Field Engineer

Pipeline Conditioning; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours/week guaranteed when not on 1

10% retirement contribution

Insurance stipend (medical, dental, VP

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Pipeline Conditioning is seeking a Field Service Technician in Houston, TX to support field projects nationwide. The role pays $30/hour with 40 hours per week guaranteed when not on assignment and travel about 30–50% of the year. You will install, operate, and decommission pipeline equipment and assist Field Engineers on-site.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in oil & gas or utilities, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work in travel-heavy environments with safety in mind.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in oil & gas or utilities industry.
• Mechanical maintenance and repair experience required.
• Hands-on field experience in rotations are preferred.
• Able to trace piping and valve systems; safety-focused.
• Able to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and decommission specialized pipeline equipment.
• Travel to job sites across the U.S. (30–50% of the year).
• Assist Field Engineers with installation and decommissioning.
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Manage travel, logistics, and equipment coordination.
• Perform gas sampling and data gathering.
• Provide preventative maintenance when not on site.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hands-on field experience

Mechanical aptitude

Piping & valve tracing

Safety-minded

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Field Service Technician – Pipeline Conditioning

Location: Houston, TX. 50% Travel

Salary: $30 per hour

Are you mechanically inclined, like working with your hands, and don’t want to spend your career behind a desk? If yes, Pipeline Conditioning wants to hear from you. Join our Field Engineers on natural gas pipeline projects across the country and build a career doing work that matters!

About us:

We are a mission-driven utility service provider that ensures the safety of new natural gas pipelines across the United States. We partner with the nation's largest utility companies to deliver critical odorization and pipeline conditioning services.

We're a small, growing company that values safety, expertise, and people. No corporate red tape—just meaningful work and a team that has your back.

As a Field Service Technician, you'll support field projects and maintain critical equipment:

• Install, operate, and decommission specialized pipeline equipment.
• Travel to job sites across the U.S.—targeting 30-50% of the year (110-183 days per year), including travel days.
• Assist Field Engineers with installation and decommissioning activities on customer job sites.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic upkeep of mechanical and electrical equipment, including manifolding, pumps, and measurement instrumentation.
• Manage your travel, logistics, and equipment coordination.
• Perform gas sampling and data gathering.
• When not on customer job sites, perform preventative maintenance and repairs of field equipment.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

We're looking for technicians with strong mechanical skills and hands-on field experience:

• 2+ years of experience in the oil & gas or utilities industry (required)
• Mechanical maintenance and repair experience required.
• Must have rotational, hands-on field experience (utility, oilfield, chemical, or refining preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort with tools.
• Ability to trace piping and valve systems.
• Safety-first mindset; able to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment.
• Able to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds

Compensation

• $30/hour starting hourly pay
• 40 hours per week guaranteed when not on assignment
• 8 hours per day for travel days
• 12 hours per day when on assignment (overtime available)
• 10% Company Retirement Contribution
• A monthly stipend for your medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Stipend for cell phone

Who You Are

You're the kind of person who:

• Thrives in hands-on mechanical work and field environments.
• Loves solving mechanical puzzles and troubleshooting.
• Takes safety seriously—for yourself and your team.
• Is comfortable with travel and extended time away from home.
• Can relocate to Houston, TX before starting work.

We have a formalrecruitingprocess and have a relationship with ZephyrConnectsLLC, whom we use for the screening and hiring process. If you are selected for the nextstepyou will get instructionsfromCaitlyn Ballwithin 3 days of your submission. Everyone willbecontacted.

Pipeline Conditioningprovidesequal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disabilityor genetics. In addition to federal law requirements,Pipeline Conditioningcomplies withapplicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,compensationand training.