Field Service Technician

Atlas Copco; Alabama; On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Atlas Copco is seeking a Field Service Technician to maintain and repair high-speed centrifugal compressors and turbo expanders across North America. The role requires extensive travel to customer sites and on-site work, reporting to the Field Service Manager.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of rotating equipment experience, strong troubleshooting and customer-service skills, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience maintaining and repairing rotating equipment.
• Expertise with high-speed centrifugal compressors and turbo expanders.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to service the designated territory.
• Willingness to travel up to 90% of the time within the North America region.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on centrifugal compressors and turbo expanders.
• Conduct emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform in-house mechanical repairs and upgrades when not in fieldwork.
• Upgrade equipment to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose field issues.
• Provide technical support and training to customers.
• Assist customers with parts inventory and replacement considerations.
• Document service activities and maintain records.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Skills

experience with rotating equipment

centrifugal compressors

troubleshooting

customer service

team collaboration and independence

travel willingness (up to 90%)

Job description

Our solutions are a key part of most industries – electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more. Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations.

Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow.

Your role

At Atlas Copco, we believe that passion drives success. We are looking for a Field Service Technician who is enthusiastic about maintaining and repairing high-speed centrifugal compressors and turbo expanders. If you have a proven track record in this field and are eager to support our customers in North America, we want to hear from you.

This is a travel-intensive role that supports customer sites throughout North America. The position requires frequent travel and extended time working on-site at customer locations to perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities.

As part of the Field Service team, you will report to the Field Service Manager and work with the Aftermarket team including technical support. This is a full-time position working on-site at our customer sites.

As a Field Service Technician, Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Performing maintenance and repairs on centrifugal compressors and turbo expanders.
• Conducting emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Performing in-house mechanical repairs and upgrades when not assigned to fieldwork.
• Upgrading equipment to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing issues in the field.
• Providing technical support and training to customers.
• Supporting customers with parts inventory and consumed parts for replacement.
• Documenting service activities and maintaining accurate records.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

To succeed, you will need

• You have at least 5 years of experience in maintaining and repairing rotating equipment.
• Expertise with high-speed centrifugal compressors and turbo expanders.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to service the designated territory.
• Willingness to travel up to 90% of the time within the North America region.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability: take ownership of your work while serving as a trusted technical expert at customer sites across North America.
• Lifelong learning and career growth: expand your skills through hands‑on experience, specialized training, and opportunities for advancement within a global organization.
• Innovation powered by people: help solve complex challenges and deliver reliable solutions that keep our customers’ operations running efficiently.
• Health and well‑being: work for a company that prioritizes safety, supports employee well‑being, and provides the resources needed to succeed both on and off the job.
• Great benefits: enjoy competitive pay, paid vacation, personal and sick time, and a 401(k) with up to 6% company match.
• Competitive pay: base salary ranges from $25.00 to $40.00 an hour, based on experience and qualifications. Additionally, you will be entitled to up to $10,000 in an annual bonus.

Job location

You will be part of our customer center in Deer Park. You will join a dynamic field service team, working remotely and spending a significant amount of time traveling to visit customers within your designated area, United States (US).

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Cassandra Quinn

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