Gas Compression Field Technician — On‑Site Expert

Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Field Service Technician to maintain and repair natural gas compression equipment across an assigned territory. The role is fully onsite and field-based, requiring travel and the ability to work in outdoor environments while maintaining safety and OEM standards.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot issues, complete startups and commissioning, and submit reports.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and experience with engines, rotating equipment, heavy machinery, or natural gas compression.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, service bulletins, and operating information.
• Valid driver's license with 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 elevate 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.
• Submit accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets and other necessary paperwork daily.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading manuals & schematics

Driver's license

Customer service

Safety discipline

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Torque wrenches

Hand tools

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Field Service Technician to maintain and repair natural gas compression equipment across an assigned territory. The role is fully onsite and field-based, requiring travel and the ability to work in outdoor environments while maintaining safety and OEM standards.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot issues, complete startups and commissioning, and submit reports.