Compression Equipment Systems Engineer

Columbus, OH, United States

Certarus is the North American leader in providing low carbon energy solutions through a fully integrated compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen platform. The company safely delivers clean-burning fuels to remote communities and industrial customers not connected to a pipeline.

By displacing more carbon-intensive fuels, Certarus is leading the energy transition and helping customers lower operating costs and improve environmental performance. With the largest fleet of specialty trailers in the world, the company is uniquely positioned to meet the growing demand for low and zero-emission fuel distribution.

Summary

The Compression Systems Engineer is responsible for maintaining the safe operation and reliability of Certarus CNG fleet equipment by applying standard engineering principles, theories, concepts, and techniques . P roviding solutions to a variety of compressors and compression-related systems.

I nclud ing troubleshooting engine and compressor-related issues, that develop during operation, maintenance repair, and/or turnarounds, as well as performing root cause failure analysis and making recommendations for equipment that improve reliability.

Schedule: This position follows normal business hours and ready to support 24-hour operations support.

Frequent travel to Certarus shops, field location and customer locations in Canada and the US is required – up to 50%.

We support a hybrid work environment consisting of flexible remote and in-person collaboration.

Duties & Responsibilities: Promote and drive a proactive and positive HSE culture within Certarus. Collaborate with HSE and field operations teams on the development of standardized work procedures (SWP).

Knowledge of industry standards and best practices such as API, ASME, and electrical codes.

Provide technical support to maintenance andoperations to increase equipment operability and reliability that reduce maintenance costs.

Conduct diagnostics and troubleshooting: Utilize engineering expertise to identify and resolve issues related to rotating compressors, chillers, and gas fill post panels, including mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

Maintenance: Track trends by utilizing SCADA and performance runs to ensure that the equipment operates at peak efficiency and meets performance standards.

Apply standard engineering principles, theories, concepts, troubleshooting, scope development, and other techniques to provide solutions to a variety of rotating equipment problems.

Participate in hazard safety and operability studies and work to resolve engineering action items.

Utilize vibration, pressure, temperature, and process data to troubleshoot and predict impending failures of rotating equipment to avoid secondary damage.

Establish guidelines for and monitor the performance of the preventative maintenance programs.

Responsible for project execution of compression retrofits while maintaining documentation and capturing final design as-builts with the collaboration of the design team.

Respond to and support compression systems daily basis as needed (field support, equipment testing, troubleshooting, engineering processes, issue identification, equipment failure analysis, equipment repair scopes and capital projects).

Assist with compression system start-ups and field equipment commissioning.

Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to enhance product design, reliability, and performance based on field feedback and technical insights.

Identify improvement ideas to improve operational performance, increase availability, and/or reduce costs.

Drive management of change (MOCs, EB, SB) initiatives across the fleet, including planning, execution, and execution support.

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.

1 to 3 years minimum experience in CNG experience with rotating equipment, especially engines, pumps, motors, turbines, PLC control systems, electrical design systems, reciprocating compressors, and compressor packaging design

Experience with controls, oil and gas services, piping systems, or compressed gases is strongly preferred.

Track record in driving equipment reliability improvements related to maintenance.

Team player with problem-solving ability, business acumen, effective time management, and organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Required to travel outside of designated territory to work in various weather conditions and willing to spend long days in remote terrain. Ability to travel between CAN and the US.

Valid Driver’s license and passport required, travel for work (>50%).

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.

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