The Compression Parts Specialist is responsible for organizing, maintaining, and delivering compressor maintenance parts on time. This role manages inventory checks, parts ordering, vendor follow-up, and receiving to prevent downtime caused by missing or incorrect parts.
Key Skills for This Role
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
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Summary
The Compression Parts Specialist is responsible for organizing, maintaining, and delivering compressor maintenance parts on time. This role manages inventory checks, parts ordering, vendor follow-up, and receiving to prevent downtime caused by missing or incorrect parts.
Duties & Responsibilities
Maintain accurate inventory for compression and related maintenance parts through regular counts, proper labelling, and organized storage
Create and manage purchase requests/orders for required parts and ensure the correct part number, specification, and quantity are ordered
Track vendor lead times and shipment status daily; follow up with suppliers and carriers to confirm delivery dates and resolve delays quickly
Receive, verify, and stage parts for upcoming maintenance work; coordinate with Maintenance/Operations to ensure parts are ready before scheduled jobs
Reduce part loss and confusion by improving identification (labels, bins, documentation) and maintaining clear records of where parts are stored and who they are issued to
Control costs by reducing rush orders and expedited shipping, preventing duplicate purchases, and supporting approved vendor and pricing practices
Maintain procurement and inventory documentation (packing slips, receiving records, PO status, warranty info) and support audits as needed
Requirements
3 – 5 years of experience in a compression parts role
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Must have basic mechanical and technical knowledge
Ability to influence and tactfully deal with a wide range of personalities
Exceptional teamwork ethic with a positive, analytical, and safe work attitude
Must have organizational, verbal/written communication, and interpersonal skills
Basic skills in the use of computer-based programs such as MS 365
Experience with Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Consignment
Experience with inventory systems
Able to operate a forklift or pallet jack
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence
Ability to apply concepts of basic math
Be able to occasionally lift up to 70 lbs. Also able to squat, reach, etc.
Valid driver’s license with clean MVR and background check
Certarus embraces diversity and equal opportunity in the way it impacts our continuous business success. As a Core Value of our Winning Team, we believe in surrounding ourselves with passionate and talented people, and consider all experiences, backgrounds, qualifications, and merits to create stronger teams with a diverse and inclusive culture. Certarus is and will remain an equal opportunity employer.
Certarus offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and retirement plans. Above all, we offer unlimited career advancement opportunities with a dynamic, rapidly growing organization.
About Certarus
Oil & Gas700 employeesFounded 2012
Private North American mobile-gas provider delivering CNG, RNG, and hydrogen to industrial customers and remote communities.