Compressor Operator/Lead Compressor Operator

MDU Resources Group, Inc.

$90K — $93K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in industrial or mechanical field or equivalent experience.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with good interpersonal and computer skills.
  • Valid driver's license meeting DOT requirements including medical card for commercial driving.
  • 1 year experience as Journeyman Compressor Operator for Lead position.
  • Electrical Qualification Level 1 EQ as per WBI Safe Practices Manual.
  • Completion of T-3 Operator Qualifications and cross-department training.
  • Attendance in Turbine Engine Training course and completion of Advanced Compressor Operator Skills Checklist.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain compressor engines and station systems.
  • Perform maintenance and housekeeping on compressors and support systems.
  • Troubleshoot problems and implement corrective actions.
  • Provide support for pipeline and measurement facilities.
  • Execute additional tasks and special projects as assigned.
  • Lead Operators perform all Compressor Operator duties and operate at alternate compressor locations.
  • Effectively troubleshoot complex equipment issues across multiple stations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package available.
Full Job Description
Lead Compressor Operator: Operate compressor station and support Compressor Operators to trouble shoot and maintain equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Trouble shoot and repair complex engines and components, compressors and components, PLC components, relief valves and regulators. Responds to emergencies, scheduled and unscheduled overtime and after hour calls.

Compressor Operator: Operate the compressor station in a safe and efficient manner. Responds to emergencies, scheduled and unscheduled overtime and after hour calls.

Nothing in this job summary restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Compressor Operator: (Journeyman $43.44/hour)

  • Associate degree in an industrial or mechanical related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Possess good mechanical and electrical aptitude and have proven human relations and computer skills.
  • Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver's license and meet applicable DOT mandated commercial driver requirements (i.e. medical card).


Lead Compressor Operator: ($44.93/hour)

In addition to the minimum qualifications of the Compressor Operator position, Lead Compressor Operator minimums include:

  • Minimum 1 year experience as a Journeyman Compressor Operator.
  • Electrical Qualification Level 1 EQ as per the WBI Safe Practices Manual.
  • Successfully complete required T-3 Operator Qualifications and cross-department training.
  • Attend a Turbine Engine Training course successfully.
  • Successfully complete Advanced Compressor Operator Skills Checklist.


OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in United States, no sponsorships considered.
  • Must successfully complete the Compressor Operator Training Program.
  • This position requires that you be able to respond to call outs within one hour.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in natural gas compression and dehydration processes and knowledge of natural gas pipeline related maintenance and construction activities, processes and operations including related DOT and OSHA regulations.
  • AAS in Power Plant Technology, Mechanical, Diesel or Auto Technology.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operate and maintain reciprocating or turbine compressor engines and other station systems.
  • Perform operation, maintenance and housekeeping on compressors, engines, dehydration systems and plant support systems.
  • Troubleshoot and analyze problems and take corrective action.
  • Provide support for pipeline and measurement facilities.
  • Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.


In addition to the above job responsibilities, the Lead Operator is responsible for:

  • Successfully perform all duties assigned to Compressor Operators.
  • Successfully operate, trouble shoot and maintain equipment at alternate compressor(s) than assigned.
  • Effectively trouble shoot and repair complex engines and components, compressors and components, PLC components, relief valves and regulators at multiple stations.
  • Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.


Deadline to Apply: September 6, 2026

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