EST Lead Field Service Technician

Cooper Machinery Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life, AD&D, disability

401(k) with company match

Parental leave and fertility benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services seeks a Lead Field Service Technician – EST to guide emissions reduction projects and mechanical upgrades on reciprocating compression equipment across North America. You will own installations, startups, and major repairs, mentoring field technicians while ensuring safety and reliability.

You will travel extensively (200–300 days/year), collaborate with engineering and project teams, and lead safety discussions on job sites, delivering exceptional customer service and

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on experience with reciprocating engines and compression equipment in oil and gas.
• Electrical and Controls experience supporting reciprocating compression equipment.
• Experience leading field crews and maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Willingness to travel extensively (200–300 days annually) across North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews executing emissions reduction and mechanical upgrade projects on reciprocating compression equipment.
• Own installations, commissioning, start-ups, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and major repairs while prioritizing safety and efficiency.
• Direct removal and replacement of critical engine components (turbochargers, power assemblies, fuel systems).
• Diagnose complex mechanical issues and implement solutions to maximize reliability and uptime.
• Collaborate with customers, field operations, engineering, and project teams from kickoff to completion.
• Monitor performance, identify improvements, and recommend operational enhancements.
• Lead daily safety discussions, conduct jobsite inspections, and champion safety culture.
• Mentor technicians and develop future field service talent.
• Represent Cooper Machinery Services as a trusted technical expert.

Skills

Field leadership

Troubleshooting

Safety focus

Customer service

Education

Associate degree

Technical certification

Job description

At Cooper Machinery Services, our Lead Field Service Technician – EST plays a critical role in helping customers modernize their reciprocating compression equipment through emissions reduction initiatives. You'll lead mechanical upgrade projects from planning through execution, mentor technicians in the field, solve difficult technical problems, and build trusted customer relationships along the way. Every project is different. Every day presents a new challenge. If you're energized by hands-on leadership, travel, troubleshooting, and seeing the direct results of your work, this is the opportunity you've been looking for. With roots dating to 1833 and a portfolio of iconic OEM brands — Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, Superior™ and more — Cooper supports over 22,000 units in the field globally. This is your opportunity to lead a key chapter of that story.

What You Will Do

• Lead field crews executing emissions reduction and mechanical upgrade projects on reciprocating compression equipment throughout North America.
• Take ownership of installations, commissioning, start-ups, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and major repairs while ensuring every project is completed safely and efficiently.
• Direct the removal and replacement of critical engine components including turbochargers, power assemblies, fuel systems, and other major equipment upgrades.
• Diagnose complex mechanical issues and implement solutions that maximize equipment reliability and customer uptime.
• Partner directly with customers, field operations, engineering, and project teams to ensure successful execution from project kickoff through completion.
• Monitor equipment performance, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• Lead daily safety discussions, conduct jobsite inspections, and champion Cooper's commitment to a safety-first culture.
• Mentor technicians, share best practices, and help develop the next generation of field service talent.
• Represent Cooper Machinery Services as a trusted technical expert, delivering exceptional customer service on every assignment.

Who You Are

• You bring 10+ years of hands-on experience working with reciprocating engines and compression equipment in the oil and gas industry.
• You have hands-on Electrical and Controls experience supporting reciprocating compression equipment and are comfortable performing mechanical and controls-related upgrades as part of emissions reduction projects.
• You have successfully led field crews and know how to keep projects moving while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
• You thrive in the field, enjoy solving difficult technical problems, and remain calm under pressure.
• You take pride in delivering outstanding customer service and building lasting customer relationships.
• You communicate effectively with customers, teammates, and leadership while producing clear and accurate service documentation.
• You enjoy mentoring others and leading by example.
• You are willing to travel extensively (200–300 days annually) and embrace the variety that comes with supporting customers across North America.
• You are dependable, adaptable, and driven to deliver results without sacrificing safety or quality.

Preferred

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, Superior™, Gemini™, Caterpillar, Clark, Waukesha, or other reciprocating compression platforms.
• Strong understanding of engine balancing, alignment, commissioning, and equipment documentation.
• Previous experience leading complex field service or special project teams.
• Experience supporting customer turnarounds and outage planning.

Why Join Us

• Most benefits are effective on your first day of employment – no waiting period.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage (6-month short-term disability waiting period)
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and long term disability buy up plan
• Voluntary benefit plans including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance plans
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match, employees are 100% vested on Day 1
• Maternity and parental leave, Arc Fertility Benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support.

Cooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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