Lead Service Technician

Energy Transfer•Midland, TX

13d

About The Position

USA Compression Partners, LP provides natural gas compression services to upstream and midstream energy companies. The Lead Service Technician (LST) maintains and services USA Compression equipment and reports to the Area Service Manager. The role works with minimal supervision and significant autonomy, with responsibilities that include developing Field Service Technicians, serving as their subject matter expert, performing scheduled maintenance safely, maintaining customer relationships, and providing first-line equipment troubleshooting support. The LST participates in start-ups, major maintenance, overhauls, significant failures, and advanced troubleshooting and repairs. The role helps maintain equipment runtime under contractual agreements, supports efficient Area operations, and contributes to a safe, professional workplace aligned with the company’s culture. This is a full-time hourly position.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in gas compression; experience with CAT, Ariel, and/or Cummins is preferred.
Technical or trade school certification, a college degree, or additional work experience in a related field.
Valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle record acceptable to USA Compression.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills when working with customer field personnel, onsite vendors, and employees.
Ability to understand written and verbal communications, including training, procedures, and instructions.
Ability to work independently and manage work with little or no supervision.
Strong mechanical ability, including electrical and natural gas compression knowledge.
Ability to teach and communicate technical and soft skills to Field Service Technicians.
Experience reading and understanding technical manuals.
Thorough knowledge of relevant health, safety, and environmental procedures and regulations.
Experience configuring natural gas compression equipment.
Solid computer and communication technology skills.
Ability and interest in further developing people-management and business-management skills.
Ability and flexibility to work extended hours, including periodic on-call weekends.
Ability to legally work in the United States.
Ability to travel up to 90% of the time worked.
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds periodically and to stand, walk over uneven terrain, climb ladders and stairs, and stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, or crawl as tasks require.
Ability to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions and tolerate some exposure to noise above 85 dBA and potentially hazardous chemicals and materials, using required ear protection.

Nice To Haves

CAT Gas Engine II, Troubleshooting, and Electronics certifications.
CAT 3500, 3600, ADEM 3, and ADEM 4 training or certifications.
Ariel Mechanics 1 and 2 training or certifications.
Murphy panel experience.
Prior management experience.

Responsibilities

Perform start-ups, major maintenance, overhauls, repairs following significant failures, and advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics on a variety of equipment.
Lead by example and serve as a subject matter expert and role model for Field Service Technicians, supporting their technical and professional development.
Help ensure natural gas compression units meet contractual runtime requirements.
Respond promptly and accurately to customer inquiries and communicate with the Area Service Manager.
Partner with the Area Service Manager to support smooth and efficient Area operations.
Maintain and safely operate a company vehicle or commercial truck in accordance with company guidelines.
Communicate with the sales team to identify sales, customer, or equipment opportunities.
Use the WMS and coordinate with the parts department to ensure adequate parts inventory for Area units.
Keep Area units clean and maintain safe working conditions in accordance with good housekeeping practices.
Represent the company positively and assist with recruiting Field Service Technicians.
Assist with supervisory duties when the Area Service Manager is absent or as assigned.
Follow the company handbook and company and customer safety and environmental policies.
Perform other duties or responsibilities assigned by a supervisor.