Full-Time
Reciprocating Engine Technician
Intermediate
Updated on 7/21/2026
Kodiak
201-500 employees
Contract compression services for natural gas
No salary listed
Texas, USA + 3 more
More locations: Jackson Township, NJ, USA | Oklahoma City, OK, USA | Oklahoma, USA
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Frequent travel, including overnight stays, required for this field role.
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- Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in power generation, reciprocating engines, gas turbine operations, electrical systems, or related mechanical equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret basic electrical, control, and mechanical schematics and service manuals.
- Familiarity with standard operating procedures, diagnostic tools, and maintenance documentation.
- Comfortable with customer interaction, call-outs, and working independently with moderate supervision.
- Valid Driver’s License with a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) within acceptable company policy guidelines.
- Travel requirements: Position will require frequent travel including overnight stays, based on business needs.
- Operate, monitor, and maintain gas reciprocating engine power generation packages and related systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance and routine corrective maintenance on reciprocating generators and associated equipment.
- Monitor control panels, gauges, alarms, and instrumentation to ensure assets are operating within designated parameters.
- Diagnose common mechanical, electrical, starting, charging, fuel, ignition, sensor, and alarm issues using standard diagnostics, SOPs, and available software tools.
- Evaluate and verify operational readiness of equipment following shutdown or trip events.
- Perform walk-around inspections, external visual checks, and routine housekeeping of operational areas.
- Assist with installation and basic startup support of power generation assets and related equipment.
- Maintain accurate operational logs, service reports, inspection findings, and parts usage in service and operations management systems.
- Maintain compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, attend required safety meetings and training, and utilize required PPE at all times.
- Work effectively in team environments under time-sensitive and, at times, emergency response conditions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $820–$860 million driven by compression strength and DPS integration
- Targeting over 2 GW power capacity by 2030 via 300–500 MW annual growth supported by long-term contracts
- DPS acquisition accretive at ~7.4x 2026E Adjusted EBITDA expanding access to contracted data center cash flows
What critics are saying
- 100% Caterpillar engine dependency in DPS creates single-vendor failure risk if supply delays occur within 6–12 months
- Baker Hughes 1 GW turbine delivery by 2030 faces high slippage risk due to 3–4 year industry lead times
- $400–$500M FY26 power CapEx burn outpaces contracted revenue, risking negative EBITDA and equity dilution
What makes Kodiak unique
- Kodiak operates large compression fleet with long-term fixed-revenue contracts across all US basins
- DPS acquisition added 384 MW Caterpillar engine fleet serving data centers with 99.9% reliability
- Strategic Baker Hughes deal secures up to 1.8 GW turbine capacity for behind-the-meter data center power
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Kodiak Gas Services, Baker Hughes announce multi-year gas turbine order agreement to support U.S. Data center growth. * Strategic agreement establishes framework for deployment of up to 1.8 GW of power generation capacity * Initial major award includes approximately 1 GW of gas turbines and generators delivered by 2030 to support scalable, behind-the-meter power solutions HOUSTON and LONDON, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (NYSE: KGS) ("Kodiak"), a leading provider of critical energy infrastructure, and Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, announced Wednesday a multi-year strategic agreement under which Baker Hughes will provide power generation solutions to support Kodiak's expanding energy infrastructure initiatives. The agreement is anchored by an initial equipment award that will enable approximately 1 gigawatt (GW) of reliable, scalable power generation capacity to be delivered by 2030, with the broader framework providing a pathway for up to 1.8 GW of power over time. The initial major order includes NovaLT(TM) 16 gas turbines, Frame 5 gas turbines and BRUSH(TM) Power Generation generators, providing core technologies to deliver dependable power for growing data center and energy infrastructure demand. Baker Hughes' high-efficiency power generation technologies are expected to support behind-the-meter projects in key U.S. markets where accelerating electricity demand and grid constraints are increasing the need for flexible, rapidly deployable power infrastructure. "We are excited to embark on our relationship with Baker Hughes through this strategic agreement," said Kodiak's President and CEO Mickey McKee. "Our customers require dependable, efficient and rapidly deployable power solutions, and access to Baker Hughes' industry-leading technology, training and support enhances our ability to meet that demand at scale. This framework supports our long-term strategy of expanding Kodiak's energy infrastructure capabilities while delivering exceptional reliability and value to our customers." "As demand for power continues to accelerate, driven by the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure and data centers, the ability to deliver reliable, efficient and scalable power solutions quickly is critical," said Baker Hughes Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Simonelli. "This agreement reflects the growing need for flexible power generation technologies; together, our gas turbines and generator technologies will help customers bring new capacity online faster to support the continued buildout of critical digital and energy infrastructure." The multi-year rolling agreement provides flexibility to align capacity commitments with evolving data center demand and phased project development schedules. Through the agreement, Kodiak expects to leverage Baker Hughes' power generation portfolio to support both existing operations and future growth opportunities. The framework is designed to foster closer commercial and technical collaboration between the companies, streamline project execution and reduce lead times for critical power infrastructure deployments. It also sets forth the companies' commitments to technical training, the provision of spare parts and a mutual interest in entering into a long-term services arrangement for the equipment. About Baker Hughes Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) is an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, its innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward - making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. About Kodiak Kodiak is a leading contract compression, distributed power, and energy infrastructure services provider in the United States. It serves as a critical link in the infrastructure chain that enables the safe, reliable and efficient production of energy. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Kodiak provides contract compression, distributed power, and related services to oil and gas producers, midstream customers, and digital infrastructure operators. Media Relations Baker Hughes Adrienne M. Lynch +1 713-906-8407 [email protected] Kodiak Gas Services Graham Sones +1 936-755-3259 [email protected] Investor Relations Baker Hughes Chase Mulvehill +1 346-297-2561 [email protected] Kodiak Gas Services Graham Sones +1 936-755-3259 [email protected] Baker Hughes, Kodiak signing ceremony. Baker Hughes vice President of sales for gas technology equipment riccardo barbieri and Kodiak Gas Services chief financial officer john griggs sign the agreement in houston. Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. Africa Finance Today do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
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