Gas Compression Field Technician

Energy Transfer; Victoria (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Field Service Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation and maintenance of natural gas compression equipment within a defined territory. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, start-ups, and commissioning while providing high-quality service to customers.

The role requires independent field work in outdoor environments, adherence to safety policies, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and experience with engines, rotating equipment, heavy machinery, or natural gas compression.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, service bulletins, and operating information.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work independently in outdoor, remote field environments.
• Professional communication and customer-service skills for interactions with customer field personnel, vendors, coworkers, and support teams.
• Must provide required small hand tools in accordance with company expectations.
• Use torque wrenches and hand tools requiring approximately 20 to 600 pounds of force.
• Preferred: Gas compression experience with CAT, Ariel, and/or Cummins equipment or certifications.
• Experience in midstream oil and gas field operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on natural gas compression equipment, including engines, compressors, coolers, and associated components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
• Conduct engine overhauls, compressor rebuilds, and component replacements as needed.
• Complete start-ups, shutdowns, and commissioning activities safely and efficiently.
• Monitor equipment performance and operating conditions; identify and upscale abnormal trends.
• Respond to call-outs and emergency situations to restore equipment functionality.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company standards, OEM specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Submit accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets and other necessary paperwork daily.
• Maintain company tools, vehicles, and equipment in clean, safe working condition.
• Coordinate with operations, logistics, and engineering teams to support equipment needs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading manuals

Customer-service skills

Safety awareness

Independent worker

Tool usage

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Torque wrenches

Hand tools

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Field Service Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation and maintenance of natural gas compression equipment within a defined territory. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, start-ups, and commissioning while providing high-quality service to customers.

The role requires independent field work in outdoor environments, adherence to safety policies, and timely reporting.