Lease Compression Technician III

If youre an experience compression technician who can walk onto a customer site assess equipment troubleshoot an issue and get the job done this is an opportunity to put that experience to work!

As a Lease Compression Technician III you will take ownership of preventative maintenance troubleshooting repairs and equipment performance across natural gas compression packages. You will work independently in the field while serving as a trusted technical resource.

This role is ideal for a technician who has built a foundation in natural gas compression and is ready to take on greater technical responsibility. You will have the opportunity to work across engines and compressors perform repairs in both the field and shop monitor equipment performance and provide customers with clear recommendations.

With roots dating to 1833 and a portfolio of iconic OEM brands - Cooper-Bessemer Ajax Superior and more - Cooper supports over 22000 units in the field globally. This is your opportunity to lead a key chapter of that story.

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-framework 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 drivers 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.

Cooper Machinery Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact our Talent Acquisition Department at or call 855.226.6737.

Required Experience:

IC