Full-Time
Overhaul Technician
Entry
Posted on 7/15/2025
Kodiak
201-500 employees
Contract compression services for natural gas
No salary listed
Midland, TX, USA
In Person
 Mechanical Engineering (1) |
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- 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
- Work closely with Field Supervisors and Area Managers 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
Kodiak Gas Services provides contract compression services for the U.S. natural gas industry, owning and operating a large fleet of gas compression units that move gas from wells to pipelines. It works by installing and running its units at customer sites under long-term fixed-rate contracts, delivering the pressure and flow needed for pipeline transportation and creating a stable revenue stream. It differentiates itself with a predictable, contract-based model and a nationwide, scalable fleet that serves major basins, not relying on short-term work. Its goal is to keep natural gas moving efficiently while delivering steady cash flow and expanding its fleet and geographic reach.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
The Woodlands, Texas
Founded
2010
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Permian 20,000 HP acquisition adds $7M annual revenue under seven-year deal.
- DPS 100MW data center contract delivers 99.9% reliability for diversification.
- $1B notes issuance refinances debt at lower 5.875% rate due 2031.
What critics are saying
- $2.5B debt load triggers covenant breaches if EBITDA falls below 2x.
- Archrock expansions steal Permian contracts, dropping utilization below 85%.
- EQT $344M stock offering dilutes shares, depressing KGS stock price.
What makes Kodiak unique
- Kodiak leads in large-horsepower contract compression across U.S. basins.
- Long-term fixed-revenue contracts ensure stable revenue from Permian focus.
- $675M Distributed Power Solutions acquisition adds 384MW power generation.
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Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (KGS), a contract compression services provider, Thursday announced that it has agreed to acquire Distributed Power Solutions, LLC, a turnkey power solutions provider in a cash and equity deal for around $675 million.
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Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (NYSE: KGS) (“Kodiak” or the “Company”) today announced the pricing of an underwritten offering (the “Offering”) of 10,000,000 shar...