Compressor Technician - Testing & Commissioning

About the role

Know compressors? Like troubleshooting? Want to be the person who makes sure the equipment is ready before it hits the field? Midwest Compressor Systems is looking for a Compressor Technician - Testing & Commissioning to join our Manufacturing team. This isn't just a “watch the gauges” job. You'll set up, start, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and test gas and electric compressor systems before they leave our facility. You'll work with pressures, temperatures, flows, vibration, instrumentation, and performance data to make sure our equipment is safe, reliable, and ready for the customer.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and test gas and electric compressor systems before they leave the facility.
• Work with pressures, temperatures, flows, vibration, instrumentation, and performance data.
• Ensure equipment is safe, reliable, and ready for the customer.

Skills

• Experience with natural gas compressors, rotating equipment, or industrial machinery.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to understand P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and test procedures.
• Attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety.
• Dependable, team‑first attitude.
• Compressor test‑loop and instrumentation experience is a plus.
• Strong compressor and mechanical experience matters.
• Knowledge of natural gas compression.
• Take pride in getting equipment right before it goes to the customer.

Requirements

• Experience with natural gas compressors, engines, rotating equipment, or industrial machinery preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to safely operate, monitor, and test compressor equipment.
• Basic knowledge of pressure, temperature, instrumentation, and controls.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and test procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety and quality.
• Dependable, team‑oriented, and able to communicate effectively.
• High school diploma or GED.