Field Operations Technician

Flotek Industries, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flotek Industries, Inc. is seeking a Field Operations Technician to commission, service, maintain, and test Verax analytical equipment across field locations in downstream, midstream, and upstream settings.

The role requires independent work, frequent travel, and strong communication with customers and remote teams. You will apply knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and fluid transport principles to support sales, operations, and engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with electrical/mechanical systems.
• Valid driver’s license (with no restrictions).
• Availability to be in the field daily and travel outside your region for installations in other areas of the country.
• Commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with customers.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical, planning, evaluation and implementation skills.
• Self-directed and independent with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Safely commission analyzers and ancillary components in the field.
• Capture liquid and gas hydrocarbon samples in the field to improve Verax analyzer accuracy.
• Perform pre-installation site surveys to determine where to locate analyzer and measurement points.
• Maintain and service systems in field installations to ensure accurate data is generated.
• Work closely with customer service managers to ensure all necessary electrical and controls equipment systems are in place and functioning properly.
• Maintain, modify, and troubleshoot embedded PCs, software, and communication devices.
• Ensure site connectivity to remote and cloud data centers via telecommunication networks.
• Provide training and technical support for customers and partners at their sites.
• Adopt a safety-first attitude and adhere strictly to both customer and Flotek safety regulations.

Job description

Flotek creates unique solutions to reduce the environmental impact of energy on air, water, land and people. A technology-driven, specialty green chemistry and data technology company, Flotek helps customers across industrial and commercial markets improve their environmental performance. The Company serves specialty chemistry needs for both domestic and international energy markets. Flotek has an intellectual property portfolio of over 170 patents and a global presence in more than 15 countries, including North America, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa. Flotek is based in Houston, Texas and its common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “FTK.” For additional information on Flotek, please visit www.flotekind.com.

Overview

In this role, the Field Operations Technician will be responsible for commissioning, service, maintenance, and testing of the Verax analytical equipment in downstream, midstream, and upstream field locations. In this role, the Field Operations Technician will be expected to apply knowledge of electronic, mechanical, and fluid transport principles to support sales, operations, and engineering in every aspect of the company. Travel to the field where our equipment is installed will be required regularly. The candidate should be comfortable working independently and communicating across multiple platforms with customers and remote team members.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Field Operations Supervisor, the Field Operations Technician will have direct responsibility for the following:

• Safely commission analyzers and ancillary components in the field
• Capture liquid and gas hydrocarbon samples in the field to improve Verax analyzer accuracy
• Perform pre-installation site surveys to determine where to locate analyzer and measurement points
• Maintain and service systems in field installations to ensure accurate data is generated
• Work closely with customer service managers to ensure all necessary electrical and controls equipment systems are in place and functioning properly
• Maintain, modify, and troubleshoot embedded PCs, software, and communication devices
• Ensure site connectivity to remote and cloud data centers via telecommunication networks
• Provide training and technical support for customers and partners at their sites
• Adopt a safety-first attitude and adhere strictly to both customer and Flotek safety regulations

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience with electrical/mechanical systems
• Valid driver’s license (with no restrictions)
• Availability to be in the field on a daily basisWillingness to travel outside your region for installations in other areas of the country
• Commitment to teamwork
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with customers
• Detail-oriented professional with excellent analytical, planning, evaluation, and implementation skills
• Self-directed and independent individual, working with little direct supervision

Flotek Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.