Gas Compression Field Technician - Onsite Uptime Specialist

Energy Transfer; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP in Farmington, NM is seeking a Field Service Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation and repair of natural gas compression equipment across a defined territory. The role emphasizes preventive and corrective maintenance and uptime for midstream partners.

This onsite position requires safety discipline, ability to work independently in remote field environments, and clear communication with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with engines, rotating equipment, heavy machinery, or natural gas compression.
• 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.
• 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

Manuals & schematics reading

Customer communication

Independent field work

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Small hand tools

Torque wrenches

CAT/Cummins/Ariel equipment experience

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP in Farmington, NM is seeking a Field Service Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation and repair of natural gas compression equipment across a defined territory. The role emphasizes preventive and corrective maintenance and uptime for midstream partners.

This onsite position requires safety discipline, ability to work independently in remote field environments, and clear communication with customers and internal teams.