Field Service Technician

Location: Houston, TX area (preferred)

Travel: 75–80%

Industry: Industrial / Petrochemical / Construction

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Union

About the Role:

• We are seeking a traveling Field Service Technician to support the installation, troubleshooting, and servicing of rack-and-pinion elevator systems used in industrial and petrochemical environments.
• This is a hands-on, field-based role for technicians who are comfortable working at heights, traveling extensively, and taking ownership of jobs from setup through successful operation.
• While mechanical and rigging skills are essential, electrical troubleshooting capability is critical for success in this position.
• This is not a traditional interior elevator role.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Mechanical, Rigging & Installation

• Assemble, erect, modify, and dismantle rack-and-pinion elevator towers.
• Perform rigging and de-rigging in accordance with company and SIA safety standards.
• Load, transport, and stage equipment, tools, and materials for job execution.
• Assist with make-ready, teardown, and field modifications.
• Work safely at heights on OSHA-rated platforms and elevator cars.

Electrical & Troubleshooting (Key Responsibility)

• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, control, and motor-related issues.
• Perform testing and measurement at motors, controllers, load inputs, and related components.
• Interpret wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions.
• Support field teams when electrical or operational issues arise on active job sites.
• Verify system functionality prior to turnover or redeployment.

Field Operations & Safety

• Complete Job Safety Analyses (JSA), LOTO, site permits, and daily safety documentation.
• Work in active petrochemical and industrial facilities with strict compliance requirements.
• Interface professionally with site contacts, supervisors, and project teams.
• Travel extensively to support shutdowns, turnarounds, and service needs.
• Accurately document work performed using tablets and company systems.

Required:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on construction or industrial equipment experience.
• Demonstrated electrical troubleshooting ability (meters, diagnostics, controls).
• Comfortable working at heights and in physically demanding environment.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform sustained physical work.
• Safety-first mindset with attention to detail.
• Basic computer/tablet proficiency for field reporting.

Strongly Preferred

• Experience with rack-and-pinion elevators, cranes, hoists, or similar systems.
• Industrial electrician, crane technician, or electromechanical background.
• Rigging, scaffolding, or suspended access experience.
• Petrochemical, refinery, or heavy industrial site experience.
• TWIC card (or ability to obtain).

Work Environment & Schedule

• Primarily outdoor and industrial job sites.
• Extended travel assignments common.
• Typical workweeks exceed 50 hours; overtime is standard.
• Spring and fall turnaround seasons may require longer schedules.
• Work performed both independently and as part of field teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with significant overtime potential.
• Per diem during travel assignments.
• Company phone, tablet, and tools.
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement (as applicable).
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Ongoing training and advancement opportunities.