Gas Compression Field Technician – Onsite & On-Call

Energy Transfer LP; Colorado; On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; 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 work independently in remote field environments, ensuring equipment uptime and delivering high‑quality service to customers.

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

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.
• Monitor equipment performance and operating conditions; identify and escalate.
• Respond to call-outs and emergency situations to restore equipment functionality.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Submit accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets and other necessary paperwork daily.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Engines experience

Reading schematics

Driver's license

Customer service

Field work

Small hand tools

Gas compression equipment experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAT/Cummins/Ariel equipment

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 work independently in remote field environments, ensuring equipment uptime and delivering high‑quality service to customers.

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