Field Operator (Compressor)

Spring, Texas, United States

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reference
Job reference 1272234
location
Location Spring, Texas, United States
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Operations & Production
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published April 24, 2026

Location: Spring, TX
Schedule: 14/14 (Rotation)
Type: W2 Contract  (12 months with possibility for extension)
Benefits: Dental, Healthcare, Vision & 401(k)

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Compressor Operator to support compression operations for Permian assets from their facilities in Spring, TX. This is a 1-year assignment with the potential for extension based on performance.

This role requires strong hands-on gas compression experience, with a focus on day-to-day monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization of compression equipment. Candidates must bring solid field expertise and the ability to support operations from a control room environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and oversee compression assets supporting Permian operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance
  • Execute daily operational objectives in alignment with housekeeping, safety, health, environmental, and security standards
  • Actively participate in daily toolbox talks, shift briefings, and scheduled safety meetings
  • Continuously monitor compression equipment to identify abnormal conditions and implement corrective or optimization actions
  • Perform duties as an Equipment Care Technician, including routine and basic hands-on maintenance activities
  • Immediately report alarms or situations where emergency or shutdown systems are impaired or out of service
  • Provide clear, accurate, and detailed shift handover communication to ensure operational continuity
  • Coordinate, control, and monitor maintenance activities in accordance with corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance plans
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date logbook entries documenting operational events, deviations, and abnormal situations
  • Actively participate in emergency response activities and drills
  • Report incidents internally and escalate in accordance with Incident Reporting Guidelines
  • Ensure the Operations Shift Supervisor is fully informed and consulted on operational status and issues
  • Maintain strong communication within the operations team to ensure timely resolution of issues
  • Support field and maintenance activities related to compression equipment as required

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Completed secondary education or equivalent
  • 3–5 years of hands-on gas compression experience
  • Proven experience working with small horsepower compression (large horsepower experience is a plus)
  • Strong practical knowledge of compression equipment, operations, and troubleshooting
  • Experience working in or supporting control room–based operations
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • High standards of Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) awareness and accountability
  • Solid understanding of safety management systems and emergency response procedures
  • Working knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards

Preferred Experience

  • Direct support of Permian basin operations
  • Strong field-based compression background combined with control room oversight experience
  • Ability to work independently while coordinating closely with operations and maintenance teams

Note: This role is highly hands-on and compression-focused. Candidates must demonstrate practical field experience and technical expertise in gas compression operations.

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