Compressor Technical Specialist

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Dallas, TX seeks a Maintenance Technician specializing in industrial compressors. You will perform routine preventive, corrective, and commissioning tasks on a range of compressor systems at the plant, ensuring safety and reliability.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of mechanical maintenance experience, CAD drafting ability, and proficient Google Suite skills. You will work independently on site, handling parts inventories and on‑the‑job training.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of dedicated maintenance-based mechanical experience.
• Hands-on CAD drafting experience.
• Strong Google Suite skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial compressors.
• Build, assemble, and commission new compressor units per design specs.
• Monitor operational efficiencies and troubleshoot in real time at plant facilities.
• Provide technical support during plant construction and special projects.
• Test and evaluate new technologies or components for compressor systems.
• Provide structured project management data to support R&D and engineering initiatives.
• Draft and review P&IDs to ensure compliance.
• Identify and communicate process or profit improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Manage local and regional inventory for spare parts and tooling.
• Deliver on-site technical training to plant personnel on safe operation and maintenance.

Skills

Self-starter

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAD platforms

Google Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on a variety of industrial compressors.
• Build, assemble, and commission new compressor units according to engineering design specifications.
• Monitor compressor operational efficiencies and perform real-time troubleshooting at plant facilities.
• Provide essential technical support during plant construction phases and handle special project requests across Regional Companies.
• Test, evaluate, and verify new technologies or components designated for compressor systems.
• Provide structured technical project management data to support R&D and broader engineering initiatives.
• Draft, modify, and review process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) to ensure baseline facility compliance.
• Proactively identify, document, and communicate process or profit improvement areas to departmental leadership.
• Manage local and regional inventory systems to ensure the immediate availability of critical spare parts and maintenance tooling.
• Deliver clear, on‑site technical training to plant personnel regarding safe compressor operation and standard maintenance steps.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of dedicated maintenance‑based mechanical experience.
• Technical Drafting: Hands‑on experience with CAD platforms and basic developmental computer skills.
• Software Proficiency: Strong capability with Google Suite applications (Google Docs, Sheets, etc.).
• Core Competency: Must be a highly motivated self‑starter capable of executing field tasks independently with minimal direct oversight.