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.

Operational Support Across Regions

• 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

• Solid professional communication/interface skills with customer field personnel, onsite vendors, and other employees.
• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to work independently in outdoor, remote, and sometimes harsh environments.
• Ability to work a rotational schedule.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefer at least 3 - 5 years of experience in gas compression with preference to CAT, Ariel and/or Cummins certifications and experience.
• Experience maintaining large or small horsepower units, gas lift or traditional compression units along with other related equipment associated with our business.
• 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 service vehicle to customer locations to perform repair and maintenance activities.
• The role rotates 14 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 provided per company policy.
• Exposure to outdoor weather, rotating equipment, and industrial environments.

Why Join USA Compression

• Competitive rotational pay structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Strong safety culture and technical training support.
• Opportunity to work with diverse equipment packages across multiple regions.
• High-impact role supporting operational reliability and customer satisfaction.