Field Service Technician

USA Compression; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Field-based incentives

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform maintenance, repair, and support for natural gas compression equipment across an assigned territory. You will operate independently in remote field environments, ensuring equipment uptime and high-quality service to customers.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, fault troubleshooting, startups, and safety/compliance tasks while documenting reports and working with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude with engines, rotating equipment or heavy machinery.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and service bulletins.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong customer service and communication with field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on natural gas compression equipment, including engines, compressors, coolers, and components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
• Complete start-ups, shutdowns, and commissioning activities safely and efficiently.
• Monitor equipment performance, respond to call-outs, and escalate abnormal trends.
• Submit maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets, and paperwork daily.
• Maintain safety policies, participate in meetings, and document work orders and parts usage.
• Serve as primary field contact for customers and coordinate with operations, logistics, and engineering teams.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Driver's license

Independent worker

Physical stamina

Small hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diesel engines knowledge

Gas compression equipment

Rotating equipment maintenance

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP, (NYSE: USAC) provides mission‑critical natural gas compression services to large upstream and midstream energy companies. We are an operations‑centric, technology‑driven employer with 800+ employees in 18 states across the US. We owe our success to the quality of our employees, our strong commitment to safety, and our superior service to our customers.

Position Summary

The Field Service Technician (FST) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas compression equipment within an assigned territory. This role supports USA Compression’s field operations by ensuring equipment uptime, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and providing high‑quality service to internal and external customers. The FST works independently in remote field environments and plays a critical role in maintaining operational continuity for midstream partners. USA Compression employees are proudly responsible for maintaining a safe and professional work environment and positive workplace aligned with our Pillars culture.

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on natural gas compression equipment, including engines, compressors, coolers, and associated components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
• Conduct engine overhauls, compressor rebuilds, and component replacements as needed.
• Complete start‑ups, shutdowns, and commissioning activities safely and efficiently.

Operational Support

• Monitor equipment performance and operating conditions; identify and escalation abnormal trends.
• Respond to call‑outs and emergency situations to restore equipment functionality.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with USA Compression standards, OEM specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for submitting accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets and other necessary paperwork daily.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and environmental guidelines.
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and required training.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including service reports, work orders, and parts usage.

Customer & Team Collaboration

• Serve as the primary field contact for customers, providing professional communication and timely updates.
• Coordinate with operations, logistics, and engineering teams to support equipment needs.
• Maintain company tools, vehicles, and equipment in clean, safe working condition.

Qualifications

• Solid professional communication/interface skills with customer field personnel, onsite vendors, and other employees. This role is often the USAC position with the most customer interaction. Excellent customer service and positive communication skills are critical to the success in the FST role.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience in engines, rotating equipment, or heavy machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and service bulletins.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work independently in outdoor, remote, and sometimes harsh environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Must provide own small hand tools.

Preferred

• Prefer at least 2 years of experience in gas compression with preference to CAT, Ariel and/or Cummins certifications and experience. Depending on the equipment assigned, this role may maintain large or small horsepower units, gas lift or traditional compression units along with other related equipment associated with our business.
• Technical certification or vocational training in diesel, natural gas engines, or industrial maintenance.
• Experience in midstream oil & gas field operations.

Work Environment

• This position is 100% on‑site and field‑based; no remote or hybrid work is available.
• Regular travel within assigned territory; occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Exposure to outdoor weather, rotating equipment, and industrial environments.
• Some exposure to high noise levels in excess of 85dBA that require ear protection, as well as exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and materials.

Why Join USA Compression

• Competitive compensation and field‑based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Strong safety culture and commitment to employee development.
• Opportunity to work with industry‑leading compression equipment and technology