Petroleum Equipment Services - Field Technician

J & H Oil Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Petroleum Equipment Services is seeking a Field Technician to perform installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of petroleum equipment. The role supports safe, compliant operations and delivers responsive, customer-centered service at Pacific Pride and commercial sites in Michigan.

Responsibilities include servicing pumps, tank monitors, and related equipment; completing inspections and paperwork; and communicating with departments to ensure efficient service while

Qualifications

• Ability to present information to managers, employees, and customers.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Michigan Class A & B UST System Operator Certification and a valid Michigan Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot petroleum equipment including dispensers, tank monitors, tanks, piping, and electrical components.
• Service Pacific Pride sites and commercial accounts.
• Assist with corporate site facility maintenance.
• Complete required inspections and paperwork.
• Communicate with other departments and provide professional customer service.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance in all tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Math calculations

Problem solving

Instruction interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The Petroleum Equipment Services - Field Technician performs field-based installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of petroleum equipment. The position supports safe, compliant, and efficient operations while providing responsive customer service and working closely with Petroleum Equipment Services staff to deliver a consistent, customer-centered experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Services the Pacific Pride sites (pumps, card readers, tank monitors, lighting).
• Services commercial accounts (pumps, card readers, tank monitors).
• Assists with J & H corporate site facility maintenance.
• Installs, removes, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots petroleum equipment, including dispensers, tank-monitoring systems, tanks, piping, plumbing, electrical components, and related equipment required to complete assigned work.
• Installs and removes new and used equipment, including dispensers, tank monitors, tanks, piping, plumbing, and electrical equipment.
• Assists in performance of required UST & AST inspections and paperwork.
• Performs site testing and submits required paperwork.
• Effectively communicates with all J & H departments as needed.
• Performs miscellaneous troubleshooting as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Field Technician is responsible for completing assigned service calls safely, accurately, and efficiently and for documenting all work performed. The technician communicates job status, material needs, and follow-up requirements to the Petroleum Equipment Services Manager; maintains company tools, equipment, and service vehicles in safe working condition; follows company safety procedures and applicable regulatory requirements; and provides professional, courteous service at customer and company locations. A safety-first mindset is required in every aspect of the role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. Five years of maintenance or field-service experience is preferred, with experience servicing petroleum equipment or petroleum-product distribution systems strongly preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and customers.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Required: Michigan Class A & B UST System Operator Certification and a valid Michigan Driver’s License. The employee must maintain both credentials throughout employment.

Job sites (outdoor and indoor): the employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds safely using proper lifting techniques. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level is typical of commercial warehouse operations and includes truck and machinery noise. The employee may be exposed to physical risks typical of these operations, including the movement of goods to and from delivery vehicles and storage locations. The employee must be prepared to work outdoors in Michigan weather, from sunshine and high humidity to wind, snow, and subzero temperatures.