Lead Gas Compression Field Technician

USA Compression; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a full-time maintenance technician to service idle and redeployable natural gas compression units. You will perform make-ready repairs, storage maintenance, and reconfiguration to meet contract needs in yard environments across the region.

This role emphasizes safety and operational reliability, requires basic technical certification or trade schooling, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Good communication with customers and field personnel
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals
• Capable of operating with minimal supervision
• Comfortable with heavy equipment and safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow safety and environmental policies.
• Preserve and seal idle units as they return to storage yards.
• Roll over and re-preserve idle units on a 180 day rotation.
• Repair packages and make ready for redeployment into active status.
• Perform major and minor maintenance on idle units as needed.
• Reconfigure compressor cylinder arrangements to meet contract needs.
• Repair and maintain the heavy equipment inventory (HEI).
• Assist in loading/unloading units and operate crane/forklift equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Technical or trade school certification

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a full-time maintenance technician to service idle and redeployable natural gas compression units. You will perform make-ready repairs, storage maintenance, and reconfiguration to meet contract needs in yard environments across the region.

This role emphasizes safety and operational reliability, requires basic technical certification or trade schooling, and a valid driver’s license.