Field Engineer

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks a hands-on Field Service Technician to travel extensively, commissioning and servicing packaged systems for data centers, power generation, and industrial utilities. You will diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control systems on projects across the country and internationally.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, independence, and a willingness to travel 80% with safety certifications in OSHA 10 and NFPA 70E.

Qualifications

• Extensive field experience in construction support and equipment startup.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience commissioning mechanical equipment and electrical systems.
• Ability to read drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Willingness to travel ~80% to domestic and international sites.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10 and NFPA 70E safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct and document field commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform startup, troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, controls, and computer-related issues.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and control documentation.
• Coordinate project handoffs from construction to commissioning and service.

Skills

Field service experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading drawings/schematics

Travel willingness 80%

OSHA 10/NFPA 70E readiness

Repair/maintenance

Controls experience

Education

HVAC trade-school or apprenticeship

Military technical training considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

General field tools

Job description

Location: Traveling Technician, approximately 3 weeks on the road, 4 days at home. Location varies based on customer needs

Travel: Approximately 80% - domestic and international

THIS IS A SALARY NON EXEMPT POSITION:

You receive a base salary plus time and a half for overtime and double time for Sundays and holidays

Take Your Technical Skills Around the World

A leading manufacturer of advanced modular mechanical and electrical systems is seeking a hands-on, adventure-ready Field Service Technician.

This position is ideal for an experienced technician who enjoys solving complex equipment problems, working independently, and traveling extensively. You will commission, troubleshoot, repair, and retrofit packaged systems used in data centers, power generation, and commercial and industrial utility applications

What You'll Do

• Direct and document the field commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems
• Perform equipment startup, troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and preventive maintenance
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, controls, communications, and computer-related issues
• Start up and service vertical turbine pumps and split-coupled inline pumps
• Start up and service cooling towers, including Evapco, Kelvion, Marley, and SPX equipment
• Start up and service centrifugal chillers, including Trane, York, McQuay, and Smardt equipment
• Start up and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), including Eaton and Allen-Bradley
• Install and repair power-distribution systems, electric motors, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), and variable-speed drives
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and control documentation
• Create accurate and legible red-line drawings for project records
• Compile Operations and Maintenance (O&M) information
• Assist with final Installation, Operation, and Maintenance (IOM) manuals
• Support Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) activities
• Perform or oversee equipment quality checks
• Coordinate project handoffs from construction to commissioning and service
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, production personnel, quality teams, service technicians, customers, and consulting engineers
• Provide field feedback to support product and process improvements
• Assist with equipment assembly and technical training when needed

What We're Looking For

• Significant field experience involving construction support, equipment startup, repair, and maintenance
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience commissioning mechanical equipment and associated electrical systems
• Ability to read drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Exposure to at least one Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or building-controls platform
• Experience with pumps, cooling towers, chillers, motors, power distribution, or Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Familiarity with American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), or other applicable codes and standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project
• Ability to work independently at customer job sites
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 80% to domestic and international locations
• Ability to work safely in active construction and field-service environments
• Safe driving record
• Ability to obtain required safety certifications, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10-Hour Construction (OSHA 10) and National Fire Protection Association 70E (NFPA 70E)

Preferred Education and Training

• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) trade-school education or apprenticeship training
• Military technical training or equivalent hands-on technical experience may be considered in place of trade-school certification

Physical and Work Requirements

This position requires frequent travel and work in construction and customer-site environments. The technician must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend, crouch, use hand tools, perform repetitive motions, and occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force.

The role also requires sufficient vision - including color and depth perception to inspect equipment, interpret technical information, and safely perform field assignments.

Why Join Our Team?

You will join a growing organization that designs and manufactures innovative packaged modular systems for mission-critical facilities, power-generation operations, and commercial and industrial utility applications.

This opportunity offers exposure to advanced cooling, thermodynamic, mechanical, electrical, and power systems on projects throughout the United States and internationally.

The employer maintains a tobacco- and nicotine-free workplace. Employees may not smoke, vape, or use tobacco or nicotine products on company property, while conducting company business away from company property, or during working hours.

The employer provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other legally protected status.