Industrial Field Technician - Pearland, TX

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

No cost medical plan option

Robust technical training programs

Career growth opportunities

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Aggreko is hiring an Industrial Field Technician to support temporary cooling tower solutions at refinery and heavy industrial sites. The role is on-site in Pearland, TX, with involvement from installation through maintenance and decommissioning.

Candidates should have 2–3+ years of hands-on industrial experience and be comfortable working outdoors in demanding environments. Responsibilities include pipe fitting, equipment hookup, pumps/motors, basic electrical work, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of hands‑on experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Experience in pipe fitting, pump service or industrial maintenance is preferred.
• Knowledge of reading schematics and basic electrical tasks is expected.
• Forklift and aerial lift certifications are beneficial.

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; electrician-apprentice level
• Cooling tower equipment maintenance and inspection
• Support 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

Pumps & motors

Electrical basics

Schematics reading

Forklift cert

Aerial lift cert

Refinery experience

Industrial construction

Heavy lifting

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience.

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

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

You are:

• 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

Auto req ID

482436BR