Field Service Technician — Gas Compression (On‑Site)

Energy Transfer; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression is seeking a Field Service Technician to maintain and repair natural gas compression equipment across an assigned territory. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, startups and commissioning, and work directly with customers in remote field environments.

The role requires independent work, physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to travel; on-site, with overtime and on-call rotations as needed, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong customer-facing communication and service orientation.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude with engines or rotating equipment knowledge.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics and service bulletins.
• Valid driver's license with clean record required.
• Capable of working alone in outdoor, remote environments.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and use own small hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on gas compression equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
• Conduct engine overhauls and component replacements as needed.
• Complete startups, shutdowns, and commissioning activities safely.
• Monitor performance and report abnormal trends; support on-call rotations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, OEM specs and regulations.
• Submit maintenance reports, timesheets, and paperwork daily.
• Serve as primary field contact for customers with professional updates.

Skills

Customer communication

Mechanical aptitude

Read technical manuals

Driver's license

Outdoor work capability

Heavy lifting 50 lbs

Self-sufficient / independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

USA Compression is seeking a Field Service Technician to maintain and repair natural gas compression equipment across an assigned territory. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, startups and commissioning, and work directly with customers in remote field environments.

The role requires independent work, physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to travel; on-site, with overtime and on-call rotations as needed, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.