Gas Compression Field Technician – Onsite & Customer‑Facing

USA Compression; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Field-based incentives

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform maintenance, repair, and support for natural gas compression equipment across an assigned territory. You will operate independently in remote field environments, ensuring equipment uptime and high-quality service to customers.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, fault troubleshooting, startups, and safety/compliance tasks while documenting reports and working with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude with engines, rotating equipment or heavy machinery.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and service bulletins.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong customer service and communication with field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on natural gas compression equipment, including engines, compressors, coolers, and components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
• Complete start-ups, shutdowns, and commissioning activities safely and efficiently.
• Monitor equipment performance, respond to call-outs, and escalate abnormal trends.
• Submit maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets, and paperwork daily.
• Maintain safety policies, participate in meetings, and document work orders and parts usage.
• Serve as primary field contact for customers and coordinate with operations, logistics, and engineering teams.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Driver's license

Independent worker

Physical stamina

Small hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diesel engines knowledge

Gas compression equipment

Rotating equipment maintenance

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform maintenance, repair, and support for natural gas compression equipment across an assigned territory. You will operate independently in remote field environments, ensuring equipment uptime and high-quality service to customers.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, fault troubleshooting, startups, and safety/compliance tasks while documenting reports and working with cross-functional teams.