Field Service Crew Chief

Cooperservices; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Field Service Mechanic Crew Chief to provide hands-on support for Reciprocating Compression equipment. This role involves leading a technical team, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering exceptional service to customers. Candidates should possess a strong technical background, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to safety. With extensive travel required, this position offers a unique opportunity to work in diverse environments and make a significant impact on operations. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in the oil and gas industry and take your career to the next level.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Reciprocating Compression.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Safety focused with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and serve as the technical expert for an assigned crew.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and quality control.
• Travel extensively for field service operations.

Skills

Reciprocating Compression

Safety Compliance

Technical Reporting

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Associates Degree with technical concentration

Bachelor’s Degree (recommended)

Formal training in technical certificate program

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

16250 Port NW Dr, Houston, TX 77041, USA Req #767

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Job Title: Field Service Mechanic Crew Chief

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Services

Group: Regular Full Time

Location: HQ Port Northwest

General Field Service Mechanic Crew Chief Summary:

The Field Service Mechanic Crew Chief will provide hands-on technical and operations support of Reciprocating Compression equipment and supporting utility systems within customer facilities during commissioning, start-up, operations, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, performance testing, and trouble-shooting situations as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads and serves as the technical expert for an assigned crew.
• Serves as a technical subject matter expert (SME) in all technical areas of Field Service customer support; providing technical and mechanical services support to all internal and external customers in settings such as workshops, compressor stations, process plants, etc.
• Must have extensive knowledge of the Company’s products and services.
• The thorough testing of equipment before it is released for operational work.
• Supervise quality control processes to track, maintain and improve customer service to prevent service failures.
• Follows safety compliance by ensuring all personnel are aware and comply with safety guidelines, ergonomically correct work habits, and maintaining work areas.
• Ability to push and pull with arms up to a force of 20 pounds.
• Ascend/descend ladders to examine equipment, position yourself to examine equipment including in confined spaces, move boxes weighing up to 40 pounds, work in outdoor weather conditions, walk long distances and share company vehicles with other employees at customer sites.
• Ensure pre-task safety crew briefings are accomplished before the start of any operation.
• Ability to grasp, reach and manipulate objects with hands throughout workday.
• To plan, implement and manage work assignments for contract.
• To carry out all reasonable instructions from management whilst working in the best interest of the company.
• To discipline, counsel and coach staff providing written assessments where necessary.
• To communicate with all relevant departments regarding activities under his/her concern.
• Travel 200-300 days per year anywhere from 2-14 weeks at a time.
• Work extended hours up to 10-14 hours per day including weekends/holidays, 6 – 7 days per week. A typical work week can be 60-84 hours.
• Ascend/descend ladders to examine equipment, position yourself to examine equipment including in confined spaces, move boxes weighing from 40-50 pounds, work in outdoor weather conditions, walk long distances and share company vehicles with other employees at customer sites.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Reciprocating Compression.
• Meets all sublevel (FST I, II, III & IV) requirements.
• Must have the following attributes:
• Safety focused, Service-oriented, Business focused, A self-starter.
• Dependable with ability to multi-task successfully.
• Mature, with the ability to take and provide direction and think on the fly based on the type of work and needs of the customer/business.
• Professional administrative and organizational skills.
• Results oriented with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and above average interpersonal skills are required.
• Clear, concise, and accurate service reporting is required.
• Education - Complete training for the following:
• Associates Degree with a technical concentration (Bachelor’s Degree recommended) or equivalent work experience (minimum).
• Formal training in a technical certificate program.
• Technical training in the oil and gas industry or associated industry.
• Completion of all Reciprocating Compression Systems product training.
• Master the Core competencies.
• Advanced Special tooling.
• Advanced Engine & Compressor Theory, OEM and Non-OEM.
• Advanced Product Knowledge.
• Mastery of Advanced Shop Math Skills.
• Mastery of Computer skills – Word & Excel.
• Mastery of product documentation e.g., engineering standards, blueprints, drawings, schematics, Bill of Materials, Service bulletins, etc.
• Advanced leadership skills.
• Mastery of Engine Balancing.
• Mastery Web Deflection/Alignment.
• Product Knowledge.

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, any other characteristic protected by law.