Lead Reliability Technician - Field Ops (On-site)

The McPherson Companies; Bay Minette (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The McPherson Companies, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician – Reliability Services to join our field operations in Louisiana.

You will lead small crews, perform hands‑on lubrication and reliability services, and coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure safe, efficient, and on-scope execution. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of industrial maintenance or field-service experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and a solid safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid State Issued Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance, millwright, pipefitting, lubrication, rotating equipment, or industrial field‑service experience strongly preferred; demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate a small field crew required.
• Mechanical or industrial background preferred (maintenance, lubrication, millwright, and/or pipefitting).
• Experience in industrial environments such as manufacturing, refining, chemical, power generation, or oil & gas preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort working with pumps, hoses, valves, and tools.
• Ability to work safely in industrial settings, including confined spaces and elevated platforms.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overnight travel, overtime, weekends, extended shifts, and multi‑day project assignments at customer sites throughout the service territory.

Responsibilities

• Perform oil filtration and dehydration services on bulk oil products, hydraulic, turbine, and circulating oil systems.
• Lead 2-3 person field crews on reliability service projects, including task coordination, technician development, safety compliance, and customer communication.
• Serve as the on-site field execution lead, coordinating daily work with the Project Manager, communicating project status and issues, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to scope.
• Troubleshoot pumps, hoses, valves, filtration equipment, flow restrictions, leaks, and other field equipment or process issues within the technician's level of responsibility.
• Manage jobsite setup and breakdown, equipment and tool inventory, material readiness, housekeeping, and the return of service equipment in job-ready condition.
• Assist with and execute high-velocity oil flushing, varnish removal, and confined space reservoir cleaning projects.
• Conduct in-plant lubrication services, including oil changes, lubrication routes, and equipment installation.
• Operate pumps, filter carts, and other related lubrication equipment.
• Collect oil samples and assist with basic condition monitoring activities.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and customer site requirements including conducting JSAs and BBS observations.
• Maintain service equipment, tools, and work areas in clean, and safe conditions.
• Execute preventative maintenance on service equipment and vehicles.
• Accurately complete service documentation and field reports.
• Represent the company professionally at customer sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned to assist McPherson Oil operations during periods of lower field service demand including but not limited to loading & unloading trucks, and preparing shipments.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Safety minded

Field service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The McPherson Companies, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician – Reliability Services to join our field operations in Louisiana.

You will lead small crews, perform hands‑on lubrication and reliability services, and coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure safe, efficient, and on-scope execution. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of industrial maintenance or field-service experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and a solid safety mindset.