Field Service Tech 1321

ESTIS MANAGEMENT LLC; Big Lake (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ESTIS MANAGEMENT LLC is seeking a field service technician to support natural gas compression equipment in the Big Lake, TX area. You will perform installation, maintenance, and repair of skid-mounted compressor packages, ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and support customers with technical guidance.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to work independently in the field.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills are required.
• Customer-focused with good communication in English.
• Proficiency with basic computer software (Microsoft Office) is preferred.
• Preferred associate degree or higher in related field.

Responsibilities

• Maximizes safe, cost-effective customer runtime reliability (mechanical availability).
• Installs, maintains, services, troubleshoots, and removes rental compressor packages in the territory.
• Ensures compressor package environmental regulation compliance.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on high-pressure gas lift compressor packages.
• Identifies and reports new business opportunities and potential hiring needs for field staff.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Customer focus

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Micrometers

Pressure gauges

Electronic diagnostic equipment

Microsoft Office

Hand tools (up to 1 ¼”)

Job description

Job Location: WTXE-L - Big Lake, TX 76932

Position Overview

Develops and maintains profitable relationships with natural gas producing customers within the defined geographic territory.

Responsibilities

• Maximizes cost effective and safe customer runtime reliability (mechanical availability);
• Installs, commissions, maintains, services, troubleshoots, and decommissions and removes Company rental fleet compressor packages in the assigned territory
• Ensures compressor package environmental regulation compliance
• Reports on new business opportunities with existing and potential customers
• Reports on the potential availability for hire of experienced field service personnel
• Builds positive working relationships and trust with customer personnel by understanding their requirements and making appropriate recommendations
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and service on assigned high pressure gas lift skid mounted compressor packages within a defined territory
• Inspects compressors, control systems and engines, using micrometers, pressure gauges, electronic diagnostic equipment, and other tools to identify and correct potential problems before they occur
• Submits daily maintenance report data
• Complies with all Company, customer, and government regulatory agency safety, health, and environmental laws, rules, policies, and procedures
• Maintains the cleanliness of Company equipment and surrounding area
• Responds to and diagnoses reasons for engine, compressor and control system failures
• Performs or assists in field rebuilding or overhauling of engines, compressors, and controls
• Installs, commissions, and starts new units, including necessary inspections and testing
• Disconnects, de-commissions, and removes units no longer required by customers
• Orders, stores, and controls an inventory of frequently needed parts and tools to maximize timely response to customer issues while avoiding the cost of excessive inventory, shrinkage, or obsolescence
• Identifies recurring maintenance issues and equipment failures and reports on same to the technical and fabrication teams by electronic mail or telephone call
• Identifies needs for additional equipment with current and potential customers and reports these business development opportunities to the sales and marketing team
• Identifies experienced field service personnel who may be open to recruitment and reports on these individuals to management
• Adhere to safety requirements by wearing appropriate protective gear
• Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills and knowledge
• Customer focused
• 6 months – 2 years of experience in maintaining natural gas compression equipment, including natural gas engines, compressors, control panels, skid wiring and conduit, end devices, tubing, vessels, and coolers
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
• Set of hand tools up to 1 ¼”
• Proficient English language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension)
• Computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Office
• Ability to pass drug screens and background checks
• Prefer associates degree or higher in related field
• Prefer bilingual in English/Spanish
• Prefer knowledge of proper purging and loading practices and procedures
• Prefer ability to interpret compressor performance runs, calculate engine horsepower and calculate gas volumes