Field Technician

Tampnet A/S; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampnet A/S is seeking a Field Technician to join our offshore communications team in a dynamic, international environment. You will support installation, testing, and maintenance of equipment at height and travel to remote locations.

The role requires safety focus, willingness to work long shifts, 24-hour on-call on scheduled days, and collaboration with support teams to ensure project execution. Training and certifications will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and be capable of working well in a team.
• Customer-oriented approach with proactive problem solving.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Actively comply with Tampnet HSEQ policies and procedures.
• Assess safety and business risks associated with field activities.
• Represent Tampnet professionally while following customer policies.
• Read and follow detailed scopes of work for projects and dispatch summaries.
• Safely install equipment at heights following industry standards.
• Available 24 hours per day on scheduled days of work and able to work extended hitch shifts.
• Travel to remote locations via air, land, and sea as needed.
• Collaborate with support teams to ensure proper project execution and participate in reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Customer-oriented

Proactive and process-oriented

Tools

Fiber test equipment

RF test equipment

TWIC Card

Job description

We are now looking for a Field Technician to join Tampnet!

At Tampnet, we embrace an entrepreneurial mindset and are fortunate to work with talented colleagues across different geographies, all aligned toward a common goal — to continuously move Tampnet forward. As the world’s leading offshore communications provider, we are proud to contribute to a greener planet while enhancing the quality of life for others.

Our core values guide the way we work: we are Dedicated, Reliable, Innovative, Caring and we act with Integrity — together, we represent the Tampnet DRIVE.

By joining us, you will become part of a company that values innovation, collaboration, and employee well‑being. We take pride in fostering a positive work environment and offer various initiatives for professional and social enrichment, training sessions, team‑building activities, and activity competitions such as "Tampnet on the Move."

Main responsibility and tasks

• Actively comply, enforce, and participate in Tampnet HSEQ policies and procedures
• Assess safety and business risks associated with field activities
• Represent Tampnet in a professional manner while following all customer policies
• Read, understand, and follow detailed scopes of work for projects
• Read, understand, and follow dispatch summaries of jobs
• Ability to safely install equipment at heights following all industry standards and guidelines
• Availability 24 hours per day on scheduled days of work
• Ability to work shifts which include extended numbers of days per hitch
• Manage processes through Tampnet sponsored software and accounting practices
• Remain capable of supporting work through technical training
• Work closely with support teams to ensure proper execution of the project
• Travel to remote locations as needed via air, land, and sea
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts
• Lead or participate in after-action reviewsParticipate in emergency response team as necessary
• Perform other technical tasks within his/her area of expertise

Qualification Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Minimum 2 years experience in offshore communications environment (preferred wireless telecommunications)
• Maintain a valid US Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Maintain or be able to maintain TWIC Card
• Ability to attend training as needed for travel by helicopter and boat to work locations
• 1 year experience with fiber and RF test equipment preferred
• Tower climbing required, training and certifications will be provided

Personal qualities

• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Customer-oriented
• Proactive and process-oriented approach

We can offer

• Good opportunities to stay up to date on leading technology
• Varied working days with independence and challenging tasks
• Great opportunities for professional and personal development in a growing company
• International environment
• Professional and social work environment
• Interact with exciting customers, projects, and new technology
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package