Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Field Service Technician
Location: Traveling - Home Base is Midland, Texas
Company: Encore Oilfield Services, LLC
Join the Encore Team
Encore Oilfield Services, LLC is seeking a skilled Field Service Technician to join our team in Midland, Texas . This position is responsible for providing on-site maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and technical support for reciprocating natural gas compression equipment and related process equipment at customer locations.
The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, customer-focused, and committed to delivering safe, high-quality service while working independently in the field.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide professional on-site technical support and assistance to customers.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process equipment issues and perform necessary repairs and adjustments.
- Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, cleaning, and replacement of worn components.
- Install and configure new equipment at customer locations according to company and manufacturer specifications.
- Test equipment following repairs and installations to verify proper operation and performance.
- Maintain detailed service records, including equipment serviced, parts used, labor hours, and work performed.
- Prepare accurate and timely reports regarding service activities, equipment status, and customer feedback.
- Maintain effective communication with supervisors, customers, and team members.
- Follow all company Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, OSHA regulations, and customer site requirements.
- Stay current on equipment, technology, and industry best practices through ongoing training.
- Collaborate with internal departments to provide efficient and effective customer service.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QualificationsRequired
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Experience working with natural gas or diesel engines, reciprocating compressors, production equipment, or industrial mechanical systems.
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
- Must provide personal hand tools up to 1¼ inches ; specialty tools will be provided by the company.
Preferred
- Gas or diesel engine training or compressor school certification.
- Experience servicing natural gas compression equipment.
- Experience with Caterpillar, Waukesha, Ariel, Ajax, or similar compression equipment.
- H2S, PEC SafeLand, or other industry safety certifications.
- Experience in upstream, midstream, or oil & gas production operations.
Technical Skills
- Natural gas compression equipment maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
- Gas and diesel engine diagnostics
- Compressor maintenance
- Preventative maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Instrumentation and controls
- Equipment installation and commissioning
- Technical documentation and reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite
What We're Looking For
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Customer-focused mindset
- Commitment to safety and quality
- Dependable work ethic
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to travel and respond to customer needs
Physical Requirements
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and industrial environments.
- Climb ladders, work at elevated heights, and enter confined spaces when required.
- Drive long distances and travel to customer locations throughout the region.
- Must be able to safely perform all essential job functions while wearing required PPE.
Work Environment
This position is primarily field-based and requires travel to customer locations throughout the Permian Basin and surrounding areas. Employees regularly work around natural gas compression equipment, rotating machinery, electrical systems, and industrial process equipment while maintaining compliance with company safety procedures and customer site requirements.
Benefits
Encore Oilfield Services, LLC offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- 401(k) with company matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability insurance
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability insurance
Additional Information
- Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a post-offer drug screen , background check , and maintaining an acceptable driving record.
- This position requires travel and may require overtime, evenings, weekends, and overnight stays based on customer and operational needs.
- Encore Oilfield Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Job Tags
Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Work from home, Long distance, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift