Field Engineer

KATS Solutions, LLC; Village of Wellsville (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Field Engineer to take technical responsibility for projects and equipment. This remote position involves traveling to client sites and requires a strong mechanical background, particularly in the Oil & Gas sector. You will lead troubleshooting efforts, develop technical scopes, and interface with clients to identify solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a BS in Engineering and have extensive experience with steam turbines and compressors. If you're a curious, detail-oriented individual with a safety-first mindset, this opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment is for you.

Qualifications

• 10 years of field service experience with integral reciprocating engines required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with Oil & Gas Industry background.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead for projects, developing scopes and troubleshooting.
• Write technical standards and lead discussions with clients.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Curiosity and Willingness to Learn

Creative Thinking

Organizational Skills

Integrity

Safety Mindset

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Lasers

Data Acquisition Equipment

Scanners

Basic Measuring Equipment

Job description

Summary:

The Field Engineer (FE) has technical responsibility for assigned projects and/or products. In this role, the FE will set the requirements for inspections of equipment as well as the requirements for repair and reassembly. In addition to technical responsibility for equipment, the FE will create the technical scope for assigned opportunities.

Reports to Director of Operations

Location: This is a remote position that will be traveling to domestic client sites as well as our service center in Wellsville NY. Applicant living within a 2 hour drive of a major US airport preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical lead for assigned projects and products
2. Develop technical scope for assigned opportunities
   1. Will include job walks on site as needed
3. Lead troubleshooting exercises when technical issues or opportunities arise in the field or in the shop
4. Interface with clients to identify engineered solution opportunities and develop a scope for the solution
5. Identify sources for parts and services and qualify them from a technical standpoint.
6. Operate lasers, data acquisition equipment, scanners and basic measuring equipment in the field and shop.
7. Drive issues to root cause and participate in implementing permanent corrective action.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Write technical standards for field service execution and shop repairs
• Write "Disassemble Clean and Inspect" (DCI) requirements for assigned equipment
• Develop technical scope for assigned projects after DCI
• Lead technical discussions with clients and internal teams
• Collaborate with SMEs within KATS as well as others outside of the company when needed
• Identify opportunities for upgrades, revamps, and parts and collaborate with the sales team to develop them into proposals
• Client visits with BD team to include presentations, lunch and learns and job walks

Metrics:

• # of RCA's completed
• Volume of proposals completed, volume of opportunities won
• # of client visits with BD team

Qualifications and Attributes:

• 10 years of related field service and/or mechanical experience working with integral reciprocating engines required
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an Oil & Gas Industry background as well as the ability to use a wide range of mechanical tools and test equipment.
• BS in Engineering - Preferably Mechanical Engineering
• Extensive experience working on steam turbines and centrifugal compressors preferred.
• Humble - Communicate and listen to other team members and clients
• Curious - Wants to learn and willing to be coached
• Self-reflective - Willing to analyze self-performance and look for opportunities to improve
• Creative thinker and able to develop solutions while maintaining cost-effective measures.
• Knowledge of industry and market trends.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Approachable and acts with integrity and provides excellent service to all levels of employees and clients.
• Safety first mindset - Promote a safe, clean, and organized working environment.

Additional Information:

• Work is performed at industrial, utility and field locations.
• Travel up to 70% required to customer sites and corporate locations.
• Able and willing to work day/night shifts, weekends and holidays as determined by client needs.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• OT eligible at straight time when billable to client
• Salary non-exempt - based on 40 hrs/week when not billable

Successful completion of background and drug screen required.