Field Service Engineer / Technician, level I, Local-SFS1

Atlas Copco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco in Houston, TX seeks a Field Service Engineer to perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on pumps and mechanical equipment. You will travel to customer sites, evaluate equipment, perform assemblies/disassemblies, and assist with start-up activities under guidance.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in mechanical work, fluency in English, and ability to follow procedures in industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years related mechanical experience and/or training preferred.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Basic mechanical skills to evaluate and repair pumps and related mechanical equipment with guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures, complete checklists, and learn to use inspection and test equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in industrial environments including extremes in temperature with walking, reaching, bending, and kneeling.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs following established procedures, checklists, and safety requirements.
• Assist with pump evaluations, disassembly/inspection, and reassembly activities under guidance; use inspection tools and gauges as trained.
• Support basic troubleshooting and start-up assistance; upscale complex or non-routine issues to senior technicians/management with clear notes and findings.
• Document work performed (service reports, work orders, test data, parts used) accurately and timely.
• Occasional local travel to customer sites for repairs and support.

Skills

Mechanical experience

English fluency

Pump repair

Procedural discipline

Industrial environment

Education

Technical training

Job description

• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs following established procedures, checklists, and safety requirements.
• Assist with pump evaluations, disassembly/inspection, and reassembly activities under guidance; use inspection tools and gauges as trained.
• Support basic troubleshooting and start-up assistance; upscale complex or non-routine issues to senior technicians/management with clear notes and findings.
• Document work performed (service reports, work orders, test data, parts used) accurately and timely.
• Occasional local travel to customer sites for repairs and support.

Your day-to-day

• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs following established procedures, checklists, and safety requirements.
• Assist with pump evaluations, disassembly/inspection, and reassembly activities under guidance; use inspection tools and gauges as trained.
• Support basic troubleshooting and start-up assistance; upscale complex or non-routine issues to senior technicians/management with clear notes and findings.
• Document work performed (service reports, work orders, test data, parts used) accurately and timely.
• Occasional local travel to customer sites for repairs and support.

Your Skills And Experience

• Minimum of 2 years related mechanical experience and/or training preferred
• Must be fluent in English.
• Basic mechanical skills to evaluate and repair pumps and related mechanical equipment with guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures, complete checklists, and learn to use inspection and test equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in industrial environments including extremes in temperature with walking, reaching, bending, and kneeling.

Your Compensation And Benefits

We offer compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and responsibilities of the role. Pay also depends on the country where the job role is based, as compensation practices vary across our markets. During the recruitment process, we share clear information about the pay and benefits for your location, so you know what to expect before moving forward.

Your location

You will be part of our customer center in Houston, Texas on Greens Road. You join a field service team that works close to our customers, where approximately 50% of your time is spent traveling to customer sites after training is complete.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. As a Field Service Engineer, you work close to our customers and see firsthand how our technology performs in real conditions. You build your expertise by solving problems on-site, sharing knowledge with colleagues, and learning from every service task. We focus on long-term development and support you as you explore new ways to improve how we keep our customers' equipment running. Innovation guides how we think and act - we test, learn, and apply new insights to make our service work even better. You make a meaningful impact by taking ownership of your work and using your ideas to help our customers operate with confidence, supported by leaders who trust and empower you

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us.

Uniting curious minds

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.