Lead Gas Compression Field Technician

Energy Transfer; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP seeks a Lead Service Technician to perform maintenance and service of gas compression equipment with minimal supervision and strong autonomy. You will develop Field Service Technicians and act as a subject matter expert for operational support across customer sites.

The role includes startup work, major maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring run time per contractual agreements, while maintaining safety and quality in every task. Travel up to 90% is expected.

Qualifications

• Technical or trade school certification, college degree or additional work experience in related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in gas compression with preference to CAT, Ariel and/or Cummins.
• CAT Gas Engine II, Troubleshooting, Electronics certifications; CAT 3500, 3600, ADEM 3 and ADEM 4, Ariel Mechanics 1 and 2, Murphy panel a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with a Motor Vehicle Record history acceptable to USA Compression.
• Strong interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to teach and communicate both technical and soft skills to FSTs aiding in their training and development.

Responsibilities

• Involved in start-ups, major maintenance, significant failures, overhauls, and high-end trouble shooting and advanced diagnostic repair skills on wide variety of equipment.
• Lead by example and be a subject matter expert and role model to Field Service Technicians (FST) and assist in their technical skill and professional development.
• Ensure USAC maintains run time of natural gas compression units per contractual agreements.
• Respond quickly and accurately to customer inquiries and communicate with ASM.
• Partner closely with the ASM to ensure a smooth and efficient Area operation.
• Maintain and safely operate company vehicle/commercial truck according to company guidelines.
• Communicate with sales team to identify new sales, customer or equipment opportunities.
• Utilize the WMS and partner with a parts department to ensure sufficient parts inventory for each unit in Area.
• Assist in building the USAC culture through positively representing our image and helping recruit new FSTs.
• Assist in supervisory duties in the absence of the ASM or as assigned by the ASM.

Skills

Gas compression experience

Mechanical ability

Valid driver\'s license

Education

CAT Gas Engine II

Electronics certifications

ADEM 3

ADEM 4

Ariel Mechanics 1&2

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP seeks a Lead Service Technician to perform maintenance and service of gas compression equipment with minimal supervision and strong autonomy. You will develop Field Service Technicians and act as a subject matter expert for operational support across customer sites.

The role includes startup work, major maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring run time per contractual agreements, while maintaining safety and quality in every task. Travel up to 90% is expected.