units are emission tested each quarter or inspected to determine the need for further maintenance requirements to achieve a passing test 

• Ensure all required data collection is correct and complete 

• Responsible for ensuring emission controls are installed and operating correctly 

• Perform/schedule an ICT (Initial Compliance Test) on unit start up 

• Pre-test prior to state mandated test 

• Be on location for every state test performed 

• Once per quarter each unit is tested for 15 minutes or as dictated otherwise 

• Tune engines within permit limits 

• Changes 02 sensors on rich burn engines 

• Replace, clean and service catalyst on engines with 400HP or less. Get assistance as needed for larger engines. 

• Relay to Operations when engine has mechanical problems resulting in a no-pass test with recommendations 

• Follow-up tests when out of compliance 

• One day per week spent on preparing/submitting reports 

• Once per month servicing truck 

• Weekly Communication with supervisor on any compliance issues, an update of weekly schedule 

• Maintaining Testo Analyzer and calibration gases 

• Maintain communications with operations and customers 

• Assurance of proper permit limits for equipment based on location, area, state and federal guidelines 

• Attend all company safety and training programs as required. 

• Attend required tailgate safety meetings. 

• Assist in review and upgrade of company safety policies and procedures. 

• Understand and follow all Kodiak and customer safety policies and procedures. 

• Report all safety hazards and incidents to Supervisor or Manager  

Education, Experience & Training 

• 0-1 years in natural gas compression or related experience 

• OEM, trade school, or comparable work experience in a related field/industry 

• Day-to-day completion of job responsibilities with minimal supervision 

• Strong mechanical intuition or ability 

• Comprehension of OEM and miscellaneous technical manuals and literature 

• Operation of commercial vehicles and cranes 

• Strong mechanical aptitude/mechanically inclined. 

• Communication and customer service skills 

• High level of organizational skills 

• Microsoft Office suite (excel, word, outlook)  

• Positive attitude and high level of energy 

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

Physical Demands 

• Overtime, extended or non-traditional working hours may be required 

• Must be able to stand or walk on uneven terrain, climb personnel stairs and ladders, stoop, squat and/or crawl depending on the directed task 

• Exposure to extreme temperatures, weather conditions and environments on a location-by-location basis 

• High noise environment (>85 dbA) will occur with ear protection 

• Potential controlled, exposure to hazardous chemicals 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 

• Standing, kneeling, bending, squatting, twisting for long periods of time 

• Climb ladders up to 25 feet 

• Ability to use common hand tools related to job needs 

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