Service Technician- Make Ready

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP provides mission critical natural gas compression services with 800+ employees across 18 states. This full-time hourly technician role focuses on preserving idle units, performing storage maintenance, and reconfiguring compressor arrangements to meet contracts.

Candidates should have technical or trade school certification, 2+ years in natural gas compression, a valid driver’s license, and strong mechanical skills.

Qualifications

• Technical or trade school certification or related field experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in natural gas compression.
• Valid driver’s license with an MVR acceptable to USA Compression.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work extended hours.
• Must be legally able to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow all safety and environmental policies.
• Preserve and seal idle units as they return to storage yards.
• Roll over and re-preserve idle units on a 180 day rotation.
• Repair packages and make ready for redeployment into active status.
• Perform major and minor scheduled maintenance on idle units.
• Reconfigure compressor cylinder arrangements to meet contract needs.
• Repair and maintain the heavy equipment inventory (HEI).
• Housekeeping in warehouse facilities and yards.
• Assist in loading/unloading units; operate cranes and forklifts.
• Maintain company vehicle per guidelines.
• Help maintain parts inventory for storage yards.
• Keep units clean and safe; perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Trade-school certification

Natural gas compression

Driver's license

Independent work

Mechanical ability

Read technical manuals

Extended hours

Safety compliance

Education

Technical or trade school certification

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 operations centric, 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.

Full-time hourly position.

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.

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.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 713-989-2247. This number is for reasonable accommodation requests only.