Compression Technician

AB
On-site
Posted Sep 15, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Compression Technician will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, start-up, and commissioning of CNG compression assets. They are also responsible for maintaining CMMS records and ensuring equipment housekeeping standards are met.

Job details

Certarus is the North American leader in providing low carbon energy solutions through a fully integrated compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen platform. The company safely delivers clean-burning fuels to remote communities and industrial customers not connected to a pipeline. Summary: Our Compression Technician will contribute to the preventive and corrective maintenance, application, start-up, and commissioning of Certarus’ CNG compression assets. Perks: * Competitive pay based on experience * Sign on bonus of $2,000 * RRSP matching * Benefits starting day one * 3 weeks paid vacation * Company Cell Phone and Tablet * Company Vehicle Schedule: * Daily regional travel between Certarus compressor sites within Alberta * This position works 8 days on, 6 days off OR 14 days on, 14 days off with travel throughout Alberta - Rocky Mountain House, Fox Creek and Grande Prairie Duties & Responsibilities: * The safe and consistent maintenance to the company’s permanent and portable CNG compression equipment * Establishes changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments * Troubleshoot repetitive and intermittent performance issues on component level equipment * Broad electrical, PLC, and instrumentation troubleshooting when necessary * Commissioning new & end service inspections of compression assets * Contribute to maintaining an effective spares parts and materials inventory * Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends and enter reports into CMMS * Maintain CMMS (Computer Management Maintenance System) on a continuous basis * Participate and support in maintenance program development * Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed * Maintain a high level of equipment housekeeping Requirements: * The best suited candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years field service compressor experience * Natural Gas Compression and additional OEM and industry training beneficial in lieu of experience * Waukesha VGF, and Ariel systems would be an advantage * Excellent organizational and technical communication skills, interpersonal skills, and an ability to influence and to deal tactfully with a wide range of personalities * Exceptional work ethic with a positive, analytical, and safe work attitude * Basic skills in the use of computer-based programs such as MS 365 Certarus embraces diversity and equal opportunity in the way it impacts our continuous business success. As a Core Value of our Winning Team, we believe in surrounding ourselves with passionate and talented people, and consider all experiences, backgrounds, qualifications, and merits to create stronger teams with a diverse and inclusive culture. Certarus is and will remain an equal opportunity employer. Certarus offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and retirement plans. Above all, we offer unlimited career advancement opportunities with a dynamic, rapidly growing organization. INDHP #INDHP

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 3-5 years of field service compressor experience and possess strong technical and interpersonal skills. Proficiency with computer-based programs like MS 365 is required, with experience in Waukesha VGF and Ariel systems considered an asset.