3rd Party Field Service Technician

About the Role

USA Compression Partners, LP (NYSE: USAC) provides mission-critical natural gas compression services to large upstream and midstream energy companies. This role is responsible for the service and/or maintenance of customer-owned compression equipment, reporting to the 3rd Party Services Supervisor. With minimal supervision and significant autonomy, you will safely perform scheduled maintenance, build customer relationships, and provide first-line support for equipment troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and overhaul-related tasks on compression equipment.
• Understand and follow the company handbook along with all company/customer safety and environmental policies.
• Accurately gather and prepare data for reports critical to unit operations by assigned deadlines.
• Respond quickly to supervisor or customer inquiries.
• Work closely with the customer and supervisor on major repairs; escalate when necessary based on protocol.
• Maintain and operate company vehicle according to company guidelines.
• Work with the sales team to identify new sales or equipment opportunities.
• Maintain and/or partner with the parts department to ensure sufficient parts.
• Keep each unit clean following good housekeeping rules and maintain safe working conditions.
• Maintain large or small horsepower units, gas lift or traditional compression units, along with other related equipment associated with our business.
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Technical/trade school certification or additional work experience in a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in the gas compression industry, with preference for CAT, Ariel, and/or Cummins certifications and experience.
• Experience with CAT 3500, 3600 engines, Waukesha VHP engines, and Cummins KTA engines preferred.
• Ability to legally work in the U.S.
• Valid driver’s license with a DMV history acceptable to USAC.
• Capable of safely driving a commercial-size truck.
• Excellent customer service and positive communication skills.
• Solid professional communication/interface skills with customer field personnel, onsite vendors, and other employees.
• Ability to self-manage and work independently with little to no supervision.
• High degree of mechanical ability.
• Experience reading and understanding technical manuals.
• Experience in configuring natural gas compression equipment.
• Ability and flexibility to work extended hours, including periodic on-call weekends.
• Ability to understand written/verbal communication from the company and supervisor, including training, procedures, and instructions.

Working Conditions

• Workday consists of driving a USA Compression service vehicle to customer locations to perform repair and maintenance activities.
• Periodic lifting requirements in excess of 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk on uneven and varied terrain, climb ladders and stairs, and stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, and crawl depending on task requirements.
• Exposure to extremes in temperature/weather conditions depending upon assigned location.
• Occasional exposure to high noise levels in excess of 85dBA that require ear protection.
• Some exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Working conditions vary from one job site to another; some sites are indoors in compressor stations, while others are outside, exposed to a variety of weather conditions.
• Strong emphasis on safety while working with heavy equipment and machinery.