Service Technician - Lead

Job Details

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Location:

New Iberia, LA (US) | Job Type: On Site | Posting Date:
May 22, 2026

Burckhardt Compression US is hiring a Service Technician Lead at our New Iberia, LA operation.

• Perform work offshore on platforms and onshore as required per job.
• Provide leadership, training, and supervise a team of Service Technicians – execute responsibilities in accordance with company policies.
• Assign and manage field workforce, handle performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, issue resolution, and other HR functions as required.
• Provide preventative and corrective field mechanical service on gas compression, process, and/or production equipment on site at client locations.
• Complete troubleshooting and repair of equipment, packages, and systems; provide guidance and coordinate jobs in progress.
• Complete minor and major overhauls and revamps.
• Communicate with customers about project updates and other information as needed.
• Use strong mechanical abilities to set level and align prime mover to driven equipment using dial indicators and/or laser alignment tools.
• Identify and address equipment, package, and plant inefficiencies/issues.
• Take initiative and fulfill duties consistent with company standards, policies, and controllable expense budget.
• Provide input to Supervisor on personnel and materials needs to provide optimal job planning.
• Assist in equipment start‑up/commissioning – broad understanding of procedures and requirements.
• Be knowledgeable of purging and loading practices/procedures; train as needed.
• Complete full daily service reports detailing actions performed on each service call and monitor additional workflows for accuracy.
• May temporarily move from field to shop for work as needed based on workloads and other location requirements.

• High School Diploma or GED; vocational school or associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of field experience or certificate of completion from an acceptable trade school or military training in a related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Read, write, speak and understand basic English.
• Special equipment and tools used requiring application knowledge:
  • Dial indicator and laser alignment tools.
  • Precision measurement tooling.
  • Digital pressure measurement tooling.
  • Exhaust gas analyzer.
  • Digital volt and ohm meter (DVOM).
  • Laptop computer and related OEM software and firmware.
  • Hydraulic torque tooling.
  • Gas detector, colorimetric stain tubes, escape, rescue and work air packs (SCBA) as applicable.
• Current compliance with and/or ability to complete health & safety training.
• Ability to provide own small hand tools as directed by Operations Management.

• Ability to perform the physical labor necessary.
• Must be able to work overtime and be available for after‑hour call‑outs as necessary.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds using proper lifting techniques and procedures.
• Stand, walk, climb, perform overhead work with fall protection, use hands to feel, handle or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, sit, talk and hear.
• Ability to kneel, balance, push, pull, drive, stoop, climb, and crouch.
• When applicable: must conform to customer‑required physical and medical standards.
• When applicable: must wear SCBA, APR, and particle masks as needed in hazardous environments.

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, vision benefits.
• FSA and HSA; employer‑paid base life insurance 2× annual base, STD/LTD, and a variety of voluntary benefits.
• Health benefits start on the first of the month after hire date.
• 401(k) plan with 5% employer match.
• Annual bonus incentive program.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Company vehicle and fuel card (varies by position).
• Mobile phone allowance.
• Structured career progression from Level 1 to Lead.
• Ongoing training and technical development.
• Supportive team culture and leadership.