Industrial Field Technician: Cooling Towers & Pumps (Houston)

Aggreko plc; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

No cost medical plan option

Technical training programs

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Aggreko plc in Houston, TX is seeking an Industrial Field Technician to support temporary cooling tower solutions at refineries and heavy industrial facilities.

You will install and set up equipment, perform maintenance and repairs, assist with piping and electrical tasks, test systems, and oversee decommissioning after projects. The role demands outdoor, hands-on work and strong safety discipline, with training and career growth opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of hands-on experience in industrial construction, refinery/petrochemical work, pipe fitting, millwright/mechanical work, industrial maintenance, pump service, field service, or similar heavy industrial environment.
• Cooling tower experience is valuable but candidates with transferable mechanical/electrical skills should also be considered.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret technical drawings.
• Forklift certification/experience and manlift/aerial lift certification/experience.
• Refinery/heavy industrial experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and set up temporary cooling tower equipment.
• Perform pumps and motors installation, maintenance, repair, and rotation checks.
• Carry out basic industrial electrical work and troubleshooting at apprentice level.
• Maintain and inspect cooling tower equipment.
• Support piping/hoses and valve operation; assist with hookups for heat exchangers and chillers.
• Test equipment and prepare for deployment on site.
• Execute equipment teardown/decommissioning after project completion.
• Maintain daily jobsite safety and inventory responsibilities.

Skills

Pipe fitting

Pumps & motors

Basic electrical

Read schematics

Forklift certified

Manlift certified

Refinery/industrial exp

Field service

Industrial maintenance

Job description

Aggreko plc in Houston, TX is seeking an Industrial Field Technician to support temporary cooling tower solutions at refineries and heavy industrial facilities.

You will install and set up equipment, perform maintenance and repairs, assist with piping and electrical tasks, test systems, and oversee decommissioning after projects. The role demands outdoor, hands-on work and strong safety discipline, with training and career growth opportunities provided.