Lease Compression Technician III
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
What You Will Do
- Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex equipment issues on natural gas compressor packages and engines at customer sites.
- Perform preventive, annual maintenance, complex repairs, and overhauls on engines and compressors in both field and shop environments.
- Monitor equipment performance, generate detailed reports, and recommend improvements to maintain reliable equipment operation.
- Complete frame and engine swings, end-frame work, full disassemble, and engine/compressor overhauls, as required.
- Service as the primary technical point of contact for customers, providing expert guidance on equipment condition, repairs, and recommendations.
- Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to Level I and II technicians, helping less experienced team members develop troubleshooting and repair skills.
- Work independently and safely in the field, managing complex assignments with minimal supervision while representing Cooper professionally at every customer interaction.
Who You Are
4-8 years of direct, hands-on experience working on natural gas compression equipment.
Advanced, working knowledge of Caterpillar, Cooper-Bessemer, Ajax, Superior, or similar compression/engine systems.
Demonstrated experience performing complex troubleshooting, repairs, preventive/annual maintenance, and overhauls independently.
Hands-on experience with frame and engine swings, end-framework, disassembly, and overhaul activities.
Valid driver's license.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to travel to assigned field locations and work extended hours, if needed.
Preferred
CDL-A with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements.
Experience with third-party repair/service environments.
Previous experience mentoring or training technicians.
Why Join Us
Most benefits are effective on your first day of employment – no waiting period.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage (6-month short-term disability waiting period)
Voluntary life, AD&D, and long-term disability buy up plan
Voluntary benefit plans including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance plans
401(k) with up to 5% company match, employees are 100% vested on Day 1
Maternity and parental leave, Arc Fertility Benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support.
Cooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Cooper Machinery Services
Private U.S. industrial equipment manufacturer and aftermarket service provider for natural-gas engines and compressors worldwide.
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