USA Compression

Overview

USA Compression Partners, LP provides mission critical natural gas compression services to large upstream and midstream energy companies. The Lead Field Service Technician is responsible for maintenance and service of USA Compression equipment, developing Field Service Technicians, and providing first line support for equipment troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Involved in start-ups, major maintenance, significant failures, overhauls, and high-end troubleshooting.
• Lead by example and be a subject matter expert and role model to Field Service Technicians.
• Ensure USAC maintains run time of natural gas compression units per contractual agreements.
• Respond quickly and accurately to customer inquiries and communicate with ASM.
• Partner closely with the ASM to ensure a smooth and efficient Area operation.
• Maintain and safely operate company vehicle/commercial truck according to company guidelines.
• Communicate with sales team to identify new sales, customer or equipment opportunities.
• Utilize the WMS and partner with a parts department to ensure sufficient parts inventory for each unit in Area.
• Ensure Area units are clean following good housekeeping rules and maintain safe working conditions.
• Assist in building the USAC culture through positively representing our image and helping recruit new FSTs.
• Assist in supervisory duties in the absence of the ASM or as assigned by the ASM.
• Understand and follow company handbook, and all company or customer safety and environmental policies.
• Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Technical or trade school certification, college degree or additional work experience in related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in gas compression with preference to CAT, Ariel and/or Cummins.
• CAT Gas Engine II, Troubleshooting, Electronics certifications; CAT 3500, 3600, ADEM 3 and ADEM 4, Ariel Mechanics 1 and 2, Murphy panel a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with a Motor Vehicle Record history acceptable to USA Compression.
• Strong interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills with customer field personnel, onsite vendors, and other employees.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication from the company and supervisor including training, procedures, instructions, etc.
• Ability to be self-managed and work independently with little or no supervision.
• High degree of mechanical ability including electrical and natural gas compression.
• Ability to teach and communicate both technical and soft skills to FSTs aiding in their training and development.
• Experience reading and understanding technical manuals.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations.
• Experience in configuring natural gas compression equipment.
• Solid computer and communication technology skills.
• Ability and interest in further developing people and business management skills.
• Ability and flexibility to work extended hours including periodic on-call weekends.
• Applicant must have the ability to legally work in the U.S.

Additional Information

• Typically, an LST’s work day consists of driving a USA compression service vehicle to customer locations to perform repair and maintenance activities.
• Travel is required up to 75% of the time worked.
• 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 and weather conditions depending upon assigned location.
• Some exposure to high noise levels in excess of 85dBA that require ear protection, as well as exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Working conditions in natural gas compression vary from one job site to another.