Field Technician Lead – Gas Compression & Team Leadership

Burckhardt Compression AG.; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Versatile role

Open culture

Development opportunities

Work-life balance

Safety focused team

Leadership impact

Job summary

Burckhardt Compression (US) Inc. is seeking an experienced Field Technician Lead to provide hands-on service and leadership across multiple applications.

You will supervise, train, and support Field Service Technicians, ensuring safe, efficient work to the highest standards at customer sites. You will lead troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, and equipment overhauls, while coordinating start-ups and field operations with OEM software tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Trade school/associates degree is preferred.
• 7–10 years of relevant field experience or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with gas compression equipment experience.
• Must pass Respiratory Questionnaire and Fit Test.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Field Service Technicians and lead by example.
• Assign and manage field workforce and conduct performance reviews.
• Provide hands-on training to new technicians.
• Perform preventive and corrective mechanical service on gas compression equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment at customer sites.
• Overhaul and revamp major equipment as needed.
• Interpret compressor performance and use OEM software.
• Coordinate start‑ups and commissioning activities.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Team development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school or Associate degree preferred

Tools

Dial indicators

Laser alignment tools

DVOM (digital volt-ohm meters)

Exhaust gas analyzers

SCBA / safety gear

Job description

Burckhardt Compression (US) Inc. is seeking an experienced Field Technician Lead to provide hands-on service and leadership across multiple applications.

You will supervise, train, and support Field Service Technicians, ensuring safe, efficient work to the highest standards at customer sites. You will lead troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, and equipment overhauls, while coordinating start-ups and field operations with OEM software tools.