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$28/hr–$45/hr
Full-time
high school, professional certificate
Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k) match, Profit sharing, Paid time off
Posted 4d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Field Service Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance and repair of natural gas compression equipment in the field. This role involves troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring operational continuity for customers.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude, and a valid driver's license. At least 2 years of experience in gas compression and relevant technical certifications are preferred.
The Field Service Technician (FST) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas compression equipment within an assigned territory. This role supports USA Compression’s field operations by ensuring equipment uptime, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and providing high‑quality service to internal and external customers. The FST works independently in remote field environments and plays a critical role in maintaining operational continuity for midstream partners. USA Compression employees are proudly responsible for maintaining a safe and professional work environment and positive workplace aligned with our Pillars culture.
This role has a current pay range of $28.00/hr – $45.00/hr. The listed pay range represents the company’s good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base rate of pay for this position at the time of this posting. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on their work location, qualifications, relevant experience, operational needs, demonstrated performance over time, and internal pay alignment.
We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits including access to health, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO, and abundant career opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance & Repair
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 startups, shutdowns, and commissioning activities safely and efficiently.
Operational Support
Monitor equipment performance and operating conditions; identify and escalate abnormal trends.
Works overtime and is available for on-call rotations. Overtime and on-call requirements include work after regular work hours, weekends, and holidays.
Ensure all work is performed in compliance with USA Compression standards, OEM specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Responsible for submitting accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets and other necessary paperwork daily.
Safety & Compliance
Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and environmental guidelines.
Participate in safety meetings, audits, and required training.
Maintain accurate documentation, including service reports, work orders, and parts usage.
Customer & Team Collaboration
Serve as the primary field contact for customers, providing professional communication and timely updates.
Coordinate with operations, logistics, and engineering teams to support equipment needs.
Maintain company tools, vehicles, and equipment in clean, safe working condition.
Qualifications
Required
Solid professional communication/interface skills with customer field personnel, onsite vendors, and other employees. This role is often the USAC position with the most customer interaction. Excellent customer service and positive communication skills are critical to the success in the FST role.
High school diploma or GED.
Mechanical aptitude with experience in engines, rotating equipment, or heavy machinery.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and service bulletins.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to work independently in outdoor, remote, and sometimes harsh environments.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
Must provide own small hand tools.
Preferred
Prefer at least 2 years of experience in gas compression with preference to CAT, Ariel and/or Cummins certifications and experience. Depending on the equipment assigned, this role may maintain large or small horsepower units, gas lift or traditional compression units along with other related equipment associated with our business.
Technical certification or vocational training in diesel, natural gas engines, or industrial maintenance.
Experience in midstream oil & gas field operations.
Work Environment
This position is 100%25 on-site and field-based; no remote or hybrid work is available.
Regular travel within assigned territory; occasional overnight travel may be required.
Exposure to outdoor weather, rotating equipment, and industrial environments.
Some exposure to high noise levels in excess of 85dBA that require ear protection, as well as exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and materials.
Why Join USA Compression
Competitive compensation and field-based incentives.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Strong safety culture and commitment to employee development.
Opportunity to work with industry-leading compression equipment and technology
High-impact role supporting operational reliability and customer satisfaction.
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USA Compression Partners LP (NYSE: USAC), based in Dallas, TX, completed its IPO in January 2013. Founded in 1998, USAC is a growth-oriented MLP that is one of the largest U.S. independent providers of natural gas compression, based on total fleet horsepower of nearly 4 million as of August 2018. USAC operates an infrastructure-oriented asset base that generates stable cash flows underpinned by high utilization rates. USAC provides compression services to the midstream energy sector, primarily in the shales and unconventional resource plays, which have lower producing pressures than conventional reservoirs and where demand is about three times that in conventional areas. USAC also provides gas lift compression services in artificial oil recovery. USAC employs a customer-oriented business philosophy in partnering with a diverse customer base, which is comprised of producers, processors, gatherers and transporters of natural gas and crude oil.
Offices: 111 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, US
Natural Gas Compression servicesNatural ResourcesOil and GasEnergy
USA Compression Partners LP (NYSE: USAC), based in Dallas, TX, completed its IPO in January 2013. Founded in 1998, USAC is a growth-oriented MLP that is one of the largest U.S. independent providers of natural gas compression, based on total fleet horsepower of nearly 4 million as of August 2018. USAC operates an infrastructure-oriented asset base that generates stable cash flows underpinned by high utilization rates. USAC provides compression services to the midstream energy sector, primarily in the shales and unconventional resource plays, which have lower producing pressures than conventional reservoirs and where demand is about three times that in conventional areas. USAC also provides gas lift compression services in artificial oil recovery. USAC employs a customer-oriented business philosophy in partnering with a diverse customer base, which is comprised of producers, processors, gatherers and transporters of natural gas and crude oil.
Offices: 111 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, US
Natural Gas Compression servicesNatural ResourcesOil and GasEnergy