Field Service Technician-Treating

Energy Transfer•Victoria, TX

About The Position

USA Compression Partners, LP provides natural gas compression services to upstream and midstream energy companies. The Field Service Technician – Treating maintains and services USA Compression equipment and reports to the Area Service Manager (ASM). The role operates with significant autonomy and minimal supervision, focusing on safe scheduled maintenance, customer relationships, and first-line equipment troubleshooting. The technician helps maintain a safe, professional work environment aligned with the company’s Pillars culture. The technician maintains natural gas treating units in accordance with contractual requirements, supports equipment installation and repairs, prepares operational reports, responds to ASM and customer requests, and coordinates parts and sales opportunities. Work typically involves driving a company service vehicle to customer locations and performing maintenance and repair activities at varied job sites.

Requirements

Strong professional communication and customer-interface skills, including communication with customer field personnel, onsite vendors, and employees.
Technical or trade school certification or additional work experience in a related field.
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 company and supervisor communications, including training, procedures, and instructions.

Nice To Haves

At least 3–5 years of experience in gas compression.
CAT, Ariel, and/or Cummins certifications and experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure routine maintenance plans are in place and minimize downtime on assigned equipment.
Follow the company handbook and all company and customer safety and environmental policies.
Maintain natural gas treating unit run time in accordance with contractual agreements.
Gather and prepare accurate data for unit operations reports by required due dates.
Respond promptly to inquiries from the Area Service Manager and 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 as required by protocol.
Maintain and operate the company vehicle according to company guidelines.
Work with the sales team to identify sales and equipment opportunities.
Maintain or coordinate with the parts department to ensure sufficient parts inventory for each unit.
Keep assigned units clean and maintain safe working conditions using good housekeeping practices.
Perform other duties or responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.