Gas Compression Field Technician — On-Call & Travel

Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rotational pay

Comprehensive benefits

Safety training

Opportunities across regions

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Field Service Technician to maintain and service natural gas compression equipment across multiple sites. You will report to the Area Service Manager with minimal supervision and work with diverse teams to keep equipment operating safely.

The role requires traveling to districts, performing scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting start-ups, shutdowns, and commissioning while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with field personnel, onsite vendors, and other employees.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in engines or heavy machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and service bulletins.
• Valid driver''s license with clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work a rotational schedule.
• Ability to work independently in outdoor, remote, and harsh environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and major maintenance on natural gas compression equipment (engines, compressors, coolers, and related systems).
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to restore equipment performance.
• Conduct engine overhauls, compressor rebuilds, and component replacements.
• Support start‑ups, shutdowns, commissioning, and optimization activities.
• Submit accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets and other necessary paperwork daily.

Skills

Customer communication

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Valid driver''s license

Willingness to travel

Independent work

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diesel engines

Rotating equipment

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Field Service Technician to maintain and service natural gas compression equipment across multiple sites. You will report to the Area Service Manager with minimal supervision and work with diverse teams to keep equipment operating safely.

The role requires traveling to districts, performing scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting start-ups, shutdowns, and commissioning while upholding safety standards.