Field Service Millwright - Reciprocating Compressors

About Blackstone

We are building the most consolidated, dynamic, and admired industrial technical force of our time. Come and be part of it. Blackstone is an innovative service company supporting both reciprocating and centrifugal equipment throughout its lifecycle. Blackstone supplies field services, parts, and repair for a wide range of industrial rotating and static equipment. Blackstone specializes in repair, maintenance, commissioning, turnaround, overhaul, installation, and engineering services for critical rotating equipment and pipeline maintenance.

Founded on the principles of professionalism, experience, and superior customer service, Blackstone provides a service offering that is done right the first time to minimize downtime and that is completed by a team that demonstrates zero-incident safety practices. Our commitment to servicing our clients is the foundation of long-term and respectful working relationships. Our clients choose us for our highly qualified staff, with their deep body of knowledge and value-added work ethic. Our people are the backbone of our success, providing consistent quality and a transparent approach.

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Field Service Millwrights with reciprocating compressor experience to support maintenance, overhaul, inspection, installation, and troubleshooting activities at customer sites throughout Texas, Louisiana, and other locations across the United States. This is a full-time field service position supporting pipeline, midstream, gas processing, petrochemical, refinery, LNG, and industrial customers. Candidates must be willing to travel and work at customer facilities as project requirements dictate. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience performing major overhauls and repairs on reciprocating compressors commonly manufactured by OEMs such as Ariel, Cooper-Bessemer, Worthington, Clark, Ingersoll Rand, Dresser-Rand, Gemini, and Superior.

Essential Responsibilities
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, and reassemble reciprocating compressors.
• Perform inspections and measurements on crankshafts, connecting rods, crossheads, pistons, piston rods, cylinders, distance pieces, packing cases, compressor valves, and lubrication systems.
• Perform mechanical installations, alignments, and startup support activities.
• Read and interpret OEM manuals, engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Complete inspection reports, check sheets, and daily field documentation.
• Support outage, maintenance, commissioning, and emergency response projects at customer sites.
• Maintain tooling, equipment, and work areas in accordance with company standards.

Required Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years of industrial millwright or compressor maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with reciprocating compressors.
• Experience with OEM equipment such as Ariel, Cooper-Bessemer, Worthington, Clark, Ingersoll Rand, Dresser-Rand, Gemini, or Superior.
• Strong understanding of compressor frame inspections, rod runout measurements, valve maintenance, packing replacement, and compressor overhaul procedures.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Experience
• Pipeline compressor stations.
• Gas gathering systems.
• Midstream facilities.
• Gas processing plants.
• Petrochemical compressor systems.

Travel Requirements
• Must be willing and able to travel extensively throughout Texas, Louisiana, and the United States.
• Must be available for overtime, weekends, holidays, and night shifts when required.

Pre-Employment Requirements
• Ability to pass DISA drug screening requirements.
• Ability to pass DISA hair follicle testing requirements.
• Clean and professional work history.
• Valid driver's license.
• TWIC card preferred; candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TWIC card if required by customer facilities.