Field Service Technician - Rotator

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and major maintenance on natural gas compression equipment (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 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 rotation.
• Adapt to varying equipment packages, customer sites, and operating conditions.
• Submit accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets and other necessary paperwork daily.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all USA Compression safety policies, procedures, and environmental standards.
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and required training.
• Maintain accurate documentation including work orders, service reports, and parts usage.

Customer & Team Collaboration

• Serve as a professional representative of USA Compression at customer locations.
• Communicate effectively with district leadership, dispatch, and fellow technicians.
• Provide feedback on equipment performance, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Solid professional communication/interface skills with customer field personnel, onsite vendors, and other employees.
• This role is often the USAC position with the most customer interaction. Excellent customer service and positive communication skills are critical to the success in the FST role.
• 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.
• Able to safely operate a water vessel (boat).
• Able to travel extensively and work a rotational schedule.
• Able to work independently in outdoor, remote, and sometimes harsh environments.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Preferred:
• Prior experience in gas compression with preference to 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 & gas field operations or compression services.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.

Work Environment

• Typically, an FST’s work day consists of driving a USA Compression Water Vessel (Motor Boat) and/or riding customer owned Water Vessel (Motorboat) to customer locations to perform repair and maintenance activities.
• The role rotates 7 days on/off away from home to our workplace.
• This position is 100% on-site and field-based; no remote or hybrid options.
• Some exposure to high noise levels in excess of 85dBA that require ear protection, as well as exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Extensive travel required during rotation; lodging and Meals provided on platforms, Either inland or offshore, depending on assigned location.
• Exposure to outdoor weather, rotating equipment, and industrial environments.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

USA Compression is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.