Gas Compression Field Technician - On Site

Energy Transfer; Carlsbad (NM); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong safety culture

Field-based incentives

Professional development

Job summary

USA Compression is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform maintenance and repair of natural gas compression equipment in an on-site, field-based role. You will support field operations, ensure equipment uptime, and service internal and external customers with a strong safety mindset.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, startups/shutdowns, and reporting while working in remote environments and overtime/on-call rotations as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong customer-facing communication and onsite interaction skills.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience in engines, rotating equipment, or heavy machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and service bulletins.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on natural gas compression equipment, including engines and compressors.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
• Conduct startups, shutdowns, and commissioning activities safely and efficiently.

Skills

Customer communication

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

USA Compression is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform maintenance and repair of natural gas compression equipment in an on-site, field-based role. You will support field operations, ensure equipment uptime, and service internal and external customers with a strong safety mindset.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, startups/shutdowns, and reporting while working in remote environments and overtime/on-call rotations as needed.