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Compressor Station Operator

RigUp
Gillette, WY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
Job Description

Role: Compressor Station Operator

Our Vision: RigUp is where the best workers power the world’s most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change how skilled workers and the businesses they serve get hard work done.

Position Description

We are seeking a highly-motivated, mechanically inclined Compressor Station Operator with a growth mindset who enjoys a dynamic, hands on, field-based work environment. You will be responsible for working in the field with other teams to perform repairs, perform preventative maintenance on existing equipment.

  • Mechanical Compressors: Inspect coolant, engine, compressor, and hydraulic oil levels. Check fire loop pressure, discharge temps, exhaust temps, and for leaks or alarms. Inspect fan blades, belts, bolts, and valves.
  • SWD Pumps: Verify auto mode, containment levels, sump pumps, thrust chamber oil, and skid for leaks/vibration.
  • VRUs: Check alarms, oil levels, pressures, and for leaks.
  • LACT Skid: Confirm no alarms, inspect oil levels and skid for leaks/vibration.
  • NGL Skid: Check seal pot oil levels, leaks, and vibrations.
  • Air Compressors: Check alarms, oil levels, skid leaks, building temperature, louvers, and auto drain functionality.
  • Process Inlet/Pigging Headers: Inspect and drain headers, sight glasses, and valve alignment.
  • Slug Catchers: Check sight glasses, SCADA levels, and drain points.
  • Inlet Coalescers: Inspect dump valves, sight glasses, SCADA levels, and drain points.
  • SDV Panels: Verify air alignment and auto-lock positions.
  • Fuel Gas Skid: Inspect dumps, sight glasses, coolant levels, heaters, and valves.
  • Day Tanks: Verify levels, pressure, and containment.
  • Glycol Skid: Check scrubber levels, glycol pumps, day tank levels, burners, and BTEX operation.
  • Flare System: Inspect knockout levels, pump operations, blowers, pilots, and sweep gas rates.
  • Tank Farm: Check for leaks, blanket gas pressure, containment levels, and tank levels.
  • Sump Pumps: Inspect tank levels and pump operations.
  • LP3/HP3: Check sight glasses, LCVs, and pressure levels.
  • Methanol Pumps: Verify operation rates and inspect for leaks.
  • MCCs/PDCs: Check for alarms, bypassed devices, and cooling systems.

Requirements

  • Understanding of the oil and gas industry.
  • Oil & gas: 1-2 years (Required)
  • Local to Gillette, WY

Position Details

  • Location: Gillette, WY
  • Rotation: 8/6
  • Pay: $30-$35 per hour

Salary : $30 - $35

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