Senior Field Service Technician: Gas Compression Leader

Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Lead Service Technician to oversee maintenance and service of compression equipment across the Texas area. You will develop Field Service Technicians, perform critical maintenance, and maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring safety and reliability of equipment.

The role involves start-ups, major maintenance, and high-end troubleshooting with significant autonomy and collaboration with the Area Service Manager.

Qualifications

• 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 acceptable to USA Compression.
• Strong interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills with customer field personnel, onsite vendors, and other employees.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision; prior management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Involved in start-ups, major maintenance, significant failures, overhauls, and high-end troubleshooting and advanced diagnostic repair on a wide variety of equipment.
• Lead by example and mentor 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 to customer inquiries and communicate with ASM.
• Partner with the ASM to ensure smooth Area operation.
• Maintain and safely operate company vehicle per guidelines.
• Communicate with sales to identify new opportunities for customers or equipment.
• Utilize WMS and coordinate with parts to ensure adequate inventory.
• Keep Area units clean and maintain safe working conditions.
• Assist in building USA Compression culture and participate in recruiting new FSTs.
• Assist in supervisory duties when ASM is absent.
• Understand and follow company handbook and safety/environment policies.
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor.
• Full-time hourly position.

Skills

Field service leadership

Gas compression expertise

CAT/Cummins/Ariel engine knowledge

Valid driver's license

Safety awareness

Education

Technical or trade certification / college degree

Tools

CAT Gas Engine II

Ariel Mechanics 1 & 2

Murphy panel

CAT 3500/3600

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Lead Service Technician to oversee maintenance and service of compression equipment across the Texas area. You will develop Field Service Technicians, perform critical maintenance, and maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring safety and reliability of equipment.

The role involves start-ups, major maintenance, and high-end troubleshooting with significant autonomy and collaboration with the Area Service Manager.