Adam Speights
Brownwood,TX
Summary
Experienced Lead Service Technician with a strong record in safety compliance, team leadership, and mechanical troubleshooting. Skilled at mentoring technicians, resolving complex equipment issues, and keeping field operations running safely and efficiently.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Service Technician
USA Compression
Midland, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Mentored FSTs on USA Compression procedures, safety standards, and field service practices.
- Identified, diagnosed, and resolved complex customer service issues.
- Assisted FSTs in troubleshooting to identify root causes of equipment malfunctions, enhancing their skills and minimizing parts and labor costs.
- Collaborated with Area Service Manager on daily field operations, preventive maintenance, and scheduling equipment overhauls.
- Oversaw startup and commissioning of new unit sets, repairing and upgrading equipment to ensure safe operational conditions.
Field Service Technician
USA Compression
Midland, TX
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on a fleet of 100,000+ horsepower of Caterpillar G3600, G3500, G3400 and G3400 engines and compressors.
- Collaborated with fellow FSTs to maximize runtime and minimize repeat callouts.
- Coordinated with customer field reps to address all their needs effectively.
- Performed regular inspections of work sites to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions or potential safety risks.
- Adhered to USA Compression's safety policies and procedures during all operations.
Plant Mechanic
West Texas Gas
Stanton, TX
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Supported mechanical systems for 200mmcf and 120mmcf gas processing facilities.
- Performed routine maintenance on fleet of 16 Caterpillar G3516/JGT4 compressors, 6 G3516 Howden refrigeration compressors, and 3 Waukesha 7044/JGT4 compressors.
- Completed routine maintenance and repairs on related process equipment, including heat exchangers, fans, NGL product pumps, methanol pumps, and amine triplex pumps.
- Oversaw contractor repairs and overhauls.
Skills
- Compressor diagnostics
- Engine troubleshooting
- Mechanical repair
- Startup commissioning
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Lead Service Technician
USA Compression
04.2024 - Current
Field Service Technician
USA Compression
04.2021 - 04.2024
Plant Mechanic
West Texas Gas
03.2019 - 04.2021