About the role
Campus
OSU-Institute of Technology
Contact Name & Email
Paula Harrold, paula.harrold@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
9 months or less
Hiring Range
$43,500 - $56,250
Salary
Priority Application Date
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by 2026-12-04 to ensure full consideration.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
GENERAL SUMMARY
This position will facilitate learning for an associate in applied science degree in the Natural Gas Compression Program within the School of Engineering & Construction Technologies on a 9-month assignment. This position may also teach relative core courses in other areas of the school.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Associate degree in a field of study consistent with the teaching assignment: Industrial Maintenance Technologies, Natural Gas Compression Technologies, Diesel Technologies, Electrical/Electronics Technologies, Instrumentation Technologies, Petroleum & Gas Engineering Technologies or related field of study (as determined by program- or course-level material)
- Associate's degree or higher in an unrelated field and a minimum of three (3) years of verifiable professional industry experience
Experience
- Proven history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
- Relevant professional experience in natural gas compression, including compressor operation, maintenance, or related industrial systems, preferred.
- Experience as a natural gas compression trainer, technician, or technology instructor preferred.
- Preferred: Experience in the operation and inspection of natural gas equipment, including safe and efficient operation of compressors, compressor stations, and related equipment.
- Preferred: Experience operating gas compressors, compressor stations, dehydration treating units, reciprocating engines, glycol dehydration units, gas processing equipment, and separation/filtration vessels.
- Demonstrated success in collaborating with various constituencies.
- Additional post-secondary education beyond requirements may substitute for years of required experience.
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses
Licensure/Certification
- Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge
Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of natural gas equipment, including engines, compressors, piping systems, measurement devices, instrumentation and electronic controls.
- Ability to plan, organize and fulfill complex initiatives.
- Computer skills to include electronic communications, word processing, and the ability to use specific software associated with the position are necessary.
- Ability to maintain high standards of work, initiative, commitment, ethics, professional responsibility and judgment.
- Superior interpersonal skills—including the ability to effectively recognize and resolve complex problems in a constructive manner.
- Must exhibit characteristics of a team player, willing to take initiative and assume responsibility.
- Ability to foster and support innovation and excellence.
Communication Skills:
- Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict.
Working Conditions
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.
- Travel required.
- Normal classroom physical environment; ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Exposure to elements of a natural gas compression environment.
- Normal classroom and shop physical environment; ability to lift up to 25 pounds.