General Openings - Field Technical Advisor (FTA)

Nooter/Eriksen, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

401(K) employer match

Full benefits package

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Field Technical Advisor to provide critical onsite support during the construction phase. Candidates should have at least three years of supervisory experience in construction or energy fields, and excellent communication skills are essential. The position requires 100% travel and includes managing contractors to ensure quality standards. Offered benefits include flexible work hours, comprehensive health plans, and a competitive 401(K).

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction or energy field.
• Knowledge of industrial construction and welding.
• Effective communication with engineers and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite technical support during equipment installation.
• Inspect assembly, alignment, and clearances of equipment.
• Manage contractors and maintain project budget.

Skills

Onsite Lead or Supervisor experience

Mechanical aptitude

Strong communication skills

Ability to interpret data

Job description

Field Technical Advisor

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This is a general posting for a Field Technical Advisor. This role is part of a team that is responsible for ensuring construction of a quality product that will perform to N/E standards and expectations and for promoting customer relationships that will enhance N/E position as “Our Customers Preferred Choice.” This position offers the flexibility of remote work for candidates on a case‑by‑case basis following an initial period of in‑office training, with occasional visits to our St. Louis office as business needs require.

About Nooter/Eriksen

Nooter/Eriksen is an employee‑owned company with headquarters in Fenton, MO and Milan, Italy. We specialize in HRSG (Heat Recovery Steam Generator) design, construction, equipment supply and solutions in the power industry, worldwide.

Make an Impact!

There's never been a more exciting time to join the energy infrastructure industry, especially an employee‑owned OEM with profit‑based incentive opportunities! This role offers the opportunity to directly impact the efficiency and reliability of modern power generation systems. As an HRSG Process Specialist, you will be at the forefront of optimizing combined cycle plant performance and shaping the future of energy technology.

A Day In The Life

As a Field Technical Advisor (“FTA”), you will add value to N/E’s product by supporting its customers and contractors with onsite technical support during construction. The FTA provides technical advice during the unloading, storage, and installation of N/E equipment, inspects the assembly, alignment and clearances of equipment supplied by N/E, maintains back charges within budget, addresses construction issues/problems, interprets mechanical and structural drawings for contractors, reports job progress including field problems using N/E field service report form, and manages contractors in onsite repairs and modifications.

Specific onsite responsibilities will include coordinating how N/E equipment can be lifted or moved using different types of construction equipment to assure no damage to the equipment, making decisions as to whether contractor deviations from N/E drawings are acceptable, making decisions if field issues are N/E responsibility or Contractor's responsibility, reviewing construction processes and making suggestions on how to design our equipment better, and managing and directing N/E subcontractors in repairs or modifications, to include customer or plant on site policies and requirements as well as NE safety, quality, production, and schedule.

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of experience as an onsite Lead or Supervisor in the construction or energy fields; experience as a superintendent preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of industrial construction in the power industry, welding and NDE.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills, ability to work with office engineers, field erection craftspeople, construction management and customers. Proficiency in English.
• Ability to read, write, problem solve, make quick decisions, interpret data and analyze results; effective written and verbal communication is essential.

This position requires 100% travel by plane or approved vehicle with unpredictable and limited notice, extensive walking, climbing stair towers and ladders, entering confined spaces, and working in all weather conditions.

Benefits

We offer a flexible work schedule with the option of working half‑days on Fridays! We provide a full benefits package. Our 401(K) provides an employer match and an annual non‑elective contribution. We provide medical with an employer contribution toward the HSA. Short‑Term disability and vision are 100% covered by the company. We also offer a wellness plan and fitness reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity

We pride ourselves on our collaborative environment where employees are empowered to advance their career, explore career paths, and grow personally and professionally.

Nooter/Eriksen is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, safe, and empowered to do their best work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Pre‑employment drug screen and background check required.