Field Service Technician - Rotator

Energy Transfer•Carlsbad, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Technician (FST) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas compression equipment within an assigned territory. The role supports field operations by ensuring equipment uptime, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and providing high-quality service to internal and external customers. The FST works independently in remote field environments and helps maintain operational continuity for midstream partners while contributing to a safe and professional workplace. The position is fully onsite and 100% field based; remote and hybrid arrangements are not available. The FST typically drives a USA Compression service vehicle to customer locations to perform repair and maintenance activities. The role rotates 14 days on and 14 days off away from home and requires regular travel throughout the assigned service territory, occasional overnight travel, and participation in a rotating 24-hour on-call schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Relevant industry or equivalent work experience by level: Level C requires 0–2 years; Level B requires 2–4 years; Level A requires 4 or more years.
Mechanical aptitude and experience with engines, rotating equipment, heavy machinery, or natural gas compression.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, service bulletins, and operating information.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to work independently in outdoor, remote, and sometimes harsh field environments.
Professional communication and customer-service skills for interactions with customer field personnel, vendors, coworkers, and support teams.
Must provide required small hand tools in accordance with company expectations.
Ability to use torque wrenches and hand tools requiring approximately 20 to 600 pounds of force.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks regularly.
Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas up to 25 feet.
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, squat, twist, and perform other physical activities for extended periods.
Regular travel throughout the assigned service territory, occasional overnight travel, and participation in a rotating 24-hour on-call schedule, including emergency callouts and unscheduled service needs.

Nice To Haves

Gas compression experience with CAT, Ariel, and/or Cummins equipment or certifications.
Technical certification or vocational training in diesel technology, natural gas engines, or industrial maintenance.
Experience in midstream oil and gas field operations.

Responsibilities

Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on natural gas compression equipment, including engines, compressors, coolers, and associated components.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
Conduct engine overhauls, compressor rebuilds, and component replacements as needed.
Complete start-ups, shutdowns, and commissioning activities safely and efficiently.
Monitor equipment performance and operating conditions, identify abnormal trends, and escalate them.
Respond to call-outs and emergencies to restore equipment functionality.
Ensure work complies with company standards, OEM specifications, regulatory requirements, safety policies, procedures, and environmental guidelines.
Submit accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets, service reports, work orders, parts usage, and other required paperwork.
Participate in safety meetings, audits, and required training.
Serve as the primary field contact for customers, communicating professionally and providing timely updates.
Coordinate with operations, logistics, and engineering teams to support equipment needs.
Maintain company tools, vehicles, and equipment in clean and safe working condition.