Gas Compression Field Technician - Onsite Maintenance Pro

Energy Transfer; Mineral Wells (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Field Service Technician to safely operate, maintain, and repair natural gas compression equipment across an assigned territory. You will ensure uptime, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and deliver high-quality service to customers in remote field environments.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, the ability to read manuals and schematics, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Level C: 0–2 years of relevant industry experience; Level B: 2–4 years; Level A: 4+ years.
• 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.
• 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.
• Preferred: Gas compression experience with CAT, Ariel, and/or Cummins equipment or certifications.
• Experience in midstream oil and gas field operations.

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 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.
• Responsible for submitting accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets and other necessary paperwork daily.
• Coordinate with operations, logistics, and engineering teams to support equipment needs.
• Maintain company tools, vehicles, and equipment in clean, safe working condition.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading manuals & schematics

Valid driver\'s license

Independent field work

Professional communication

Small hand tools provided

Torque wrenches

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Field Service Technician to safely operate, maintain, and repair natural gas compression equipment across an assigned territory. You will ensure uptime, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and deliver high-quality service to customers in remote field environments.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, the ability to read manuals and schematics, and a valid driver’s license.