Lead Field Service Technician - Gas Compression

USA Compression; El Reno (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP is hiring a Lead Service Technician to maintain and service gas compression equipment across multiple sites. The role demands autonomy, field leadership, and ongoing mentoring of Field Service Technicians.

Travel up to 75% with on-site repairs, startups, and major maintenance. Strong CAT/Ariel/Cummins knowledge, safety focus, and customer relationship skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in gas compression; preference for CAT, Ariel and/or Cummins.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean MVR acceptable to USA Compression.
• Strong written and verbal communication; excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform start-ups, major maintenance, repairs and high-end troubleshooting on compression equipment.
• Lead Field Service Technicians and mentor their technical development.
• Maintain run time of units per contractual agreements and respond to customer inquiries.
• Collaborate with ASM and sales to identify new service opportunities.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping standards on all job sites.

Skills

Gas compression experience

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Team leadership/mentoring

Independent work

On-call availability

Reading technical manuals

Education

Technical/trade certification

College degree (preferred)

CAT Gas Engine II certification

Tools

CAT 3500/3600

Ariel Mechanics 1 & 2

ADEM 3 & 4 certifications

Murphy panel

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP is hiring a Lead Service Technician to maintain and service gas compression equipment across multiple sites. The role demands autonomy, field leadership, and ongoing mentoring of Field Service Technicians.

Travel up to 75% with on-site repairs, startups, and major maintenance. Strong CAT/Ariel/Cummins knowledge, safety focus, and customer relationship skills are essential.