Field Service Technician
No salary listed
Junior
Williston, ND, USA
In PersonOpen to candidates across the US willing to relocate; extensive travel to customer sites is required.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- At least 1–2 years of experience in natural gas compression, oil and gas, heavy equipment, industrial maintenance, power generation, mining, or related mechanical industries is required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities are required.
- Experience working with engines, compressors, pumps, rotating equipment, or heavy industrial machinery is required.
- Ability to read and follow technical manuals, procedures, and schematics is required.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to complete electronic field reports are required.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, lifting devices, and measuring instruments is required.
- Willingness to work overtime and participate in on-call rotations when required is required.
- Ability to travel extensively for field assignments is required.
- A valid driver's license with an insurable driving record is required.
- Ability to pass background screening, motor vehicle record review, and drug testing is required.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather and field conditions is required.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship is required.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds is required.
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and work in confined spaces is required.
- Ability to climb ladders, compressor packages, elevated platforms, and industrial structures is required.
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and precipitation, is required.
- Ability to work extended shifts, overtime, weekends, and emergency call-outs is required.
- Ability to safely operate tools, equipment, and company vehicles is required.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, gloves, and steel-toe footwear, is required.
- Ability to travel regularly and remain overnight at customer locations when required is required.
- Ability to perform physical mechanical work safely in active oil and gas field environments is required.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on natural gas engines, compressors, and associated equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair Caterpillar, Waukesha, Ariel, and related compression equipment.
- Inspect equipment for wear, leaks, vibration, overheating, alignment issues, and performance deficiencies.
- Perform component replacement, adjustment, torque procedures, alignments, and clearance checks.
- Assist with engine and compressor overhauls, rebuilds, and turnaround projects.
- Maintain complete compressor packages, including lubrication, cooling, piping, fuel systems, and auxiliary equipment.
- Service Caterpillar 3500 and 3600 natural gas engines.
- Support maintenance and repairs on Waukesha gas-engine platforms.
- Maintain and troubleshoot Ariel reciprocating compressors, including KBK and JGK models.
- Assist with screw compressor inspections, repairs, and package maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and repair rotating equipment and mechanical systems.
- Inspect and maintain instrumentation, sensors, gauges, switches, transmitters, and control tubing.
- Assist with programmable logic controller and compressor control-panel troubleshooting.
- Interpret fault codes, alarms, operating readings, and system diagnostics.
- Use diagnostic software, laptops, and testing equipment to identify equipment issues.
- Support startup and commissioning activities.
- Respond to customer service requests and equipment breakdowns.
- Diagnose mechanical failures and determine root causes.
- Conduct field repairs safely and efficiently.
- Work directly with customer operations personnel and site representatives.
- Travel to customer locations throughout assigned service regions and other domestic locations when required.
- Complete daily service reports and job documentation.
- Record maintenance activities, inspections, repair details, measurements, and recommendations.
- Document labor, travel, equipment conditions, and replacement parts.
- Use company software and digital reporting tools accurately.
- Follow company, customer, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Transportation, and environmental regulations.
- Participate in job safety analyses, toolbox meetings, and pre-job planning.
- Use required personal protective equipment at all times.
- Follow lockout/tagout and hazardous-energy-control procedures.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
- Operate company vehicles and equipment safely.
Desired Qualifications
- Direct natural gas compression experience is preferred.
- Experience with Caterpillar 3500 and 3600 gas engines is preferred.
- Experience with Waukesha natural gas engines is preferred.
- Experience with Ariel KBK and JGK reciprocating compressors is preferred.
- Experience with screw compressors and compressor packages is preferred.
- Oil and gas field service experience is preferred.
- Instrumentation, controls, and control-tubing experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with programmable logic controller systems and industrial automation is preferred.
- Engine and compressor overhaul experience is preferred.
- Startup, commissioning, or warranty-service experience is preferred.
- Millwright, fabrication, welding, or alignment experience is preferred.
- Technical trade school, diesel technology, industrial maintenance, or mechanical education is preferred.
- Experience working in mining, heavy construction, power generation, or industrial processing facilities is preferred.
About the company
Distro is a platform that helps companies find and match with software talent from over 200 countries, enabling interviews, hiring, and automated payroll all in one system. It works by connecting employers with a global pool of vetted developers, coordinating interview scheduling and evaluations, and then handling employment paperwork and payroll through an integrated workflow. The company differentiates itself by offering truly global reach (access to talent across 200+ countries) along with end-to-end hiring and payroll automation in a single platform, rather than relying on separate staffing services, marketplaces, or fragmented tools. Its goal is to simplify hiring and paying international software developers, helping tech teams grow by accessing quality talent worldwide with a streamlined, automated process.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lehi, Utah
Founded
2021
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What believers are saying
- Vensure's 161,000-client base gives Distro immediate distribution across HR workflows.
- January 2026 acquisition validates Distro's AI recruiting model and market position.
- Open sales roles in Lehi show management is still pushing growth after the deal.
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- Vensure integration can strip Distro's brand autonomy and product roadmap by 2027.
- JobPin shows 257 open roles, signaling heavy hiring pressure and execution risk.
- G2 reviews cite vague pricing and hidden fees, which hurt enterprise trust.
What makes Distro unique
- January 2026 Vensure bought Distro's 1.9 million-candidate network across 68 countries.
- Distro's AI screening runs structured video interviews and instant scoring for hiring teams.
- Distro combines recruiting, job matching, and payroll workflows into one HR stack.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Options
- Remote Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Family Planning Benefits
- Fertility Treatment Support
- Conference Attendance Budget