Gas Compression Field Technician – Onsite, 24/7 On-Call

Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP in Texas is seeking a Field Service Technician to safely operate, maintain, and repair natural gas compression equipment across an assigned territory. The role emphasizes uptime, preventive maintenance, and high-quality service for customers and partners in the midstream sector.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude, ability to read technical manuals, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to work in outdoor field

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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 an 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.
• Submit accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets and other necessary paperwork daily.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading technical manuals

Valid driver’s license

Independent field work

Customer-service skills

Small hand tools

Torque wrenches

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Torque wrenches

Hand tools

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP in Texas is seeking a Field Service Technician to safely operate, maintain, and repair natural gas compression equipment across an assigned territory. The role emphasizes uptime, preventive maintenance, and high-quality service for customers and partners in the midstream sector.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude, ability to read technical manuals, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to work in outdoor field