Field Service Technician – Industrial Equipment, 70% Travel

Boutique Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company travel expenses

Training provided

Home weekends

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Field Service Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain advanced air pollution control equipment across the continental United States. You’ll train in Houston before independent field work, traveling ~70–75% with opportunities to expand electrical and PLC knowledge.

The role emphasizes mechanical skills, safety, and problem solving on varied job sites with the chance to grow specialized expertise.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial equipment.
• Ability to read equipment drawings, blueprints, and P&IDs.
• Previous field service experience with strong on-site safety practices.
• Willingness to travel ~70–75% of the time, including short notice.
• Approximately 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Electrical troubleshooting and PLC/controls experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, troubleshoot, and repair industrial air pollution control equipment, including thermal oxidizers and flares
• Perform hands-on mechanical work, maintenance, and repairs at customer facilities
• Read technical drawings, including P&IDs
• Independently manage on-site service assignments, diagnose issues, and implement solutions
• Support equipment buildouts, assembly, and teardown activities during initial Houston-based training
• Follow job safety analyses (JSAs), site-specific safety procedures, and industry best practices
• Travel approximately 70–75% throughout the continental US to support installations, service calls, and customer projects

Skills

Hands-on mechanical experience

Read and interpret P&IDs/diagrams

Field service experience

Travel 70–75%

Electrical troubleshooting

Job description

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Field Service Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain advanced air pollution control equipment across the continental United States. You’ll train in Houston before independent field work, traveling ~70–75% with opportunities to expand electrical and PLC knowledge.

The role emphasizes mechanical skills, safety, and problem solving on varied job sites with the chance to grow specialized expertise.