Biogas Compressor Technician

POSITION OVERVIEW

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on rotary screw and reciprocating compressors, as well as all ancillary equipment critical to biogas upgrading and compression operations.
• Ensure all preventive maintenance tasks for compressors and support systems are accurately documented and scheduled within the CMMS to maintain consistent service intervals.
• Provide operator training to ensure on-site personnel are capable of performing basic maintenance, repairs, and reconditioning of industrial compressors, biogas compression systems, and inline dryers.
• Assist with installation, piping, commissioning, and startup of new compressors and air/gas drying systems.
• Serve as the primary troubleshooting technician for both high-pressure and low-pressure compressor systems, diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and control-related faults.
• Function as a field technician responsible for the complete maintenance, repair, and operational reliability of all company-owned compressor units.
• Install, service, and maintain industrial-scale gas and air compressors used in anaerobic digestion and biogas upgrading processes.
• Generate detailed repair work orders identifying equipment deficiencies, failure causes, and corrective actions required to restore compressors to optimal condition.
• Collaborate closely with the Maintenance Planner to ensure appropriate levels of critical spare parts and consumables are stocked, reducing equipment downtime and improving operational readiness.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in industrial maintenance, biogas processing, or related gas-handling operations is preferred.
• Relevant technical or operational experience may be supplemented with military training in mechanical, electrical, or equipment maintenance fields.
• Strong working knowledge of safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe work practices in industrial environments.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to changing operating conditions, system alarms, and equipment performance issues.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English is required.
• Capable of reading and interpreting mechanical, electrical, and piping schematics for troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Skilled in analyzing equipment data, operating trends, and performance metrics to make sound recommendations on system conditions.
• Fundamental proficiency with Windows-based software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, using either a PC or tablet.
• tablet required

WORKING CONDITIONS