Field Service Technician - Rotator

Energy Transfer•Brighton, CO

4d•$30 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

A Field Service Technician (Rotator) is responsible for maintaining and servicing USA Compression equipment, reporting to the Area Service Manager (ASM). The role operates with minimal supervision and significant autonomy, with responsibilities including scheduled maintenance, customer relationship management, and first-line equipment troubleshooting. The technician represents the company at customer sites and helps maintain a safe, professional work environment aligned with the company’s Pillars culture. The role performs preventive, corrective, and major maintenance on natural gas compression equipment, supports equipment start-ups and commissioning, and provides temporary coverage across districts. It requires extensive travel during a 14-days-on/14-days-off rotation, including call-outs and emergency response. The work is entirely onsite and field-based, with no remote or hybrid option. Work commonly involves driving a company service vehicle to customer locations and exposure to outdoor weather, industrial settings, noise, and potentially hazardous materials. Lodging is provided under company policy. The posted pay range is $30.00 to $48.20 per hour. Compensation depends on work location, qualifications, relevant experience, operational needs, performance, and internal pay alignment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Relevant industry experience varies by level: Level C requires 0–2 years, Level B requires 2–4 years, and Level A requires 4 or more years.
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 rotational schedule.
Ability to work independently in outdoor, remote, and sometimes harsh environments.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
Strong professional communication and customer-interface skills, including excellent customer service and positive communication.
Ability to work with customer field personnel, onsite vendors, and other employees.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of gas compression experience.
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 optimization activities.
Travel to assigned districts to provide temporary coverage, assist with backlogs, or support new equipment deployments.
Respond to call-outs and emergency situations during rotation.
Adapt to varying equipment packages, customer sites, and operating conditions.
Submit accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets, and other required paperwork daily.
Follow company 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 personnel, and onsite vendors.
Provide feedback on equipment performance, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.