Field Service Technician

Energy Transfer•Brighton, CO

15d•$19 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

A Field Service Technician (Rotator) maintains and services USA Compression equipment and reports to the Area Service Manager (ASM). With minimal supervision and significant autonomy, the technician performs scheduled maintenance safely, maintains customer relationships, and provides first-line equipment troubleshooting support. Employees are expected to maintain a safe, professional work environment aligned with the company’s Pillars culture. The role supports natural gas compression equipment across assigned districts, including engines, compressors, coolers, and related systems. The technician travels to customer sites, responds to call-outs during the rotation, and may provide temporary district coverage, assist with backlogs, or support equipment deployments. The position is fully onsite and field-based, with a 14-days-on/14-days-off rotation away from home. Lodging is provided per company policy. The listed pay ranges are inconsistent: the posting gives both $29.00–$38.00 per hour and $19–$51 per hour. The company describes its compensation as dependent on work location, qualifications, relevant experience, operational needs, demonstrated performance, and internal pay alignment. Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO, and career opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong mechanical aptitude, with experience in 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 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
Solid professional communication and customer-interface skills; excellent customer service and positive communication are critical.
Ability to perform the role in a fully onsite, field-based setting and rotate 14 days on and 14 days off away from home.

Nice To Haves

At least 3–5 years of gas compression experience; preference for 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 equipment 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 the 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 field personnel, onsite vendors, and other employees.
Provide feedback on equipment performance, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.