Field Service Technician - Rotator

USA Compression; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Training

Diverse equipment

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP, a leading natural gas compression services provider, is seeking a Field Service Technician (Rotator) to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on engines, compressors, and related systems across assigned districts. You will work with minimal supervision, build customer relationships, and support startups and shutdowns as needed.

This on-site, field-based role requires travel, flexible rotation, and the ability to operate a water vessel, read technical

Qualifications

• Strong communication/interface with customers and field personnel.
• Excellent customer service and professional interaction at sites.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Solid mechanical aptitude with engines/rotating equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, schematics, and service bulletins.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Able to operate a water vessel.
• Willingness to travel extensively on a rotational schedule.
• Ability to work independently in outdoor/remote environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and major maintenance on natural gas compression equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to restore performance.
• Conduct engine overhauls, compressor rebuilds, and component replacements.
• Support start-ups, shutdowns, commissioning, and optimization activities.
• Travel to assigned districts to provide coverage and assist with deployments.
• Submit maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets, and paperwork daily.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Engine/rotating equipment experience

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

A Field Service Technician (Rotator) is responsible for maintenance and service of USA Compression equipment reporting to the Area Service Manager (ASM). With minimal supervision and significant autonomy, the typical areas of responsibility include safely performing scheduled maintenance, maintaining and building customer relationships, and providing first line support for equipment troubleshooting. USA Compression employees are proudly responsible for maintaining a safe and professional work environment and positive workplace aligned with our Pillars culture.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventive, corrective, and major maintenance on natural gas compression equipment (engines, compressors, coolers, and related systems).
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to restore equipment performance.
• Conduct engine overhauls, compressor rebuilds, and component replacements.
• Support start‑ups, shutdowns, commissioning, and optimization activities.

Operational Support Across Regions

• Travel to assigned districts to provide temporary coverage, assist with backlogs, or support new equipment deployments.
• Respond to call‑outs and emergency situations during rotation.
• Adapt to varying equipment packages, customer sites, and operating conditions.
• Responsible for submitting accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets and other necessary paperwork daily.

Safety & Compliance

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

Customer & Team Collaboration

• Serve as a professional representative of USA Compression at customer locations.
• Communicate effectively with district leadership, dispatch, and fellow technicians.
• Provide feedback on equipment performance, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

Required

• 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.
• Strong 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.
• Able to safely operate a water Vessel (Boat)
• Ability to travel extensively and work a rotational schedule.
• Ability to work independently in outdoor, remote, and sometimes harsh environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks.

Preferred

• Prefer at least 3 - 5 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.
• Prior experience in oil & gas field operations or compression services.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.

Work Environment

• Typically, an FST’s work day consists of driving a USA Compression Water Vessel(Motor Boat) and/or riding customer owned Water Vessel (Motorboat) to customer locations to perform repair and maintenance activities.
• The role rotates 7 days on/off away from home to our workplace.
• This position is 100% on-site and field-based; no remote or hybrid options.
• Some exposure to high noise levels in excess of 85dBA that require ear protection, as well as exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Extensive travel required during rotation; lodging and Meals provided on platforms, Either inland or offshore, depending on assigned location.
• Exposure to outdoor weather, rotating equipment, and industrial environments.

Why Join USA Compression

• Competitive rotational pay structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Strong safety culture and technical training support.
• Opportunity to work with diverse equipment packages across multiple regions.
• High-impact role supporting operational reliability and customer satisfaction.