Field Service Supervisor

Sterling Engineering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Houston, TX is seeking a Field Services Supervisor to lead a team of field engineers and oversee commissioning, service, and field engineering projects. You will work closely with customers and internal teams to ensure safe, efficient project execution.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and experience managing field service teams, with strong troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience leading engineering, field service, or technical teams.
• Experience with electrical systems, automation, or industrial technology.
• Strong project management skills with budgeting and scheduling.
• Willingness to travel ~50% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Field Engineers, including remotely located team members.
• Oversee commissioning, field service, and engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Manage field resources, schedules, project performance, and customer expectations.
• Provide technical guidance for electrical and automation systems.
• Coordinate with customers and internal teams to ensure project success.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, and financial results.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex field engineering issues.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in field service processes.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and satisfaction.
• Support development and training of field personnel.
• Travel 50% domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Troubleshooting

Customer relationship management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Electrical systems

Automation and controls

Industrial technology

Job description

Benefits: Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental) ,PTO, Paid Holidays, and more!

Travel: 50% domestic and international travel

Sterling Engineering is looking for a Field Services Supervisor in Houston, TX with a leading industrial technology company. This person will lead a team of field engineers and oversee commissioning, service, and field engineering projects. The role will work closely with customers and internal engineering teams to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and successfully.

Job Duties:

• Lead and support a team of Field Engineers, including remotely located team members.
• Oversee commissioning, field service, and engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Manage field resources, schedules, project performance, and customer expectations.
• Provide technical guidance and support for electrical and automation systems.
• Coordinate with customers, engineering teams, project managers, and other internal departments to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor project performance, costs, schedules, and financial results.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex field engineering and technical issues.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in field service processes and project execution.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Support the development, training, and performance of field engineering personnel.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support customers and projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience leading engineering, field service, or technical teams.
• Background in electrical systems, automation, controls, or industrial technology.
• Experience managing commissioning and field service projects.
• Strong project management skills, including experience with resources, schedules, budgets, and project financials.
• Experience working in solar, wind, or general energy/industrial environments preferred.
• Experience managing or supporting remotely located teams is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% domestically and internationally.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.