Field Service Technician-Treating

Energy Transfer•Dilley, TX

About The Position

The Field Service Technician Treating is responsible for maintaining and servicing USA Compression equipment and reports to the Area Service Manager (ASM). The role works with minimal supervision and significant autonomy, performing scheduled maintenance, supporting equipment troubleshooting, and maintaining customer relationships. The technician helps maintain a safe, professional work environment aligned with the company’s Pillars culture. The typical workday involves driving a USA Compression service vehicle to customer locations to perform repair and maintenance activities. Work may take place indoors at compressor stations or outdoors in varied weather conditions. The role involves working safely around heavy equipment and machinery and may include exposure to loud noise and hazardous chemicals or materials.

Requirements

Strong professional communication and customer-service skills when interacting with customer field personnel, onsite vendors, and employees.
Technical or trade school certification or additional work experience in a related field.
At least 3–5 years of gas compression experience is preferred.
Ability to manage work independently with little or no supervision.
Strong mechanical ability.
Experience reading and understanding technical manuals.
Ability to safely drive a commercial-size truck.
Valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle record acceptable to USA Compression.
Experience configuring natural gas compression equipment.
Ability and flexibility to work extended hours, including periodic on-call weekends.
Ability to understand written and verbal company and supervisor communications, including training, procedures, and instructions.
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds periodically.
Ability to stand and walk on uneven terrain, climb ladders and stairs, and stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, and crawl as task requirements dictate.

Nice To Haves

CAT, Ariel, and/or Cummins certifications and experience.
Experience maintaining large- or small-horsepower units, gas lift or traditional compression units, and related equipment, depending on assigned equipment.

Responsibilities

Ensure routine maintenance plans are in place and minimize downtime on assigned equipment.
Follow the company handbook and company and customer safety and environmental policies.
Maintain run time of natural gas treating units in accordance with contractual agreements.
Gather and prepare accurate data for reports on unit operations by regular due dates.
Respond promptly to inquiries from the Area Service Manager or customers.
Oversee or participate in installing treating units and assist customers with installations.
Work with the Lead Service Technician and Area Service Manager on major repairs, escalating issues according to protocol when necessary.
Maintain and operate the company vehicle according to company guidelines.
Work with the sales team to identify new sales or equipment opportunities.
Maintain or coordinate with a parts department to ensure sufficient parts inventory for each unit.
Keep assigned units clean and maintain safe working conditions through good housekeeping.
Perform other duties or responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.