Overhaul Technician, Entry

Kodiak Gas Services LLC

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NM - Carlsbad Until 9/28/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 30, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description

JOIN THE PEOPLE POWERING KODIAK     

Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry.

Position Summary 

The Overhaul Technician, Entry will ensure compression units are operating without issue, inspecting, repairing, and replacing parts when necessary. He/she will work closely with the Field Supervisors and Area Managers to determine what units need repairs or replacements. 

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities  

  • Work closely with Field Supervisors and Area Mangers to identify units that are in need of repair or overhaul work 

  • Prioritize repair work when there are competing demands 

  • Assess repair/replacement needs and identify the best solution 

  • Communicate clearly with other overhaul team members to work quickly and efficiently 

  • Perform consistent inspections and maintenance of units to proactively ensure unit health 

  • Replace specific parts of the unit as needed in order to maintain efficiency 

  • Work across areas and regions seamlessly 

  • Perform any additional, miscellaneous tasks as delegated 

 

Education, Experience, & Training 

  • 0-2 years in natural gas compression or related experience 

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

  • Strong mechanical intuition or ability 

  • Comprehension of OEM and miscellaneous technical manuals and literature 

  • Strong mechanical aptitude/mechanically inclined. 

  • Communication and customer service skills 

  • Microsoft Office suite (excel, word, outlook) 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent 

 

Physical Demands 

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

  • Intermittent lifting of > 50lbs from the ground 

  • 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 


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Kodiak Gas Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

About this role

Summary

Inspect, repair, and maintain gas compression units; collaborate with team and ensure efficiency.

Job title

Overhaul Technician, Entry

Experience level

0-2 years

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

oil and gas

Location requirements

Carlsbad, NM; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanical aptitudecommunicationMicrosoft OfficeOEM manuals

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

mechanicalgas compressionindustrial maintenancetroubleshootinghydration
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA

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