What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician - Rotator position at USA Compression?
USA Compression Partners, LP, (NYSE: USAC) provides mission-critical natural gas compression services to large upstream and midstream energy companies. We are an operations-centric, technology-driven employer with 800 employees in 18 states across the US. We owe our success to the quality of our employees, our strong commitment to safety, and our superior service to our customers.
Position Summary
A Field Service Technician (Rotator) is responsible for maintenance and service of USA Compression equipment reporting to the Area Service Manager (ASM). With minimal supervision and significant autonomy, the typical areas of responsibility include safely performing scheduled maintenance, maintaining and building customer relationships, and providing first line support for equipment troubleshooting. USA Compression employees are proudly responsible for maintaining a safe and professional work environment and positive workplace aligned with our Pillars culture.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance & Repair
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Position Summary
A Field Service Technician (Rotator) is responsible for maintenance and service of USA Compression equipment reporting to the Area Service Manager (ASM). With minimal supervision and significant autonomy, the typical areas of responsibility include safely performing scheduled maintenance, maintaining and building customer relationships, and providing first line support for equipment troubleshooting. USA Compression employees are proudly responsible for maintaining a safe and professional work environment and positive workplace aligned with our Pillars culture.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance & Repair
- 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.
- Responsible for submitting accurate maintenance reports, expense reports, timesheets and other necessary paperwork daily.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- Ability to travel extensively and work a rotational schedule.
- Ability to work independently in outdoor, remote, and sometimes harsh environments.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Prefer at least 3 - 5 years of experience in gas compression with preference to CAT, Ariel and/or Cummins certifications and experience. Depending on the equipment assigned, this role may maintain 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.
- 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.
- 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.