Field Service Technician - Local or Rotational Schedules in Mentone, TX

Field Service Technician - Local or Rotational Schedules in Mentone, TX

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Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: NGS) is a leading provider of small, medium, and large horsepower compression equipment to the oil and natural gas industry. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Midland, TX, we focus primarily on the nonconventional oil and gas production sector across the United States.

We manufacture, fabricate, and rent natural gas compressors—including our proprietary CiP brand—making us the only rental company in the industry with a fully owned and branded compressor line. With total fleet horsepower exceeding 500,000 HP (units ranging from 50 HP to 2,500 HP), NGSG is trusted by top producers to keep their operations running efficiently.

We’re looking for skilled and experienced Field Service Technicians to join our team in Mentone, TX, supporting operations across the Permian Basin. We’re hiring across multiple levels (I, II, and III) depending on experience and skill.

• Rotator positions (14x14):
  Work two weeks on, two weeks off, traveling to field sites across the region. Travel and lodging are provided during your rotation.
• Local positions:
  Work at least 40 hours per week at our Mentone area sites and return home daily.

In this role, you will perform maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on natural gas compression equipment. You will collaborate with manufacturing and field service teams to ensure equipment reliability, optimize performance, and address mechanical and electrical issues during installations, maintenance cycles, and repairs.

• Perform maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on natural gas compression equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical system issues.
• Optimize equipment performance and reliability.
• Follow all safety and environmental policies.
• Complete work orders and reports accurately.
• Provide training to team members as needed.
• Stay current on compressor, engine, and electronics knowledge.
• Demonstrate professionalism and leadership skills.
• Collaborate with field service and manufacturing teams to meet customer needs.

• 2+ years of experience as a field service technician.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Knowledge of natural gas compression systems and related equipment.
• Familiarity with the oil and gas industry, including the gas compression sector.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to follow safety and company policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to continually develop technical, electronic, and leadership skills.
• Employment is contingent upon a successful background check, MVR check, drug screening, and physical exam, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

This position requires the ability to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy equipment and tools, sometimes weighing 50 pounds or more. As a Field Service Technician, you will frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, or crouch for extended periods and may need to climb ladders, scaffolding, or stairs, occasionally working  role involves tasks that require manual dexterity and precision, operating machinery, and working in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, including extreme temperatures and weather conditions.

Field Service Technicians may also be required to work in confined or awkward spaces and must be able to travel regularly within their assigned region to customer sites.

• Health Insurance – including a plan with 100% company‑paid premiums
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA & HSA Options
• Telemedicine access
• 401(k) Plan – with 50% company match up to 6%
• Company‑Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company‑Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Time Off – vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Generous Referral Bonus Program
• Uniform and boots reimbursement

• Industry leader with over 25 years of experience
• Competitive benefits and compensation
• Fastest‑growing rental compression company
• Best equipment in the industry
• Only compressor rental company with a proprietary compressor brand
• NYSE‑li…