Usa Compression Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

Skills/Capabilities and Education:

• Technical or trade school certification, college degree or additional work experience in related field.

• At least 7 years of experience in gas compression with preference to CAT, Ariel and/or Cummins.

• CAT Gas Engine II, Troubleshooting, Electronics certifications; CAT 3500, 3600, ADEM 3 and ADEM 4, Ariel Mechanics 1 and 2, Murphy panel a plus.

• Valid driver's license with a Motor Vehicle Record history acceptable to USA Compression.

• Strong interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal skills.

• Excellent customer service skills with customer field personnel, onsite vendors, and other employees.

• Ability to understand written and verbal communication from the company and supervisor including training, procedures, instructions, etc.

• Ability to be self-managed and work independently with little or no supervision. Prior management experience is a plus.

• High degree of mechanical ability including electrical and natural gas compression.

• Ability to teach and communicate both technical and soft skills to FSTs aiding in their training and development.

• Experience reading and understanding technical manuals.

• Thorough knowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations.

• Experience in configuring natural gas compression equipment.

• Solid computer and communication technology skills.

• Ability and interest in further developing people and business management skills.

• Ability and flexibility to work extended hours including periodic on-call weekends.

• Applicant must have the ability to legally work in the U.S.

Working Conditions:

• Typically, an LST's work day consists of driving a USA compression service vehicle to customer locations to perform repair and maintenance activities.

• Travel is required up to 90% of the time worked.

• Periodic lifting requirements in excess of 50 lbs. 

• Ability to stand and walk on uneven and varied terrain, climb ladders and stairs; and stoop, squat, kneel, crouch and crawl depending on the task requirements. 

• Exposure to extremes in temperature and weather conditions depending upon assigned location.

• Some exposure to high noise levels in excess of 85dBA that require ear protection, as well as exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and materials.

• Working conditions in natural gas compression vary from one job site to another.  Some job sites are indoors in compressor stations while other sites are outside, exposed to a variety of weather conditions. 

• There is a strong emphasis on safety while working with heavy equipment and machinery.