Industrial Field Technician - Pearland, TX

VetJobs; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

No-cost medical plan option

Robust technical training programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aggreko is seeking an Industrial Field Technician to support temporary cooling tower solutions at refinery and heavy industrial sites in the Houston, TX area. The role involves field installation, maintenance, and teardown across the full project lifecycle.

You will perform pipe fitting, pumps and motors work, basic electrical tasks, and safety/inventory responsibilities on-site. Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read schematics are essential.

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 transferable mechanical/electrical skills are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Significant pipe fitting, piping and hose hookup.
• Installation/setup of temporary cooling tower equipment.
• Pumps and motors – installation, maintenance, repair/replacement and rotation checks.
• Basic industrial electrical work/troubleshooting; approx. electrician‑apprentice level.
• Cooling tower equipment maintenance and inspection.
• Supporting heat exchanger and chiller hookups through piping/hoses.
• Equipment testing and preparation.
• Manual valve operation and other physically demanding field work.
• Equipment teardown/decommissioning after project completion.
• Daily jobsite safety and inventory responsibilities.

Skills

Pipe fitting

Piping and hose hookup

Installation/setup of temporary towers

Pumps and motors installation/repair

Basic industrial electrical

Equipment maintenance/inspection

Reading schematics

Forklift certification

Manlift/aerial lift certification

Refinery/heavy industrial experience

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Bring your energy to Aggreko as an Industrial Field Technician based in Houston, TX.

You’ll support temporary cooling tower solutions primarily at refineries and heavy industrial facilities. Technician supports the full project lifecycle, including equipment installation/setup, ongoing maintenance and repair while deployed, and equipment decommissioning/teardown.

Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil‑free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world‑class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What You’ll Do As An Industrial Field Technician

• Significant pipe fitting, piping and hose hookup
• Installation/setup of temporary cooling tower equipment
• Pumps and motors – installation, maintenance, repair/replacement and rotation checks
• Basic industrial electrical work/troubleshooting; approximately electrician‑apprentice level
• Cooling tower equipment maintenance and inspection
• Supporting heat exchanger and chiller hookups through piping/hoses; not heavy HVAC/chiller repair
• Equipment testing and preparation
• Manual valve operation and other physically demanding field work
• Equipment teardown/decommissioning after project completion
• Daily jobsite safety and inventory responsibilities

Auto req ID

485055BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Comfortable working outdoors/onsite in industrial environments and handling heavy equipment/components. Some manual valves weigh approximately 120 lbs. and require appropriate team/mechanical handling.
• 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.
• Pipe fitting
• Pumps/motors
• Basic industrial electrical
• Ability to read schematics
• Forklift certification/experience
• Manlift/aerial lift certification/experience
• Refinery/heavy industrial experience

Here’s What You’ll Get

• Full-time with potential for overtime and/or weekends
• Annual bonus program
• No cost medical plan option available
• Robust technical training programs, in person and virtual, on diesel, gas, compressed air, electrical, controls, oil free air compressors, HVAC, microgrid & storage and more
• Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement available
• Safety‑focused culture working on brand new technology.

Other Essential Job Requirements

Availability to work the assigned schedule, travel to work locations (if needed) and be on standby for work outside of regularly scheduled shifts

Must be able to stand, walk and sit for prolonged periods of time; and be able to walk over uneven terrain with functional balance that does not require any special assistive devices

Must be able to move the extremities and spine through a functional range of motion that will permit work to be safely performed from ground / floor level to full overhead level

• Must have good finger dexterity to manipulate small items, functional hand-eye coordination, and functionally grip with adequate strength to safely hold tools and stair railing or ladders

Must be able to safely meet the physical demands outlined in the Essential Physical Capacities Assessment and pass the post‑offer physical abilities assessment, which includes being able to lift (60 lbs.), push/pull (80 lbs.), carry (60 lbs.), climb stairs and ladders as well as a combination of climbing while carrying objects (15 lbs.), stoop, kneel and squat

City

Pearland

State

Texas

Job Category

Technician

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Aggreko