Field Service Engineer

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced field service engineer to plan, execute, and optimize complex field testing projects at customer sites. You will analyze hydrocarbon systems using fluid mechanics and thermodynamics to validate test accuracy and drive operational improvements.

The role requires 3+ years in technical field service or related labs, with extensive outdoor work in heavy industrial environments. Frequent travel (up to 80%) and cross-border assignments are expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical field service, laboratory analysis, or systems troubleshooting.
• 2+ years of direct experience inside gas processing plants, midstream facilities, or oil refineries strongly preferred.
• Ability to perform rapid, accurate mathematical calculations and mass-related unit conversions.
• Comfortable working completely alone outdoors in heavy industrial environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, up to 75 lbs occasionally, and up to 100 lbs infrequently.
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time and across international borders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute complex field testing projects at customer facilities with minimal supervision.
• Evaluate process conditions and determine appropriate testing methodologies.
• Apply fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and process engineering principles to analyze hydrocarbon systems and validate test accuracy.
• Modify testing strategies, troubleshoot process anomalies, and respond to changing field conditions.
• Interpret technical data and trends to identify inefficiencies, contamination sources, operational risks, and optimization opportunities.
• Develop engineering conclusions and recommendations supporting customer decisions and operational improvements.

Skills

Fluid Mechanics

Thermodynamics

Process Engineering

Technical Field Service

Gas Processing Plants

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Engineering Calculations

Field Testing Equipment

Analytical Instrumentation

Job description

• Plan, coordinate, and execute complex field testing projects at customer facilities with minimal supervision
• Evaluate process conditions and determine appropriate testing methodologies
• Apply fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and process engineering principles to analyze hydrocarbon systems and validate test accuracy
• Modify testing strategies, troubleshoot process anomalies, and respond to changing field conditions
• Interpret technical data and trends to identify inefficiencies, contamination sources, operational risks, and optimization opportunities
• Develop engineering conclusions and recommendations supporting customer decisions and operational improvements
• Analyze process data, field measurements, and analytical results to assess system performance and contaminant behavior
• Perform engineering calculations involving fluid flow, pressure, temperature, density, phase behavior, and mass transfer
• Investigate root causes of testing deviations and process abnormalities
• Evaluate corrective actions and recommend solutions based on engineering analysis and operational impact
• Ensure the validity and integrity of field data through continuous evaluation and quality control
• Serve as primary technical consultant and subject matter expert during customer engagements
• Translate complex engineering concepts and findings into actionable recommendations for plant management and operational leadership
• Lead technical discussions on testing results, process performance, operational limitations, and improvement opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with plant personnel, engineering teams, and management stakeholders
• Manage assigned projects from planning through final reporting, including risk assessment, resource utilization, and timeline management
• Address field challenges, equipment issues, safety concerns, and operational constraints using independent judgment
• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend improvements to procedures, methodologies, and testing systems

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in technical field service, laboratory analysis, or systems troubleshooting
• 2+ years of direct experience inside gas processing plants, midstream facilities, or oil refineries strongly preferred
• Ability to perform rapid, accurate mathematical calculations and mass-related unit conversions
• Comfortable working completely alone outdoors in heavy industrial environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, up to 75 lbs occasionally, and up to 100 lbs infrequently
• Ability to handle mechanical hardware
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related hard science
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time and across international borders
• Driving record must meet acceptable company standards to operate a vehicle on company business
• Ability to work in office, shop, and customer-facility settings, including outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule and work overtime when required
• Ability to work safely around heat, cold, moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, fumes, airborne particles, liquids, and loud noise
• Compliance with company attendance standard
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and process engineering principles to analyze hydrocarbon systems and optimize testing methodologies. Proven ability to manage complex field testing projects, ensuring data integrity and providing actionable recommendations for operational improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Fluid Mechanics
• Thermodynamics
• Process Engineering
• Technical Field Service
• Gas Processing Plants

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Mathematical Calculations
• Engineering Analysis
• Process Data Evaluation
• Field Measurements
• Analytical Results Assessment
• Root Cause Investigation
• Engineering Calculations
• Contaminant Behavior Analysis
• Testing Methodologies
• Quality Control

Soft Skills

• Independent Judgment
• Relationship Building
• Technical Communication
• Problem Solving
• Project Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Hydrocarbon Systems
• Midstream Facilities
• Oil Refineries
• Field Testing Projects
• Operational Risks