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Field Service Technician – Natural Gas Compression
Propak Energy Services (USA) Ltd. – Williston, ND
$28–$50 per hour (DOE) | Full-Time | 2 Openings
Are you a skilled heavy-duty mechanic or compressor technician looking for high-earning potential, variety in your work, and the chance to join a stable, growing company with strong backing from a 50-year industry leader? Propak Energy Services (a subsidiary of Propak Systems Ltd.) delivers expert service, maintenance, and support for gas compression and power generation equipment across the Rocky Mountain Region. With our engineering and fabrication expertise behind us, we offer technicians unmatched technical resources and long-term career stability in the energy sector.
Why Join Propak Energy Services?
- Competitive hourly pay up to $50/hr based on experience
- Full benefits package: Health & dental insurance,401(k) with company match, vacation pay, and holiday pay
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
- Work with premium equipment (Caterpillar, Waukesha, Ariel, and more)
- Be part of a tight-knit team backed by a major Canadian-owned company with decades of success in modular processing, fabrication, and field services
- Opportunities to grow your skills through diverse projects, including overhauls, commissioning, and advanced control systems
What You’ll Do
- Perform field maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on natural gas engines and compressors (reciprocating and screw types)
- Troubleshoot and service instrumentation, PLC controls, and full compressor packages
- Handle general mechanical, fabrication, and millwright work in the field
- Support unit commissioning, warranty service, and product support
- Travel regionally as needed (overnights possible) while primarily based in the Williston area
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with compression, process, or production equipment (natural gas compressor experience strongly preferred)
- Strong background in heavy-duty mechanics (mine equipment, large machinery, or similar)
- Experience with Caterpillar and Waukesha engines, Ariel compressors, and related systems is a big plus
- Familiarity with instrumentation, PLC panels, and the full lifecycle of critical components
- Reliable self-starter with good computer skills, attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset
- Clean driving record (able to meet DOT requirements), willingness for overtime and on-call rotations, and ability to pass background check drug screening
- High school diploma or equivalent
This is in-person work based in Williston, ND, with regional travel.
If you’re a motivated technician who takes pride in keeping critical energy infrastructure running reliably, we want to hear from you. Propak offers the tools, support, and compensation to reward your expertise.
Apply today — only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Propak Energy Services (USA) Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/D/V).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Relocation assistance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a clean driving record (3yrs minimum)
Experience:
- Natural gas compression: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Ariel Online basic product training (Required)
- Ariel Mechanics Level 1 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $50