Field Gas Compression Technician – CNG/RNG/H2 Systems
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Job summary
Certarus is seeking a Compression Technician to contribute to preventive and corrective maintenance, start-up, and commissioning of our CNG compression assets. You will be the subject matter expert in gas compression, covering mechanical, instrumentation, and automation aspects while promoting safe operation and best practices.
This role reports to the Lead Compression Technician. Daily regional travel between compression hubs is required, with day and night shifts and a 14 days on/7 days off
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of field service gas compressor experience.
- Natural gas compression experience and OEM training is a plus.
- Waukesha VGF or Ariel experience is advantageous.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and safety mindset.
- Valid driving record and ability to travel 60–80% in the region.
Responsibilities
- Perform safe, consistent maintenance on permanent and portable CNG compression equipment.
- Inspect parts with calipers and micrometers to verify dimensional changes.
- Troubleshoot recurring performance issues at component level.
- Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, and instrumentation as needed.
- Commission new assets and complete end-service inspections.
- Maintain spares and inventory accuracy.
- Prepare maintenance reports and enter data into CMMS.
- Maintain CMMS data integrity.
- Support development of maintenance programs.
- Contribute to team goals and results.
- Maintain high equipment housekeeping standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job description
Certarus is seeking a Compression Technician to contribute to preventive and corrective maintenance, start-up, and commissioning of our CNG compression assets. You will be the subject matter expert in gas compression, covering mechanical, instrumentation, and automation aspects while promoting safe operation and best practices.
This role reports to the Lead Compression Technician. Daily regional travel between compression hubs is required, with day and night shifts and a 14 days on/7 days off
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