Compressor Technician ￢ﾀﾓ Houston Area

OTC•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Compressor Technician services, troubleshoots, and repairs air compressors, pumps, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment to support reliable performance. The role includes analyzing failures and recommending practical improvements to equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance. The technician works with sales and operations teams to identify service opportunities, recommends and sells repairs, upgrades, and preventive maintenance, and provides customers with technical advice and responsive service. The technician documents work accurately, including work performed, parts used, and further recommendations, and keeps the service vehicle stocked with the tools, parts, and equipment required for factory-approved service. The role requires a professional customer-facing approach, adherence to safety protocols and company and industry standards, and collaboration with teammates and management to meet service goals and support continuous improvement. The technician responds to urgent service calls and stays current on technologies, equipment, and service techniques through training. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. The position offers an hourly wage of $28 to $40, depending on experience and qualifications. OTC Industrial Technologies describes training and career advancement opportunities and offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, disability coverage, life insurance, a wellness discount, safety-shoe and safety-glasses stipend, a 401(k) with employer match, referral bonuses, relocation assistance, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-starter who is highly motivated.
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and organized work habits, including the ability to work without supervision.
Commitment to doing the job right the first time.
Technically knowledgeable, conscientious, and detail-oriented.
Valid driver's license.
Must be able to complete a drug test and background check.
Must be able to sit, stand, and bend repeatedly for long periods.
Must be coachable.

Nice To Haves

Multi-craft and/or technician experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Service, troubleshoot, and repair air compressors, pumps, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment.
Analyze equipment failures and develop actionable recommendations to improve reliability, efficiency, and performance.
Work with sales and operations teams to identify service-growth and customer-satisfaction opportunities.
Identify and sell recommended repairs, upgrades, and preventive maintenance solutions.
Complete accurate service reports documenting work performed, parts used, and recommendations.
Keep the service vehicle stocked with appropriate tools, parts, and equipment for efficient, factory-approved service.
Represent OTC professionally and build strong customer relationships and trust.
Diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues.
Work with team members and management to meet service goals and support continuous improvement.
Respond to urgent service calls and provide solutions to minimize operational disruptions.
Provide exceptional customer service and act as a technical advisor to customers.
Follow safety protocols and comply with company and industry standards.
Stay current on technologies, equipment, and service techniques through ongoing training.
Take on additional responsibilities as needed.