Lease Compression Technician I

Cooper Machinery Services LLC; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company 401(k) with match

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services LLC is seeking a Lease Compression Technician I to work in the field, performing preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and inspections on natural gas compression equipment at customer sites.

You will travel extensively, work independently with minimal supervision, and represent Cooper professionally on every service visit while maintaining safety standards and accurate maintenance logs.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of direct experience with natural gas compression equipment.
• Experience as a mechanic or field service technician in oil and gas.
• Solid mechanical skills and basic repair knowledge.
• Ability to work independently at customer sites with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on natural gas compression packages at customer sites.
• Diagnose and resolve basic mechanical issues in the field.
• Monitor equipment condition and communicate status to customers and Cooper team.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE.
• Complete maintenance logs and service reports.
• Represent Cooper on-site and build customer trust.
• Travel extensively to field locations and work in varying conditions, including ladders and confined spaces.

Skills

Natural gas compression experience

Field service experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Customer communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Caterpillar equipment

Cooper-Bessemer equipment

Ajax equipment

Superior equipment

MS Word & Excel

Job description

Location: Field-Based | Travel: Extensive | Job Type: Full-Time | Level: Lease Compression Technician I

You’re a hands‑on mechanical professional ready to build your career in natural gas compression. As a Lease Compression Technician I with Cooper Machinery Services, you’ll work independently at customer sites performing preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, equipment inspections, and service activities that help keep critical compression equipment operating safely and reliably. You’ll develop your compression expertise while representing Cooper directly with customers in the field.

With roots dating to 1833 and a portfolio of iconic OEM brands, Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, Superior™ and more, Cooper supports over 22,000 units in the field globally. This is your opportunity to build a key chapter of that story.

What You Will Do

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on natural gas compression packages at customer sites, working independently with minimal supervision.
• Diagnose and resolve basic mechanical and equipment issues in the field, escalating complex problems to a lead technician or supervisor when needed.
• Monitor equipment condition and communicate equipment status, maintenance findings, and issues to customer personnel and the Cooper team.
• Follow all safety procedures, identify and report hazards, and properly use required PPE while working independently at customer locations.
• Complete accurate maintenance logs and service reports documenting work performed, equipment condition, and relevant service findings.
• Serve as a professional on-site representative of Cooper, building customer trust through clear communication, reliable service, and professional conduct.
• Travel extensively to field locations and safely perform hands‑on work in varying weather conditions, including climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, and lifting equipment up to 50 pounds.

Who You Are

• You have 1–2 years of direct experience with natural gas compression equipment and prior experience as a mechanic or field service technician in the oil and gas industry.
• You bring solid mechanical skills, hands‑on repair experience, and a working understanding of basic tools, engines, compressors, and mechanical systems.
• You have experience with Caterpillar, Cooper-Bessemer, Ajax, Superior, or similar compression and engine equipment.
• You can work independently at customer sites under minimal supervision and know when to escal
• You are comfortable working directly with customers and representing Cooper professionally during every service visit.
• You have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, along with a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• You are safety-minded, dependable, adaptable, and committed to taking ownership, communicating clearly, and continuing to develop your technical skills.

Preferred

• CDL or willingness to obtain one.

Why Join Us

• Most benefits are effective on your first day of employment – no waiting period.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage (6-month short-term disability waiting period)
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and long-term disability buy up plan
• Voluntary benefit plans including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance plans
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match, employees are 100% vested on Day 1
• Maternity and parental leave, Arc Fertility Benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support.

Cooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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