Natural Gas Field Service Technician

Energy Transfer; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP. is seeking a Field Service Technician to maintain, repair, and optimize natural gas compression equipment across assigned field territories.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, start‑ups, and commissioning while ensuring uptime and safety in remote environments. The role requires reading technical manuals, performing on-site diagnostics, and coordinating with operations and logistics.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and experience with engines, rotating equipment, heavy machinery, or natural gas compression.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, service bulletins, and operating information.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work independently in outdoor, remote, and sometimes harsh field environments.
• Professional communication and customer-service skills for interactions with customer field personnel, vendors, coworkers, and support teams.
• Must provide required small hand tools in accordance with company expectations.
• Use torque wrenches and hand tools requiring approximately 20 to 600 pounds of force.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on natural gas compression equipment, including engines, compressors, coolers, and associated components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
• Conduct engine overhauls, compressor rebuilds, and component replacements as needed.
• Complete start-ups, shutdowns, and commissioning activities safely and efficiently.
• Monitor equipment performance and operating conditions; identify and elevate abnormal trends.
• Respond to call-outs and emergency situations to restore equipment functionality.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company standards, OEM specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Submit accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets and other necessary paperwork daily.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Engine experience

Rotating equipment

Read schematics

Valid driver’s license

Field independence

Customer service

Use hand tools

Torque wrenches

Education

High school diploma

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP. is seeking a Field Service Technician to maintain, repair, and optimize natural gas compression equipment across assigned field territories.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, start‑ups, and commissioning while ensuring uptime and safety in remote environments. The role requires reading technical manuals, performing on-site diagnostics, and coordinating with operations and logistics.