Gas Compression Field Technician: On‑Site Troubleshooter

ESTIS MANAGEMENT LLC; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ESTIS MANAGEMENT LLC seeks an experienced Field Service Technician to develop and maintain profitable relationships with natural gas customers in Williston, ND. You will install, service, and troubleshoot compressor packages, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Daily tasks include preventive maintenance, reporting, and collaborating with sales to identify new opportunities. Strong mechanical/electrical skills and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills and knowledge.
• Customer focused.
• 6 months – 2 years of experience in maintaining natural gas compression equipment, including natural gas engines, compressors, control panels, skid wiring and conduit, end devices, tubing, vessels, and coolers.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Set of hand tools up to 1 ¼".
• Proficient English language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension).
• Computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Office.
• Ability to pass drug screens and background checks.
• Prefer associates degree or higher in related field.
• Prefer bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Prefer knowledge of proper purging and loading practices and procedures.
• Prefer ability to interpret compressor performance runs, calculate engine horsepower and calculate gas volumes.

Responsibilities

• Maximizes cost effective and safe customer runtime reliability (mechanical availability).
• Installs, commissions, maintains, services, troubleshoots, and decommissions and removes Company rental fleet compressor packages in the assigned territory.
• Ensures compressor package environmental regulation compliance.
• Reports on new business opportunities with existing and potential customers.
• Reports on the potential availability for hire of experienced field service personnel.
• Builds positive working relationships and trust with customer personnel by understanding their requirements and making appropriate recommendations.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and service on assigned high pressure gas lift skid mounted compressor packages within a defined territory.
• Inspects compressors, control systems and engines, using micrometers, pressure gauges, electronic diagnostic equipment, and other tools to identify and correct potential problems before they occur.
• Submits daily maintenance report data.
• Complies with all Company, customer, and government regulatory agency safety, health, and environmental laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains the cleanliness of Company equipment and surrounding area.
• Responds to and diagnoses reasons for engine, compressor and control system failures.
• Performs or assists in field rebuilding or overhauling of engines, compressors, and controls.
• Installs, commissions, and starts new units, including necessary inspections and testing.
• Disconnects, de-commissions, and removes units no longer required by customers.
• Orders, stores, and controls an inventory of frequently needed parts and tools to maximize timely response to customer issues while avoiding the cost of excessive inventory, shrinkage, or obsolescence.
• Identifies recurring maintenance issues and equipment failures and reports on same to the technical and fabrication teams by electronic mail or telephone call.
• Identifies needs for additional equipment with current and potential customers and reports these business development opportunities to the sales and marketing team.
• Identifies experienced field service personnel who may be open to recruitment and reports on these individuals to management.
• Adhere to safety requirements by wearing appropriate protective gear.
• Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Customer focus

English language skills

Driver's license

Hand tools

Computer skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or higher in related field

Tools

Micrometers

Pressure gauges

Electronic diagnostic equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

ESTIS MANAGEMENT LLC seeks an experienced Field Service Technician to develop and maintain profitable relationships with natural gas customers in Williston, ND. You will install, service, and troubleshoot compressor packages, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Daily tasks include preventive maintenance, reporting, and collaborating with sales to identify new opportunities. Strong mechanical/electrical skills and a valid driver’s license are required.