Service Tech - Make Ready

Energy Transfer; Victoria (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners is seeking a field-based technician to preserve, repair, and reconfigure idle natural gas compression units across storage yards. You will work under the Operations Service Manager, ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliable service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates have technical or trade certification, 2+ years in natural gas compression, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication skills. Extended hours and travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Technical or trade school certification or related experience.
• 2+ years in natural gas compression preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable MVR.
• Strong communication with field personnel, vendors, and teams.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• High mechanical ability; read and follow manuals.
• Experience configuring gas compression equipment.
• Ability to work extended hours.
• Ability to understand written/verbal instructions.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and environmental policies.
• Preserve and seal idle units returning to storage yards.
• Roll idle units on a 180-day rotation.
• Repair and prep units for redeployment.
• Perform major/minor maintenance on idle units.
• Reconfigure compressor cylinders per contract needs.
• Repair and maintain heavy equipment inventory (HEI).
• Keep warehouses and yards clean and safe.
• Assist loading/unloading units; operate cranes and lifts.
• Maintain company vehicle per guidelines.
• Help manage parts inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license & MVR compliance

Good communication

Independent work

Mechanical aptitude

Read technical manuals

Education

Technical or trade school cert

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP, (NYSE: USAC) provides mission critical natural gas compression services to large upstream and midstream energy companies. We are an operation scentric, technology driven employer with 800+ employees in 18 states across the US. We owe our success to the quality of our employees, our strong commitment to safety, and superior service to our customers.

Key Business Objectives:

Responsible for the preservation, make ready repair, short and long term storage maintenance and the reconfiguration of USA Compression idle equipment, reporting to the Operations Service Manager (OSM). All USA Compression employees are responsible for maintaining a safe and professional work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow all safety and environmental policies.
• Preserve and seal idle units as they return to the storage yards.
• Roll over and re-preserve units that remain idle on a 180 day rotation.
• Repair packages and make ready for redeployment into active status.
• Perform major and minor scheduled maintenance procedures on idle units as necessary.
• Reconfigure compressor cylinder arrangements as required to meet new contract needs.
• Repair and maintain the heavy equipment inventory (HEI).
• General housekeeping by helping to keep warehouse facilities and yards free from trash and debris.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of units as they enter and leave the storage yards.Safely operate truck mounted cranes, fork lifts and other portable lifting equipment.
• Maintain company vehicle according to company guidelines.
• Help maintain parts inventory for storage yards.
• Keep units clean and maintain safe working conditions.
• Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Skills/Capabilities and Education:

• Technical or trade school certification or additional work experience in related field.
• Preferred at least 2 years of experience in natural gas compression.
• Valid driver’s license with a Motor Vehicle Record history acceptable to USA Compression. Good communication/interface skills with customer field personnel, onsite vendors, and other tech teams.
• Ability to operate independently with little or no supervision.
• High degree of mechanical ability.
• Experience reading and understanding technical manuals.
• Experience in configuring natural gas compression equipment.
• Ability to work extended hours.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication from the company and supervisor including training, procedures, instructions, etc.
• Applicant must have the ability to legally work in the U.S.

Working Conditions:

• Periodic lifting requirements in excess of 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk on uneven and varied terrain, climb ladders and stairs; and stoop, squat, kneel, crouch and crawl depending on the task requirements.
• Exposure to extremes in temperature and weather conditions depending upon assigned location.

Some exposure to high noise levels in excess of 85dBA that require ear protection, as well as exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and materials.

Working conditions in natural gas compression vary from one job site to another. Some job sites are indoors in compressor stations while other sites are outside, exposed to a variety of weather conditions.

• There is a strong emphasis on safety while working with heavy equipment and machinery

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

USA Compression is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER

The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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USA Compression is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation forany part of the application process, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 713-989-2247.This number is for reasonable accommodation requests only.