Gas Compressor Technician & Lead Troubleshooter

Burckhardt Compression AG.; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burckhardt Compression is seeking an experienced Service Center Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and commission gas engine compressor packages and related equipment. You will work with a technical team to support safe, reliable operation and own on‑site execution from start‑up through maintenance.

Ideal candidates have a strong mechanical background, hands‑on troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and OEM docs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/technical training or equivalent certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of field mechanical service experience in gas compression or related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on gas compressors, engines, production equipment, and associated systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and overhaul mechanical equipment and compressor packages.
• Perform equipment assembly, disassembly, installation, and major and minor overhauls.
• Support equipment start‑up and commissioning activities.
• Interpret compressor performance data and utilize OEM software, firmware, and diagnostic tools.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, blueprints, technical manuals, equipment specifications, and installation instructions.
• Identify equipment and system inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Apply proper purging, loading, start‑up, and shutdown procedures.
• Complete accurate and timely Daily Service Reports and other required documentation.
• Coordinate parts, materials, tools, and resources needed to successfully complete assigned work.
• Provide technical guidance and on‑the‑job training to new or developing Service Technicians.
• Step into a Lead Service Technician role when needed.
• Follow all company, customer, and site‑specific Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
• Stop work when unsafe conditions could place employees, customers, equipment, or the environment at risk.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Gas compressors knowledge

Equipment installation and overhaul

Read P&IDs and blueprints

Electrical fundamentals

OEM software & diagnostic tools

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/technical training or certification

Tools

Specialized compressor tools

OEM diagnostic software

Job description

Burckhardt Compression is seeking an experienced Service Center Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and commission gas engine compressor packages and related equipment. You will work with a technical team to support safe, reliable operation and own on‑site execution from start‑up through maintenance.

Ideal candidates have a strong mechanical background, hands‑on troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and OEM docs.