Gas Compression Field Technician - Rotational & On-Call

Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP. is seeking a Field Service Technician (7×7 Rotator) to maintain and service compression equipment across districts, reporting to the Area Service Manager. The role emphasizes safety, customer relations, and field troubleshooting in a 14 days on/off rotation.

Key duties include preventive and major maintenance, engine overhauls, and supporting startups and commissioning. Extensive travel and on-site work at customer locations are required.

Qualifications

• Solid professional communication/interface skills with customer field personnel, onsite vendors, and other employees.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in engines, rotating equipment, or heavy machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and service bulletins.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel extensively and work a rotational schedule.
• Ability to work independently in outdoor, remote, and sometimes harsh environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and major maintenance on natural gas compression equipment (engines, compressors, coolers, and related systems).
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to restore equipment performance.
• Conduct engine overhauls, compressor rebuilds, and component replacements.
• Support startups, shutdowns, commissioning, and optimization activities.
• Travel to assigned districts to provide temporary coverage, assist with backlogs, or support new equipment deployments.
• Respond to after-hours request regularly on an on-call basis.
• Adapt to varying equipment packages, customer sites, and operating conditions.
• Responsible for submitting accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets and other necessary paperwork daily.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and environmental standards.
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and required training.
• Maintain accurate documentation including work orders, service reports, and parts usage.
• Serve as a professional representative of USA Compression at customer locations.
• Communicate effectively with district leadership, dispatch, and fellow technicians.
• Provide feedback on equipment performance, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Customer communication

Mechanical aptitude

Reading manuals/schematics

Valid driver’s license

Travel flexibility

Outdoor/remote environment work

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP. is seeking a Field Service Technician (7×7 Rotator) to maintain and service compression equipment across districts, reporting to the Area Service Manager. The role emphasizes safety, customer relations, and field troubleshooting in a 14 days on/off rotation.

Key duties include preventive and major maintenance, engine overhauls, and supporting startups and commissioning. Extensive travel and on-site work at customer locations are required.