Electrical/Mechanical Field Services Specialist

Salamander Solutions, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Employer-covered medical insurance opt

100% employer-covered dental andVision

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Salamander Solutions in Houston, TX, seeks an Electrical/Mechanical Field Services Specialist to support installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of oilfield equipment in both electrical and mechanical applications. This role requires on-site presence and frequent domestic and international travel.

You will provide on-site technical expertise, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and collaborate with customers and internal teams to deliver safe,

Qualifications

• Experience with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and/or mechanical oilfield equipment.
• Knowledge of downhole equipment, ESP systems, wellhead components, instrumentation cables, and related field equipment.
• Understanding of electrical systems, wiring practices, cable splicing, terminations, and equipment commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Install, supervise, and commission downhole and surface equipment, including electrical and mechanical systems.
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair activities to ensure equipment performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Support installation and maintenance activities involving electrical equipment, cabling, cable splicing, termination work, and associated wellsite equipment.
• Provide on-site technical guidance and training on the operation, maintenance, and safe use of company equipment.
• Identify recurring equipment or operational issues and recommend corrective actions and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure all field activities comply with company procedures, customer requirements, and applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate field documentation and communicate project status, technical findings, and recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

On-site field service

Wiring and cabling

Field equipment installation

International travel

Job description

Electrical/Mechanical Field Services Specialist

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical/Mechanical Field Services Specialist with experience in the oilfield services sector. This role is responsible for supporting the installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of oilfield equipment in both mechanical and electrical applications. The Field Services Specialist will provide on-site technical expertise, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and support continuous improvement and performance optimization initiatives. This position works closely with customers and internal teams to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable field operations. This position requires on-site presence and frequent domestic and international travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, supervise, and commission downhole and surface equipment, including electrical and mechanical systems.
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair activities to ensure equipment performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Support installation and maintenance activities involving electrical equipment, cabling, cable splicing, termination work, and associated wellsite equipment.
• Provide on-site technical guidance and training on the operation, maintenance, and safe use of company equipment.
• Identify recurring equipment or operational issues and recommend corrective actions and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure all field activities comply with company procedures, customer requirements, and applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate field documentation and communicate project status, technical findings, and recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Background in one or more of the following disciplines: Artificial Lift, Wireline, Coiled Tubing, Completions, Well Intervention, or related oilfield operations.
• Experience with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and/or mechanical oilfield equipment.
• Knowledge of downhole equipment, ESP systems, wellhead components, instrumentation cables, and associated field equipment.
• Understanding of electrical systems, wiring practices, cable splicing, terminations, and equipment commissioning.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience supporting equipment installation, maintenance, and field repairs.
• Understanding of well control principles and safe oilfield operating practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop practical solutions in field environments.
• International experience is a plus.

What We Offer

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employer-covered medical insurance options
• 100% employer-covered dental and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. Salamander reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the role as necessary.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salamander is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company’s Policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories is prohibited.

About Salamander Solutions

Salamander Solutions sets the standard for in‑ground heater technology. We partner with oil companies and interests worldwide to dramatically increase performance in existing wells, and we create opportunities to recover vast hydrocarbon resources previously considered unviable. We do this through the deployment of advanced HVMI™ heater cable technology backed by a complete suite of reservoir consulting services and decades of experience, all in one new, innovative company.