Compressor Operator I, II, III

Airswift; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Compressor Operator I, II, or III to support daily gas compression system operations across the Midland, TX region. The role focuses on safe operation, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs of compression equipment and facilities.

You will troubleshoot field issues, coordinate with contractors, and contribute to outage reporting and safety compliance to ensure reliable production operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating, maintaining and repairing gas compression systems in field facilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot field issues on-site and via remote monitoring.
• Experience coordinating repair work, downtime reporting and outage tracking.
• Experience overseeing contractor work in an in-field environment with emphasis on safe execution.

Responsibilities

• Operate gas compression systems and related facilities safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on compression equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose compressor/field issues in real time or via remote monitoring.
• Coordinate with foremen, operators, mechanics and contractors to plan and execute work.
• Support outage reporting, regulatory compliance, and safety programs.

Skills

Compressor operations

Diagnostics

Facility maintenance

Daily operations

Repair scheduling

Safety audits

LDAR inspections

Vendor work requests

Communication

Safety mindset

Job description

Job Title

Compressor Operator I, II, III

Duration

1 year initially with possibility of extension

Schedule

10/4 rotation - 10 days on, 4 days off

Location

Midland, TX

Job Overview

This opportunity focuses on the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of gas compression systems across a regional production area. The role supports safe and efficient field operations through troubleshooting, contractor coordination, outage reporting, and compliance activities. This position offers exposure to compressor operations, facility maintenance, remote monitoring, and field-based operational support.

Required Experience

• Experience supporting daily operations, maintenance, and repair activities for gas compression systems and associated facilities.
• Experience troubleshooting field issues both on-site and through remote monitoring environments.
• Experience coordinating repair activity, downtime reporting, and extended outage tracking.
• Experience overseeing contractor work in an operational field environment with a strong focus on safe execution.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of compressor operations, diagnostics, and facility maintenance.
• Ability to perform daily compressor and facility operations in a production environment.
• Ability to schedule and coordinate compressor repairs effectively.
• Ability to audit job safety analyses and monitor adherence to company safety policies.
• Experience carrying out inspections, purging, and LDAR activities.
• Ability to use work platforms to create and assign vendor work requests.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with Foremen, Operators, Mechanics, and contractors.
• Safety-focused, proactive, and detail-oriented approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with remote monitoring platforms and reporting systems.
• Skilled in compressor operations, diagnostics, and facility maintenance.

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.