Service Technician - Lead

Burckhardt Compression; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan with 5% employer match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Annual bonus incentive program

Job summary

Burckhardt Compression US is hiring a Service Technician Lead for our New Iberia, LA operation. This role involves providing leadership, training, and supervising a team of Service Technicians, performing essential maintenance and repair tasks both onshore and offshore.

The ideal candidate must have 7+ years of field experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong mechanical skills. Additionally, this position includes competitive pay, medical benefits, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for structured career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of field experience or trade school certificate.
• Ability to read, write, and understand basic English.
• Current compliance with health & safety training.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and training to a team of Service Technicians.
• Perform offshore and onshore mechanical service.
• Complete troubleshooting and repair of equipment.

Skills

Mechanical abilities

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational school or associate degree

Tools

Dial indicator

Laser alignment tools

Hydraulic torque tooling

Digital volt and ohm meter (DVOM)

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 4626 | Location: New Iberia, LA (US) | Job Type: On Site | Posting Date: May 22, 2026

Job Summary

Burckhardt Compression US is hiring a Service Technician Lead at our New Iberia, LA operation.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

• Perform work offshore on platforms and onshore as required per job.
• Provide leadership, training, and supervise a team of Service Technicians – execute responsibilities in accordance with company policies.
• Assign and manage field workforce, handle performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, issue resolution, and other HR functions as required.
• Provide preventative and corrective field mechanical service on gas compression, process, and/or production equipment on site at client locations.
• Complete troubleshooting and repair of equipment, packages, and systems; provide guidance and coordinate jobs in progress.
• Complete minor and major overhauls and revamps.
• Communicate with customers about project updates and other information as needed.
• Use strong mechanical abilities to set level and align prime mover to driven equipment using dial indicators and/or laser alignment tools.
• Identify and address equipment, package, and plant inefficiencies/issues.
• Take initiative and fulfill duties consistent with company standards, policies, and controllable expense budget.
• Provide input to Supervisor on personnel and materials needs to provide optimal job planning.
• Assist in equipment start‑up/commissioning – broad understanding of procedures and requirements.
• Be knowledgeable of purging and loading practices/procedures; train as needed.
• Complete full daily service reports detailing actions performed on each service call and monitor additional workflows for accuracy.
• May temporarily move from field to shop for work as needed based on workloads and other location requirements.

Education, Experience & Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; vocational school or associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of field experience or certificate of completion from an acceptable trade school or military training in a related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Read, write, speak and understand basic English.
• Special equipment and tools used requiring application knowledge:
  • Dial indicator and laser alignment tools.
  • Precision measurement tooling.
  • Digital pressure measurement tooling.
  • Exhaust gas analyzer.
  • Digital volt and ohm meter (DVOM).
  • Laptop computer and related OEM software and firmware.
  • Hydraulic torque tooling.
  • Gas detector, colorimetric stain tubes, escape, rescue and work air packs (SCBA) as applicable.
• Current compliance with and/or ability to complete health & safety training.
• Ability to provide own small hand tools as directed by Operations Management.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the physical labor necessary.
• Must be able to work overtime and be available for after‑hour call‑outs as necessary.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds using proper lifting techniques and procedures.
• Stand, walk, climb, perform overhead work with fall protection, use hands to feel, handle or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, sit, talk and hear.
• Ability to kneel, balance, push, pull, drive, stoop, climb, and crouch.
• When applicable: must conform to customer‑required physical and medical standards.
• When applicable: must wear SCBA, APR, and particle masks as needed in hazardous environments.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, vision benefits.
• FSA and HSA; employer‑paid base life insurance 2× annual base, STD/LTD, and a variety of voluntary benefits.
• Health benefits start on the first of the month after hire date.
• 401(k) plan with 5% employer match.
• Annual bonus incentive program.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Company vehicle and fuel card (varies by position).
• Mobile phone allowance.
• Structured career progression from Level 1 to Lead.
• Ongoing training and technical development.
• Supportive team culture and leadership.