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Compression Technician

@ Certarus

Wembley, Alberta

Full-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Certarus is hiring a Compression Technician to maintain and commission its compressed natural gas equipment across Alberta. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and regular regional travel with an 8-on/6-off or 14-on/14-off rotation. The posting lists a $2,000 sign-on bonus, RRSP matching, three weeks paid vacation, and a company vehicle.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CNG compression equipment
  • Troubleshoot compressor component, electrical, PLC and instrumentation issues
  • Commission new compression assets and complete end-of-service inspections
  • Maintain CMMS records and mechanical maintenance reports
  • Manage spare parts and materials inventory

Requirements summary:

  • 3 to 5 years of field service compressor experience, or equivalent training
  • Waukesha VGF and Ariel systems experience an advantage
  • Strong technical communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional work ethic with a safe, analytical attitude
  • Basic skills in Microsoft 365

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Retirement planPaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-14
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: frequent
Work settingPlant or factory, Client sites, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Signing bonus, Performance bonus

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Certarus

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Low Carbon Energy Solutions

Full company description

Certarus is the North American market leader in providing low carbon energy solutions through a fully integrated compressed natural gas (CNG) platform. Our primary business is the creation of a virtual natural gas pipeline through the compression, transportation, and integration of CNG and renewable natural gas for the energy, mining, forestry, utility, and industrial sectors. Our solutions target diesel and propane fuel displacement projects to lower operating costs and improve environmental performance. Headquarters in Houston, TX and Calgary, AB For more information, visit: www.certarus.com

LinkedIn followers
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People associated on LinkedIn
364
Reported office locations
  • 757 N Eldridge Pkwy, 1200, Houston, Texas 77079, US
  • 308 - 4th Avenue SW, 3400, Calgary, AB T2P 0H7, CA
Business categories
  • CleanTech
  • Clean Energy
  • Oil and Gas
Other recorded names
  • Certarus
  • Certarus Ltd.
Specialties
  • Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
  • Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)
  • Hydrogen (H2)
  • Utility Support
  • Virtual Pipeline
  • Mobile Fuel Solutions
  • Grid Resilience
  • Energy Security
  • Data Centers
  • Mining
  • Oil and Gas
  • Remote Power
  • and Mobile Compression
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Reported total investment
1,200,000

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Certarus is the North American market leader in providing low carbon energy solutions through a fully integrated compressed natural gas (CNG) platform. Our primary business is the creation of a virtual natural gas pipeline through the compression, transportation, and integration of CNG and renewable natural gas for the energy, mining, forestry, utility, and industrial sectors. Our solutions target diesel and…

FieldValue
IndustryOil and Gas
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersHouston, Texas
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded2014
SpecialtiesCompressed Natural Gas (CNG)Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)Hydrogen (H2)Utility SupportVirtual PipelineMobile Fuel SolutionsGrid ResilienceEnergy SecurityData CentersMining
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Job description

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.

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