Field Service Technician- Treating

USA Compression; Louisiana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Field Service Technician to maintain and service natural gas compression equipment for customers across multiple sites. You will perform scheduled maintenance, document operations data, and provide first-line troubleshooting with minimal supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and customer service, with opportunities to install treating units and support major repairs alongside the Area Service Manager.

Qualifications

• Solid customer-facing communication with field personnel and customers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read technical manuals.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and minimize downtime on assigned compression equipment.
• Maintain customer relationships and provide first-line troubleshooting support.
• Assist in installation of treating units and coordinate with ASM on major repairs.
• Operate company vehicle safely and adhere to company guidelines.
• Identify new sales or equipment opportunities with the sales team.
• Maintain inventory levels with parts department to support units.
• Collect data for reports on unit operations and meet reporting deadlines.
• Be flexible for extended hours and periodic on-call weekends.

Skills

Customer service

Independent worker

Strong mechanical ability

Education

Technical or trade school certification

Tools

CAT/Ariel/Cummins 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 country. We owe our success to the quality of our employees, our strong commitment to safety, and our superior service to customers.

Key Business Objectives:

A Field Service Technician Treating 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.

• Sign-on bonus based on experience and will be discussed at time of offer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure routine maintenance plan in place and minimize down time on all assigned equipment.
• Understand and follow company handbook, and all company or customer safety and environmental policies.
• Maintain run time of natural gas treating units per contractual agreements.
• Accurately gather and prepare data for reports critical to unit operations on regular due dates.
• Respond quickly to ASM or customer inquiries.
• Oversee and/or participate in the installation of treating units and customer with installations.
• Work closely with the Lead Service Tech and ASM on major repairs; elevate when necessary based on protocol.
• Maintain and operate company vehicle according to company guidelines.
• Work with sales team to identify new sales or equipment opportunities.
• Maintain and/or partner with a parts department to ensure sufficient parts inventory for each unit.
• Keep each assigned unit clean following good housekeeping rules and maintain safe working conditions.
• Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills/Capabilities and Education:

• 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.

Technical or trade school certification or additional work experience in related field

• Prefer at least 3-4 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.
• Ability to be self-managed and work independently with little or no supervision
• High degree of mechanical ability
• Experience reading and understanding technical manuals
• Capable of safely driving commercial size truck
• Valid driver’s license with a Motor Vehicle Record history acceptable to USA Compression
• Experience in configuring natural gas compression equipment
• Ability and flexibility to work extended hours including periodic on-call weekends
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication from the company and supervisor including training, procedures, instructions, etc.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

Level C requires a minimum of 0-2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

Level B requires 2-4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

Working Conditions:

• Periodic lifting requirements in excess of 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk on uneven and varied terrain, climb ladders and stairs; and stoop, squat, kneel, crouch and crawl depending on the task requirements.
• Exposure to extremes in temperature and weather conditions depending upon assigned location.
• Some exposure to high noise levels in excess of 85dBA that require ear protection, as well as exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Working conditions in natural gas compression vary from one job site to another. Some job sites are indoors in compressor stations while other sites are outside, exposed to a variety of weather conditions.
• There is a strong emphasis on safety while working with heavy equipment and machinery.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

USA Compression is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER

The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation forany part of the application process, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 713-989-2247.This number is for reasonable accommodation requests only.