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 country. We owe our success to the quality of our employees, our strong commitment to safety, and our superior service to customers. Come join our award winning 11,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other! Summary:
The I & E Service Technician is primarily responsible for installing, diagnosing, and maintaining remote communications on natural gas compression equipment. The position also requires experience with programmable and non-programmable control systems on natural gas compression driven equipment. Familiarity with low and medium voltage electric motors and variable frequency drives is a plus. This position will provide support to the Operations Team and external customers as required. All USA Compression employees are responsible for maintaining a safe and professional work environment. This role will be based out of Midland, TX. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:
- Ability to install and diagnose remote communications equipment.
- Read and interpret manuals, standards, drawings, and schematics, including electrical and process & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's).
- Read and interpret control narratives, sequence of operations, and cause & effect diagrams for control systems.
- Ability to install and diagnose compressor instrumentation.
- Ability to install and troubleshoot electrical systems with a focus on low and medium voltage electric motors and variable frequency drives.
- Ability to install and troubleshoot programmable and non-programmable compressor control systems.
- Respond to inquiries from the Operations Team and external customers.
- Provide mentoring and oversight to less qualified personnel.
- Actively participate in internal and external training courses for personal development.
- Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
- Availability to travel as required.
- Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
- Full-time hourly position.
Skills/Capabilities and Education:
- High school graduate.
- State Electrical License.
- Technical school certification, college degree.
- 5+ years of I & E and control systems experience in the natural gas industry.
- Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLC hardware and programming.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant natural gas industry experience or equivalent work experience.
- High degree of knowledge with instrumentation, electrical, and control systems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, providing proactive communication at the field level to both peers and customers.
- Valid driver's license with a Motor Vehicle Record history acceptable to USA Compression.
- With minimum supervision, ability to schedule and complete work in an efficient and effective manner.
- Ability to communicate with peers and external customers.
- Ability to read and interpret process and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's).
- Ability to read and interpret wiring schematics for electrical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret control narratives, sequence of operations, and cause & effect diagrams for control systems.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, as well as control system programming and operational software for various manufacturers utilized the natural gas compression space.
- Ability to understand written and verbal communication from the company and supervisor including training, procedures, instructions, etc.
- Applicant must have the ability to legally work in the U.S.
Working Conditions:
- Typically, a workday consists of driving a USA Compression service vehicle to customer locations to perform installation and troubleshooting activities.
- 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. Some job sites are indoors in compressor stations while other sites are outside, exposed to a variety of weather conditions.
- There is a strong emphasis on safety while working with and around heavy equipment and machinery.
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