Separator Technician

Job Details

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Business Unit: Flowback

Reports to: Operations Manager

Travel Requirement: Yes

Top Tier Benefits　

Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match.
Annual uniform allowance.
Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
Paid Training.

Job Description

Peak’s Separator Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of high‑ and low‑pressure separator vessels and associated production equipment. Under general supervision, this position ensures separators are safe, compliant, and functioning properly to support efficient well operations. The role requires a strong focus on safety, mechanical integrity, and accurate documentation while working in field environments.The Separator Technician supports quality control and safe operations during all aspects of separator installation, maintenance, testing, and operation.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to

Troubleshoot high‑ and low‑pressure separators and associated components to identify and resolve mechanical, pressure, or operational issues.
Repair, replace, and function‑test valves, pressure relief devices, gauges, and related separator instrumentation.
Perform pressure testing on separators and components in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements, and applicable safety standards.
Rebuild separator components, including internals, valve assemblies, and fittings as required.
Flush, clean, and prepare separators to ensure proper operation and compliance with job specifications.
Perform minor electrical work related to separator controls, sensors, or monitoring equipment, as authorized and trained.
Inspect vessels and components for wear, damage, or safety concerns and report findings appropriately.
Prepare, maintain, and submit accurate daily documentation, including maintenance logs, pressure test records, and job‑specific reports.
Draft and maintain a thorough and accurate Job Safety Analysis (JSA) identifying job tasks, associated hazards, and mitigation measures.
Properly and consistently update the JSA as job conditions or scopes change.
Observe all safety rules at all times, including keeping work areas and vehicles clean and free of safety hazards.
Coordinate and/or participate in rigging up and rigging down separators and related equipment.
Prepare equipment for jobs, including inspection, maintenance, and load‑out.
Communicate clearly during shift changes, including detailed handover notes on equipment status and outstanding issues.
Work effectively as part of a team and remain receptive to guidance and feedback from supervisors and peers.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

Previous field experience working with high‑ and low‑pressure vessels or production equipment preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair separator components.
Knowledge of pressure testing procedures and safe handling of pressurized systems.
Basic understanding of electrical systems related to production equipment.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in an environment with changing priorities.
Commitment to safe work practices and attention to detail.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive a company vehicle in accordance with Peak’s insurance guidelines.

Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Physical Demands and Exposures

Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected.
Exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection.
Prolonged sitting, standing, walking.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to individually lift: Maximum 50 lbs.

Peak Rentals is an equal opportunity employer. It is Peak’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.

Peak Rentals requires all employees whose jobs may involve environmental compliance to understand and comply with the U.S. Environmental Protections Agency’s Clean Air Act that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources. A copy of the Clean Air Act can be provided to you upon request from Human Resources.

Peak Rentals participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Peak is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Peak only uses E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.