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.