Compression Parts Specialist
The Compression Parts Specialist is responsible for managing inventory, ordering parts, and coordinating with maintenance teams to ensure parts are available for scheduled work. This role also involves tracking vendor lead times, maintaining accurate documentation, and controlling costs by optimizing procurement practices.
- On-site
- Red Deer, AB
- Posted Aug 12, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
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 Parts Specialist is responsible for organizing, maintaining, and delivering compressor maintenance parts on time. This role manages inventory checks, parts ordering, vendor follow-up, and receiving to prevent downtime caused by missing or incorrect parts. Duties & Responsibilities * Maintain accurate inventory for compression and related maintenance parts through regular counts, proper labelling, and organized storage * Create and manage purchase requests/orders for required parts and ensure the correct part number, specification, and quantity are ordered * Track vendor lead times and shipment status daily; follow up with suppliers and carriers to confirm delivery dates and resolve delays quickly * Receive, verify, and stage parts for upcoming maintenance work; coordinate with Maintenance/Operations to ensure parts are ready before scheduled jobs * Reduce part loss and confusion by improving identification (labels, bins, documentation) and maintaining clear records of where parts are stored and who they are issued to * Control costs by reducing rush orders and expedited shipping, preventing duplicate purchases, and supporting approved vendor and pricing practices * Maintain procurement and inventory documentation (packing slips, receiving records, PO status, warranty info) and support audits as needed Requirements: * 3 – 5 years of experience in a compression parts role * Parts journeyman ticket is an asset * Must have basic mechanical and technical knowledge * Ability to influence and tactfully deal with a wide range of personalities * Exceptional teamwork ethic with a positive, analytical, and safe work attitude * Must have organizational, verbal/written communication, and interpersonal skills * Basic skills in the use of computer-based programs such as MS 365 * Experience with Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Consignment * Experience with inventory systems * Able to operate a forklift or pallet jack * Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence * Ability to apply concepts of basic math * Be able to occasionally lift up to 70 lbs. Also able to squat, reach, etc. * Valid driver’s license with clean MVR and background check 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.
What you’ll do
The Compression Parts Specialist is responsible for managing inventory, ordering parts, and coordinating with maintenance teams to ensure parts are available for scheduled work. This role also involves tracking vendor lead times, maintaining accurate documentation, and controlling costs by optimizing procurement practices.
Requirements
Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience in a compression parts role and possess basic mechanical and technical knowledge. A valid driver's license and the ability to perform physical tasks, such as lifting up to 70 lbs, are required.
Benefits
• Competitive compensation package • Retirement plans • Career advancement opportunities
Listed skills
- Forklift operationPreferred
- Data entryPreferred
- Inventory managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Inventory management
- Procurement
- Vendor management
- Mechanical knowledge
- Technical knowledge
- Forklift operation
- Pallet jack operation
- Data entry
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Analytical skills
- MS 365
- Inventory systems
- Supply chain coordination
- Pallet Jacks
- Influencing Skills
- Business Success
- Cost Control
- Tactfulness
- Renewable Natural Gas
- Energy System Transition
- Operation Maintenance
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Valid Driver's License
- Auditing
- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
- Consignment
- Forklift Truck
- General Mathematics
- Interpersonal Communications
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Management System
- Operating Cost
- Purchasing
- Vendor-Managed Inventory
- Writing
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Energy
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Administrative
- Parts Specialist
- Shop Sales Assistants
- Parts Salespersons
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
