Field Technician (Field Based)

Environmental Resources Management Southwest, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy is hiring an onsite Field Technician in Borger, Texas, to support refinery operations. This full-time, limited-term role involves equipment maintenance, chemical sampling, and ensuring safety in hazardous environments. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D., have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, and be local to the area. Strong safety knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Field Service experience, environmental experience preferred.
• Local candidates only.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs on-site tasks such as equipment maintenance, chemical sampling and testing.
• Ensures safety and operational efficiency in hazardous environments.
• Collaboration with teams to resolve technical issues and meet quality standards.

Skills

Strong safety knowledge

Problem-solving abilities

Effective communication skills

Effective observational and organization skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

ERM is hiring an onsite Field Technician in Borger, Texas supporting our key clients’ refinery operations. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) limited-term role with a duration of 1 year, extendable.

Responsibilities

• Performs on-site tasks such as equipment maintenance, chemical sampling and testing, and confined space entry, ensuring safety and operational efficiency in hazardous environments.
• Strong safety knowledge, repairing machinery, maintaining systems, documenting findings, and collaborating with teams to resolve technical issues and meet quality standards.
• Strong technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and strict adherence to safety protocols are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• A minimum of 2 years of Field Service experience, environmental experience preferred.
• A working vehicle, valid driver’s license, and a good driving record.
• Effective observational and organization skills; experience recording detailed technical data a plus.
• Effective communication skills with ERM and client staff.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Local candidates only.

Who We Are

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

Our Commitment

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!