Field Service Technician- 3rd Party/AMS

Duties And 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 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.
• Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Skills/Capabilities And Education

• Technical/trade school certification or additional work experience in related field preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prefer at least 2 years of experience in gas compression industry, with preference to CAT, Ariel and/or Cummins certifications and experience.
• Prefer experience with CAT 3500, 3600 engines, Waukesha VHP engines, and Cummins KTA engines.

Working Conditions

• Work day 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 the 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 will vary from one job site to another; some job sites are indoors in compressor stations while other sites are outside, exposed to a variety of weather conditions.
• There is a strong emphasis on safety while working with heavy equipment and machinery.