Maintenance Technician presso Natural Gas Services Group Inc

Description

Location: Onsite in Carlsbad, NM

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: NGS) is a leading provider of small, medium, and large horsepower compression equipment to the oil and natural gas industry. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Midland, TX, we focus primarily on the nonconventional oil and gas production sector across the United States.

We manufacture, fabricate, and rent natural gas compressors—including our proprietary CiP brand, making us the only rental company in the industry with a fully owned and branded compressor line. With a total fleet horsepower exceeding 500,000 HP (units ranging from 50HP to 2500HP), NGS is trusted by top producers to keep their operations running efficiently.

Publicly traded since 2002 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2008, we are proud to combine innovation, stability, and a deep commitment to our team and the energy industry.

We are looking for a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to join our team in Catoosa, Oklahoma. In this role, you’ll keep our fabrication facility and equipment operating safely and efficiently by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring all shop systems are in top working order. You’re an ideal candidate if you’re hands-on, safety-minded, and take pride in maintaining high standards of quality and reliability. You’re organized, proactive, and thrive in an industrial environment where no two days are the same. If that sounds like you, we’d love to have you on the NGSG team! 

Requirements

Essential Job Functions

• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on hand tools, power tools, fabrication equipment, and facility systems.
• Ensure all facility operations are safe and functional, including lighting, HVAC, paint booth, doors, electrical outlets, and plumbing. 
• Inspect and maintain fabrication equipment such as saws, grinders, and specialized shop tools to ensure proper operation and compliance with safety standards.
• Conduct and document regular equipment inspections, maintenance activities, and safety audits.
• Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance schedule and provide detailed written reports to management.
• Maintain organization and inventory of the tool crib, shop supplies, and company assets.
• Oversee basic vehicle maintenance and ensure compliance with inspection and tag requirements.
• Operate company trucks and trailers (non-CDL) as needed to support shop and field operations.
• Support a culture of safety through participation in inspections, hazard identification, and corrective actions.

Schedule & Compensation

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week with four 10-hour day shifts. Overtime may be required on Fridays. Pay is $20 - $24 per hour, based on experience. No per diem is offered. 

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing maintenance in an industrial or fabrication environment.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance schedules, equipment inspections, and safety audits. 
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills. 
• Basic tools for the job are required; familiarity with welding and shop equipment is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment manuals. 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and company assets. 
• Ability to operate non-CDL company vehicles and trailers as needed.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to provide reports and collaborate with management.
• Safety-conscious mindset with the ability to identify hazards and follow safety procedures consistently.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Employment for this role is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug and alcohol screening, and physical exam, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing for extended periods, up to 10 hours per shift. The role involves lifting and carrying materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, as well as performing tasks that require full-body movement, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination. Employees must have sufficient visual acuity to read blueprints, measure components, and inspect equipment and welds for quality and accuracy. The position also requires the ability to tolerate exposure to varying temperatures, noise, dust, and typical fabrication shop conditions, while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and welding hoods. 

Our Benefits

At NGS, we take care of our people. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:

• Health Insurance – including a plan with 100% company-paid premiums 
• Dental and Vision Insurance 
• FSA & HSA Options
• Telemedicine access
• 401(k) Plan – with 50% company match up to 6%
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off – vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Generous Referral Bonus Program

Why NGS?

• Industry leader with over 25 years of experience
• Competitive benefits and compensation
• Fastest-growing rental compression company 
• Best equipment in the industry 
• Only compressor rental company with a proprietary compressor brand 
• NYSE-listed with a strong financial foundation
• Collaborative, inclusive, mission-driven culture 
• Opportunities to grow and contribute to meaningful work in the energy sector

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our HR department at [email protected]. Please do not email us your resume. Applications will only be accepted via the link in the posting.

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