Field Service Technician - Gas Compression Systems

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP is an operations-centric, safety-driven employer with 800+ employees across 18 states, providing natural gas compression services to major energy companies.

The role focuses on preservation, make ready repair, storage maintenance, and reconfiguration of idle equipment, reporting to the Operations Service Manager. Candidates should have technical or trade school background and be able to operate with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Trade school certification or related field experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in natural gas compression.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable MVR.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Strong mechanical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals.
• Willingness to work extended hours.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow safety and environmental policies.
• Preserve and seal idle units returning to storage yards.
• Roll over and re-preserve idle units on a 180-day rotation.
• Repair packages and prepare units for redeployment.
• Perform major and minor scheduled maintenance on idle units.
• Reconfigure compressor cylinder arrangements as needed.
• Maintain heavy equipment inventory and storage yards.
• General housekeeping of warehouses and yards.
• Assist in loading/unloading units and operating lifting equipment.
• Maintain company vehicles and manage parts inventory.
• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Technical training

Compression experience

Independent worker

Mechanical aptitude

Reading manuals

Safety-conscious

Education

Trade school certification

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP is an operations-centric, safety-driven employer with 800+ employees across 18 states, providing natural gas compression services to major energy companies.

The role focuses on preservation, make ready repair, storage maintenance, and reconfiguration of idle equipment, reporting to the Operations Service Manager. Candidates should have technical or trade school background and be able to operate with minimal supervision.