Field Service Tech III

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Technician to install, repair, and maintain hydraulic and electrical drilling equipment at customer sites across the United States.

The role requires extensive travel and the ability to work long hours in all weather conditions. You will travel primarily within the U.S., with occasional international assignments, and you will be responsible for keeping detailed service records while adhering to strict safety policies.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of field service experience with hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Ability to travel to drilling sites across the U.S. with occasional international assignments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain hydraulic and electrical drilling equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
• Travel primarily within the U.S., with potential for international assignments.
• Maintain detailed service records and documentation.
• Follow all safety rules and company policies.
• Work long hours in various weather conditions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Technical training

Job description

Summary

Install, repair, and maintain hydraulic and electrical drilling equipment, including iron roughnecks, catwalks, and laydown machines. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to work long hours in all weather conditions, and a willingness to travel to drilling sites across the U.S., with occasional international assignments. The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently while ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Must understand and comply with all company safety rules and regulations.


• Install, repair, and maintain hydraulic and electrical drilling equipment.


• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues to ensure minimal downtime.


• Work long hours in various weather conditions.


• Travel primarily within the U.S., with potential for international assignments.


• Maintain detailed service records and complete required documentation.


• Stay organized and manage tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.


• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong mechanical aptitude with a focus on hydraulic and electrical systems.


• Ability to work independently and solve problems in the field.


• Familiarity with oilfield drilling equipment and operations.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education

• High School Diploma required.


• Technical training or the equivalent preferred.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in field service, specifically with hydraulic and electrical systems.

This positions is safety sensitive.

About FET

FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.

FET participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. FET participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.

As part of our hiring process, we may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to help review and assess applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.