Compressor Mechanic
BH-329374
Posted: 04/03/2026
- DOE
- United States Texas Encinal
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
Position Overview
This role supports field construction and production operations by providing technical oversight of natural gas compressor installations, well pad infrastructure, and facility start-up activities. The position involves coordinating with field supervisors and engineers to ensure compressors and associated equipment are installed, operated, and maintained safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
This role supports field construction and production operations by providing technical oversight of natural gas compressor installations, well pad infrastructure, and facility start-up activities. The position involves coordinating with field supervisors and engineers to ensure compressors and associated equipment are installed, operated, and maintained safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide field oversight during compressor installations, pad construction, and facility commissioning.
- Monitor day-to-day compressor performance and support routine and corrective maintenance.
- Review compressor-related drawings, design packages, and operating procedures; offer practical feedback to improve safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Support both well pad compression setups and centralized compression facilities, including layout and operational flow.
- Assist with and supervise smaller engine repairs or maintenance tasks in coordination with production teams.
- Ensure all work follows established standards, best practices, and operational expectations.
- Minimum of 7 years of hands-on compression experience in oil and gas operations.
- Strong working knowledge of CAT engines and Ariel compressor frames is highly preferred.
- Solid communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Competent with computers, including Word, Excel, and field operations software.
- High school diploma or GED required.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.