Field Service Technician I

Veolia; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia in North America seeks an experienced field service technician to work on mechanical, piping, controls, and HVAC systems, including chilled water and hydronic heating. The role covers installation, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of equipment on customer sites, with emphasis on safety and high-quality workmanship.

You will perform soldering, valve repair, reading mechanical prints, and use standard meters to test and calibrate components, while building strong customer relations

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 5+ years experience in field service.
• Training as an Asbestos Worker to perform related duties is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, repair and troubleshooting on steam, hot water, chilled water and HVAC distribution systems.
• Test, repair and service major steam, condensate, hot water components and pumps.
• Prepare technical reports and service documentation for billing and orders.
• Prepare work scope and price estimates for project work.
• Maintain good customer relations and promote Veolia’s image.

Skills

HVAC Systems

Mechanical trades

Piping systems

Controls

Soldering

Valve service

Reading prints

Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Meters

Calibration tools

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Performs a variety of customer service related work in mechanical, piping, controls and HVAC Chilled Water and Hydronic Heating Systems. The service work includes but is not limited to installation, repair and troubleshooting, and maintenance of customer equipment presently on Boston's District Steam System.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• All activities covered under Mechanic I.
• Ability to perform soldering, burning and to conduct service and repairs such as valve rebuilding, repacking and replacement, reading and interpreting mechanical prints, understanding principles and components of steam, hot water, chilled water and HVAC distribution and basic controls.
• To test, repair, replace and service major steam, condensate, hot water and chilled water components such as pumps, PRV's, steam traps, heat exchangers and hot water systems.
• Proficient understanding and use of all conventional tools and meters to maintain, repair, calibrate and test components found in the systems described above.
• Prepare technical reports to accurately describe conditions and work performed.
• Prepares appropriate service documentation for billing and completion of service orders.
• Prepare work scope and price estimates for project work.
• Maintain and develop good customer relations while promoting the image of the company

Work Environment:

• Required to work in all weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 5 plus years experience working in the trades in a field service role.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Required adhering to customer and facility rules and regulations.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Required to be trained or already trained as an Associated Asbestos Worker to perform related duties.
• Requires no less than the following licenses issued by Texas: (1) Journeyman Pipefitter (2) Refrigeration Technician (HVAC) (3) either Electrician or Plumber.
• Must also have a TXdriver's license, minimum Class 3 and safe driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to wear a half face respirator or powered air respirators (PAPR) where proper safety procedures warrant their use.
• Required to lift and / or operate machinery, tools, etc., weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Required to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, scaffolding and stairs.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Paid time off policies
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more
• Participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.