Service Technician Intern (Make-Ready)

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.

Key Business Objective:

This is a 4-month internship opportunity. The Service Technician Intern for the Make-Ready Fleet is responsible for learning and performing the preservation, make-ready repair, short and long-term storage maintenance, major maintenance and reconfiguration of USA Compression idle natural gas compression equipment.  The Intern will report to a Field Service Technician and to the Operations Service Manager. All USA Compression employees are responsible for maintaining a safe and professional work environment. This position is based in El Reno, OK.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow all safety and environmental policies
• Engine rebuild/recondition on Caterpillar G3300, Cummins 8.3, 5.9 and G855, Arrow VRG 330 engines.
• Compressor rebuild/recondition on Ariel, Gemini, and Arrow compressor frames
• Engine component reconditioning
• Preserve and seal idle units as they return to the storage yards
• Roll over and re-preserve units that remain idle on a 180-day rotation
• Repair packages and make ready for redeployment into active status
• Perform major and minor scheduled maintenance procedures on idle units as necessary
• Reconfigure compressor cylinder arrangements as required to meet new contract needs
• Repair and maintain the heavy equipment inventory (HEI)
• General housekeeping by helping to keep warehouse facilities and yards free from trash and debris
• Assist in the loading and unloading of units as they enter and leave the storage yards
• Safely operate truck-mounted cranes, forklifts and other portable lifting equipment
• Keep units clean and maintain safe working conditions
• Any and all other duties as assigned.
• Full-time hourly internship position

Skills/Capabilities and Education:

•  Must be currently enrolled in a relevant or relatable technical school or program for natural gas compression.
• Detail-oriented, professional, and personable.
• Ability to fully utilize the technological resources provided.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication/interface skills with customer field personnel, onsite vendors, and other tech teams.
• High degree of mechanical ability.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals.
• Ability to work extended hours.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication from the company and supervisor including training, procedures, instructions, etc.
• Applicant must have the ability to legally work in the U.S

Working Conditions:

• 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.
  

Company Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company match on 401(K) Retirement Plan.
• Company paid telemedicine and virtual mental health services.
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Company paid short and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays and sick time.
• Tuition Reimbursement