Field Service Leader Reciprocating Engines

Cooper Machinery Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services is seeking a Field Service Crew Chief for Gulf Coast Region (USA), remote/field based. You will lead field crews through complex service work, direct execution, and ensure adherence to Cooper quality standards and OEM specs.

You will travel ~80%, troubleshoot advanced equipment, and mentor technicians while maintaining strong customer relationships and safe field practices. A technical certification or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on field experience with reciprocating compression equipment.
• Experience leading major overhauls and complex field projects.
• Willing to travel ~80% and lead field crews to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews through complex service work including major overhauls, repairs, maintenance, installation, startup, testing, and commissioning of reciprocating engines and compressors.
• Serve as the senior technical resource on assigned jobs, applying advanced knowledge to troubleshoot problems and determine repair actions.
• Plan and direct daily crew activities, assigning work, coordinating resources, and adjusting execution as conditions change.
• Ensure field work meets Cooper quality standards and OEM specifications, including inspections, documentation, testing, and final verification.
• Lead pre-task safety planning, job-site safety practices, and environmental requirements, stopping work when conditions are unsafe.
• Serve as primary field contact for customers, communicating status, findings, schedules, and actions while maintaining professional relationships.
• Coach and develop Field Service personnel through hands-on instruction and feedback.

Skills

Field leadership

Troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Team coordination

Safety planning

Customer communication

Education

Technical certification

Vocational training

Associate degree

Tools

Precision measurement equipment

Job description

Cooper Machinery Services is seeking a Field Service Crew Chief for Gulf Coast Region (USA), remote/field based. You will lead field crews through complex service work, direct execution, and ensure adherence to Cooper quality standards and OEM specs.

You will travel ~80%, troubleshoot advanced equipment, and mentor technicians while maintaining strong customer relationships and safe field practices. A technical certification or equivalent experience is required.