I & E Service Technician

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 customers.

The I & E Service Technician reports to the Supervisor – I & C is responsible for supporting USA Compression (USAC) field operations as pertaining to operation, maintenance, and installation of USA Compression Electrical Equipment. This position oversees and supports USA Compression needs on all industrial electrical applications on motors, electrical switch gear, instrumentation, and in aiding the Customer on correct connection processes that interact with the USA Compression fleet and sold equipment.

All USA Compression employees are responsible for maintaining a safe and professional work environment.

In conjunction with the Supervisor – I & C , review project scope, schedule, and budget for incoming and ongoing USAC projects.

Install, diagnose, and maintain pneumatic and intelligent instruments, electrical distribution systems, motor control gear, and associated equipment software.

Help organize materials needed for special projects pertaining to 3-phase Electrical projects.

Install, diagnose, and maintain pneumatic and intelligent instruments, electrical distribution systems, motor control gear, and associated equipment software

Read and interpret manuals, policy, engineering standards, regulations, drawings, and schematics, including electrical, pneumatic, and P&IDs

Read and interpret control system narratives, sequence of operations, and cause & effect diagrams.

Install, diagnose, and maintain PLC's or DCS systems & process or safety controls.

Ability to install, troubleshoot, and program control systems on company owned and customer owned equipment.

Ability to install and troubleshoot low voltage and medium voltage electrical systems with a focus on motor drive and motor control systems (electric motors, motor control centers, power control skids, soft-starts, variable frequency drives, etc.)

Ability to install and troubleshoot electrical systems with a focus on all phase power distribution systems.

Actively and timely respond to inquiries from internal and external customers.

Actively participate in partnership safety programs and initiatives.

Provide mentoring and oversight to less qualified personnel.

Perform specialized technical skills (i.e. develops complex design projects, cost estimates, evaluates electrical systems, build and maintain ESD systems, maintain gas engine or skid unit control systems and supporting station services)

Provide support or lead miscellaneous projects to achieve company goals as required.

Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures.

Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

Provide accurate written and electronic reporting

Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor – I & C .

Full-time hourly position.

High School Degree or GED required .

5+ years of Industrial Oil and Gas instrumentation & control systems and electrical experience in the natural gas industry is required.

Technical school certification or associate’s degree in instrumentation and electrical is required.

State Electrical License is preferred.

Certified in Arc Flash Protection or willing to become certified.

Demonstrated understanding of the National Electric Code and OSHA 1910 as it relates to electrical systems.

Experience using software to troubleshoot, design, or configure control solutions specific to In Touch Wonderware or Factory Talk, Allen Bradley RSLogix, Horner Cscape, IDEC, Fisher Hart, Red Lion Crimson, and Exor JSON.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, providing proactive communication at the field level to both peers and customers.

With minimum supervision, ability to schedule and complete work in an efficient and effective manner.

Ability to adapt to changing work conditions,…