Field Service Foreman – Reciprocating Compressors

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Louisiana, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Supervise and lead mechanics, millwrights, and subcontractors during field service operations.

• Develop daily work plans, allocate tasks, and ensure safe and efficient execution of projects.

• Maintain responsibility for workmanship quality, adherence to schedules, safety performance, and customer satisfaction.

• Facilitate pre-job meetings, safety briefings, and toolbox discussions.

• Oversee the disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly, installation, and commissioning of reciprocating compressors.

• Lead maintenance and overhaul tasks involving:

• • Compressor frames
• • Crankshafts
• • Connecting rods
• • Crossheads
• • Pistons and piston rods
• • Cylinders and distance pieces
• • Packing cases
• • Valves and unloaders
• • Lubrication systems
• • Pulsation bottles and associated systems

• Verify essential measurements, tolerances, bearing clearances, rod runout, piston rod alignment, and frame geometry according to OEM specifications.

• Act as the primary field liaison between customers, Project Managers, Technical Advisors, and field crews.

• Relay project progress, technical findings, manpower needs, and schedule updates.

• Assist in outage planning, work scope development, and field execution strategies.

• Oversee compressor installation, mechanical fit-up, precision alignment, and commissioning processes.

• Support startup activities, operational checks, and performance validation.

• Ensure all tasks are completed following OEM procedures, engineering drawings, and customer specifications.

• Complete and evaluate field reports, inspection records, check sheets, and daily progress documentation.

• Maintain quality standards throughout all project execution phases.

• Confirm proper use and accountability of company tools and equipment at job sites.

• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture.

• Lead permit processes and ensure compliance with both customer and company safety protocols.

• Ensure crews adhere to all site-specific requirements, regulations, and safe work practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of field service experience with reciprocating compressors.

• A minimum of 2 years in a leadership role overseeing field crews as a Foreman, Lead Mechanic, Lead Millwright, or similar supervisory position.

• Proven experience in conducting major overhauls, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on reciprocating compressors.

• Familiarity with one or more major compressor OEM platforms, including:

• • Ariel
• • Cooper-Bessemer
• • Worthington
• • Clark
• • Ingersoll Rand
• • Dresser-Rand
• • Gemini
• • Superior
• • Caterpillar Gas Compression Equipment
• • Waukesha Engine Driven Compression Systems

• Strong understanding of compressor frame geometry, piston rod runout, bearing inspections, valve maintenance, packing replacement, and compressor performance fundamentals.

• Ability to read and comprehend OEM manuals, engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.

• Strong communication, leadership, and customer interaction skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Must be willing and able to travel frequently to customer locations across Texas, Louisiana, and the United States.

• Must be able to support extended field assignments, outages, and emergency response work as needed.

• Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime depending on customer and project demands.