Yard Technician

Description:

Location: onsite in Midland, TX

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.

We are the fastest-growing rental compression company, offering the best equipment in the industry. 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 motivated Yard Technician to join our team in Midland, TX. In this position, you will be responsible for maintaining an organized, safe, and efficient equipment yard. This role ensures accurate documentation and tracking of all compressor units, oversees preservation and protection of equipment, and safely operates heavy machinery to load, unload, and move units. The Yard Technician also supports inventory management, assists with equipment assembly and dismantling, and performs all duties with attention to detail and minimal supervision.

Essential Job Functions:

- Maintain organization and cleanliness of the SE Yard.

- Keep an up-to-date yard map and submit monthly yard reports.

- Ensure all Bill of Lading (BOL) documentation is accurately completed and submitted for units entering and leaving the yard.

- Oversee preservation of compressor units, including filling out preservation paperwork and maintaining preservation logs.

- Prepare RED X (out-of-service) units for removal from the yard.

- Ensure all units are protected from environmental exposure.

- Safely operate a 30,000 LB forklift for moving and storing equipment.

- Load and unload compressor units from trucks with proper training.

- Dismantle engine and compressor components from packages as required.

- Assist in assembling small systems prior to field deployment.

- Work independently with minimal supervision.

- Support inventory and asset tracking efforts related to equipment movement and storage.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or GED required.

- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

- Must pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and background check.

- Proven ability to work independently in a physically demanding environment.

- Experience operating heavy equipment, including large forklifts (30,000 LB or higher), preferred.

- Must be capable of being trained to safely load/unload heavy equipment.

- Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with natural gas compressor systems is a plus.

- Basic computer and documentation skills.

- Must be self-motivated, self-driven, and dependable.

- Strong commitment to safety and attention to detail.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands of this position include regular lifting (up to 50 pounds), standing, climbing, and operating heavy machinery. Work is primarily performed outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, loud equipment, grease, oils, and mechanical components. The employee must be able to safely perform hands-on tasks associated with equipment handling, maintenance, and yard organization throughout the workday.

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 hr@ngsgi.com. Please do not email us your resume. Applications will only be accepted via the link in the posting.

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