Field Gas Compression Tech I – Hands-On Equipment

Cooper Machinery Services LLC; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company 401(k) with match

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services LLC is seeking a Lease Compression Technician I to work in the field, performing preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and inspections on natural gas compression equipment at customer sites.

You will travel extensively, work independently with minimal supervision, and represent Cooper professionally on every service visit while maintaining safety standards and accurate maintenance logs.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of direct experience with natural gas compression equipment.
• Experience as a mechanic or field service technician in oil and gas.
• Solid mechanical skills and basic repair knowledge.
• Ability to work independently at customer sites with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on natural gas compression packages at customer sites.
• Diagnose and resolve basic mechanical issues in the field.
• Monitor equipment condition and communicate status to customers and Cooper team.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE.
• Complete maintenance logs and service reports.
• Represent Cooper on-site and build customer trust.
• Travel extensively to field locations and work in varying conditions, including ladders and confined spaces.

Skills

Natural gas compression experience

Field service experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Customer communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Caterpillar equipment

Cooper-Bessemer equipment

Ajax equipment

Superior equipment

MS Word & Excel

Job description

Cooper Machinery Services LLC is seeking a Lease Compression Technician I to work in the field, performing preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and inspections on natural gas compression equipment at customer sites.

You will travel extensively, work independently with minimal supervision, and represent Cooper professionally on every service visit while maintaining safety standards and accurate maintenance logs.