Gas Compression Field Technician – On-Site Maintenance

USA Compression; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Field-based incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP seeks a Field Service Technician to maintain and repair natural gas compression equipment across an assigned territory, including engines and compressors. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, startups, and safety-focused field work in remote environments.

This on-site role requires strong mechanical aptitude, customer communication, and the ability to travel within the territory, with overtime and on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Need strong communication with field personnel and customers.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude with engines or rotating equipment.
• Ability to read technical manuals and schematics.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Ability to work independently in outdoor/remote environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Must provide own small hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on natural gas compression equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
• Conduct engine overhauls, compressor rebuilds, and component replacements as needed.
• Complete startups, shutdowns, and commissioning activities safely and efficiently.
• Monitor equipment performance and operating conditions; identify and elevate abnormal trends.
• Works overtime and is available for on-call rotations. Overtime and on-call requirements include work after regular work hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and environmental guidelines.
• Serve as the primary field contact for customers, providing professional communication and timely updates.
• Coordinate with operations, logistics, and engineering teams to support equipment needs.
• Maintain company tools, vehicles, and equipment in clean, safe working condition.

Skills

Customer interaction

Mechanical aptitude

Reading manuals/schematics

Independent outdoor work

Physical stamina

Tool management

Experience with gas compression

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Small hand tools

CAT/Ariel/Cummins certifications

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP seeks a Field Service Technician to maintain and repair natural gas compression equipment across an assigned territory, including engines and compressors. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, startups, and safety-focused field work in remote environments.

This on-site role requires strong mechanical aptitude, customer communication, and the ability to travel within the territory, with overtime and on-call rotations.