Gas Compression Field Service Technician (Rotator)

USA Compression; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rotation

Comprehensive benefits

Safety culture and training

Regional diverse equipment exposure

High-impact operational reliability

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Field Service Technician (14x14 Rotator) to maintain and service compression equipment across customer sites, reporting to the Area Service Manager. The role emphasizes safety, autonomy, and strong customer relationships in a dynamic, field-based environment.

You'll perform scheduled maintenance, troubleshoot, and support start-ups, with on-site work, travel across regions, and a rotational 14 days on/off schedule.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing role requires excellent communication and service mindset.
• Must read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and bulletins.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with engines or rotating equipment.
• Ability to travel extensively and work rotating schedules.
• Valid driver\'s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on natural gas compression equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues.
• Carry out engine overhauls and component replacements.
• Support start-ups, shutdowns, commissioning, and optimization.
• Travel to districts to provide on-site coverage and respond to after-hours requests.

Skills

Customer interaction

Strong communication

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Independent work

Heavy lifting

Travel extensively

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification or vocational training in diesel/industrial maintenance

Tools

CAT certification

Ariel certification

Cummins certification

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Field Service Technician (14x14 Rotator) to maintain and service compression equipment across customer sites, reporting to the Area Service Manager. The role emphasizes safety, autonomy, and strong customer relationships in a dynamic, field-based environment.

You'll perform scheduled maintenance, troubleshoot, and support start-ups, with on-site work, travel across regions, and a rotational 14 days on/off schedule.