Field Service Technician III - IV

Cooperservices; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Field Service Technician to provide hands-on technical support for Reciprocating Compression equipment. This dynamic role involves working in various settings, leading startup and commissioning tasks, and ensuring optimal equipment performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety and customer service. With extensive travel opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a globally recognized company in the oil and gas sector. Join a team where your expertise will make a significant impact!

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in Reciprocating Compression required.
• Must have advanced product knowledge and technical training.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Reciprocating Compression equipment.
• Lead startup and commissioning tasks at customer facilities.
• Perform diagnostics and present results professionally.

Skills

Reciprocating Compression

Engine Diagnostics

Mechanical Services Support

Service Reporting

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Safety Focused

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Associates Degree in Technical Field

Technical Certificate Program

Formal Training in Oil and Gas Industry

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

4076 16th St Rd, Huntington, WV 25701, USA Req #775

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

About Cooper Machinery Services:

Cooper Machinery Services provides natural gas compression equipment and services to customers globally in the Oil & Gas, Power, Transportation, and Marine sectors. With a proud heritage dating back to 1833, Cooper Machinery Services is the OEM for legendary product lines including Cooper-Bessemer, Ajax, Superior, Gemini, TSI, CSI, Enterprise, and Joy. Headquartered in Houston, TX, but with commercial and services hubs around the world, Cooper Machinery Services provides world-class services to more than 22,000 units in its installed base.

Our strength is our people. Each employee plays an integral role in our success and growth. With a commitment to our vision that strong relationships drive strong results and better business, our people make Cooper Machinery Services legendary.

General Field Service Technician Summary:

The Field Service Technician III-IV will provide hands-on technical and operations support of Reciprocating Compression equipment and supporting utility systems within customer facilities during commissioning, start-up, operations, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, performance testing, and troubleshooting situations as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all technical areas of Field Services customer support.
• Provide technical and mechanical services support to all internal and external customers in settings such as workshops, compressor stations, process plants, etc.
• Lead and perform all startup and commissioning tasks.
• Be proficient at performing engine and compressor diagnostics and interpreting collected data.
• Present results to the customer in a professional manner.
• Must be familiar with GE Startup and Commissioning Standards and have the ability to start and operate the package.
• Travel 200-300 days per year anywhere from 2-14 weeks at a time.
• Work extended hours up to 10-14 hours per day including weekends/holidays, 6-7 days per week.
• Ascend/descend ladders to examine equipment, position yourself to examine equipment including in confined spaces, move boxes weighing from 40-50 pounds, work in outdoor weather conditions, walk long distances.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Reciprocating Compression.
• Meets all sublevel (FS Technician I, II & III) requirements.
• Must have the following attributes: Safety focused, Service-oriented, Business focused, A self-starter.
• Dependable with the ability to multitask successfully.
• Mature, with the ability to take and provide direction based on the type of work and needs of the customer/business.
• Professional administrative and organizational skills.
• Results oriented with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and above-average interpersonal skills are required.
• Clear, concise, and accurate service reporting is required.
• Education - Complete training for the following:
• Associates Degree with a technical concentration (Bachelor’s Degree recommended) or equivalent work experience (minimum).
• Formal training in a technical certificate program.
• Technical training in the oil and gas industry or associated industry.
• Completion of all Reciprocating Compression Systems product training.
• Master the Core competencies.
• Advanced Special tooling.
• Advanced Engine and Compressor Theory, OEM and Non-OEM.
• Advanced Product Knowledge: Cooper Bessemer, Ajax, Superior Engine, Superior Compressor, Gemini Compressor, Clark, Waukesha, Dresser, Caterpillar.
• Mastery of Advanced Shop Math Skills.
• Mastery of Computer skills – Word and Excel.
• Mastery of product documentation e.g., engineering standards, blueprints, drawings, schematics, Bill of Materials, Service bulletins, etc.
• Advanced leadership skills.

Cooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.