Lead Reciprocating Compressor Repair Specialist

HOERBIGER Automatisierungstechnik Holding GmbH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement plans with company matching

Vacation/Holiday/Sick pay

Job summary

HOERBIGER Service Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a highly experienced Reciprocating Compressor Repair Specialist for our shop environment. You will lead repairs, oversee overhauls, and guide mechanics while ensuring safety and top quality.

The role emphasizes deep compressor knowledge, hands-on leadership, and collaboration with engineering and service teams to deliver reliable, documented results across projects.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years combined shop and field experience with reciprocating compressors.
• Extensive teardown, inspection, troubleshooting and reassembly experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• Strong communication, teamwork and safety commitment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical specialist for reciprocating compressor repairs and overhauls.
• Assemble, disassemble, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair reciprocating compressors and components.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to shop personnel.
• Support root cause analysis and repair recommendations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Customer Service, Purchasing and Operations for project execution.
• Ensure service documentation and repair photos are entered into company systems.
• Assist with tagging, labeling and tracking parts throughout repair.
• Promote safe work practices and adherence to quality standards.
• Share industry knowledge to strengthen shop capabilities.

Skills

Reciprocating compressors

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Technical communication

Tools

Ariel

Dresser-Rand

Cooper-Bessemer

Clark

Job description

HOERBIGER Service Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a highly experienced Reciprocating Compressor Repair Specialist for our shop environment. You will lead repairs, oversee overhauls, and guide mechanics while ensuring safety and top quality.

The role emphasizes deep compressor knowledge, hands-on leadership, and collaboration with engineering and service teams to deliver reliable, documented results across projects.