Gas Compression Field Technician: Maintenance & Reconfiguration

USA Compression; Cadiz Township (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP, a leading provider of natural gas compression services, seeks a hands-on technician to maintain idle units and support storage yard operations. You will perform major and minor maintenance, reconfigure cylinder arrangements, and help redeploy units to active status while following strict safety policies.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in natural gas compression, a valid driver’s license, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with crews and

Qualifications

• Technical or trade school certification or related field experience.
• At least 2 years of natural gas compression experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and safety awareness.
• Experience reading technical manuals and configuring equipment.
• Willingness to work extended hours as required.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to interface with crews.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow all safety and environmental policies.
• Preserve and seal idle units returning to storage yards.
• Roll over and re-preserve units on a 180-day rotation.
• Repair packages and prepare units for redeployment to active status.
• Perform major or minor scheduled maintenance on idle units.
• Reconfigure compressor cylinder arrangements for new contracts.
• Repair and maintain heavy equipment inventory (HEI).
• Keep warehouse facilities and yards clean and safe.
• Assist in loading/unloading units; operate cranes and forklifts safely.
• Maintain company vehicles per guidelines; help manage parts inventory.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• This is a full-time hourly position.

Skills

Technical certification

Two years gas compression experience

Valid driver’s license

Independence in work

Mechanical aptitude

Reading technical manuals

Configuring compression equipment

Extended hours availability

Clear written and verbal communication

Legal work eligibility in the U.S.

Education

Technical or trade school certification

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP, a leading provider of natural gas compression services, seeks a hands-on technician to maintain idle units and support storage yard operations. You will perform major and minor maintenance, reconfigure cylinder arrangements, and help redeploy units to active status while following strict safety policies.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in natural gas compression, a valid driver’s license, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with crews and