Field Service Technician- Rotator

Energy Transfer•Carlsbad, NM

26d•Onsite

About The Position

USA Compression Partners, LP provides natural gas compression services to upstream and midstream energy companies. The Field Service Technician is responsible for maintaining and servicing USA Compression equipment and reports to the Area Service Manager (ASM). The role works with minimal supervision and considerable autonomy, performing scheduled maintenance, supporting equipment troubleshooting, and building customer relationships while maintaining a safe, professional workplace. The technician performs preventive, corrective, and major maintenance on natural gas compression equipment, including engines, compressors, coolers, and related systems. The position also supports equipment start-ups, shutdowns, commissioning, and optimization, and travels to assigned districts to provide temporary coverage, address backlogs, or support new deployments. The schedule is 14 days on and 14 days off, with extensive travel and regular after-hours on-call requests. The role is fully onsite and field-based. Work typically involves driving a USA Compression service vehicle to customer locations and carrying out repair and maintenance activities. The technician may work outdoors, in remote or harsh conditions, and around industrial environments, rotating equipment, high noise, and potentially hazardous materials. Lodging is provided per company policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with 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 travel extensively and work a 14-days-on/14-days-off rotational schedule.
Ability to work independently in outdoor, remote, and sometimes harsh environments.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
Strong professional communication and customer-interface skills; excellent customer service and positive communication are critical.
Ability to respond to regular after-hours on-call requests.

Nice To Haves

At least 3–5 years of gas compression experience, preferably with CAT, Ariel, and/or Cummins certifications and experience.
Technical certification or vocational training in diesel, natural gas engines, or industrial maintenance.
Prior experience in oil and gas field operations or compression services.
Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, corrective, and major maintenance on natural gas compression equipment, including engines, compressors, coolers, and related systems.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to restore equipment performance.
Conduct engine overhauls, compressor rebuilds, and component replacements.
Support start-ups, shutdowns, commissioning, and equipment optimization activities.
Travel to assigned districts to provide temporary coverage, assist with backlogs, and support new equipment deployments.
Respond regularly to after-hours requests on an on-call basis.
Adapt to varying equipment packages, customer sites, and operating conditions.
Submit accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets, and other required paperwork daily.
Follow USA Compression safety policies, procedures, and environmental standards.
Participate in safety meetings, audits, and required training.
Maintain accurate work orders, service reports, and parts-usage documentation.
Represent USA Compression professionally at customer locations.
Communicate with district leadership, dispatch, fellow technicians, customer field personnel, and onsite vendors.
Provide feedback on equipment performance, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement.