Gas Compression Field Technician — On-Call

Energy Transfer; Bimble (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform safe operation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas compression equipment within a defined territory. The role emphasizes uptime, preventive maintenance, and high-quality service to customers in remote field settings.

The technician will work independently in outdoor environments, coordinate with operations and engineering teams, and participate in rotating on-call schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with engines, rotating equipment, heavy machinery, or natural gas compression.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work independently in outdoor, remote, and sometimes harsh 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.

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 escalates abnormal trends.
• Respond to call-outs and emergency situations to restore equipment functionality.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with USA Compression standards, OEM specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for submitting accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets and other necessary paperwork daily.

Skills

Field service

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Electrical/mechanical

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform safe operation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas compression equipment within a defined territory. The role emphasizes uptime, preventive maintenance, and high-quality service to customers in remote field settings.

The technician will work independently in outdoor environments, coordinate with operations and engineering teams, and participate in rotating on-call schedules.