CNG Compression Technician — Field Service & Commissioning

Certarus Ltd.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Certarus is seeking a Compression Technician to maintain and commission our CNG compression assets across regional hubs. The role covers preventive and corrective maintenance, instrumentation, and PLC troubleshooting to support safe operations and best practices.

Travel is regional with a 14 days on/14 days off schedule. You will report to the Lead Compression Technician and join a field crew delivering reliable, clean-energy fuel distribution.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of field service gas compressor experience.
• Natural Gas Compression experience and OEM training are beneficial.
• Waukesha VGF and Ariel systems experience is an advantage.
• Excellent organizational and technical communication skills.
• Positive, analytical and safe work attitude.
• Basic computer skills using MS 365.
• Must be able to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• The safe and consistent maintenance to the company's permanent and portable CNG compression equipment.
• Inspect parts for dimensional changes using calipers, micrometers, and measuring tools.
• Troubleshoot repetitive and intermittent performance issues at component level.
• Broad electrical, PLC, and instrumentation troubleshooting when necessary.
• Commissioning new and end-service inspections of compression assets.
• Maintain CMMS and contribute to spare parts inventory.
• Participate in maintenance program development and team efforts.

Skills

Gas compressor field service

English communication

Troubleshooting

MS 365

Tools

MS 365

PLC fault diagnosis

Job description

Certarus is seeking a Compression Technician to maintain and commission our CNG compression assets across regional hubs. The role covers preventive and corrective maintenance, instrumentation, and PLC troubleshooting to support safe operations and best practices.

Travel is regional with a 14 days on/14 days off schedule. You will report to the Lead Compression Technician and join a field crew delivering reliable, clean-energy fuel distribution.