Senior Field Service Technician: Engines & Compressors

Cooper Machinery Services; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services in Houston, TX seeks a Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for field services customer support. You will provide advanced mechanical support to internal and external customers, lead startup and commissioning tasks, and apply diagnostics such as vibrations and emissions to resolve complex issues.

You must travel extensively, work extended hours, and stay aligned with GE Startup & Commissioning Standards while diagnosing engines and reciprocating compressors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Reciprocating Compression.
• Associates Degree with a technical concentration (Bachelor’s Degree recommended) or equivalent work experience.
• Formal training in the oil and gas industry or associated industry.
• Mastery of core competencies and engine & compressor theory.
• Strong ability to document service reports clearly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Technical SME in all technical areas of Field Services customer support.
• Provide technical and mechanical services support to internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate expertise in conflict resolution, advanced problem solving, and diagnostics such as vibrations and emissions.
• Utilize leadership skills to lead all startup and commissioning tasks.
• Serve as a Reciprocating Compression Products SME and perform engine & compressor diagnostics.
• Present diagnostic results professionally to customers.
• Lead or perform all startup and commissioning tasks as required.
• Familiar with GE Startup & Commissioning Standards and able to start and operate the package.
• Travel extensively and work extended hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Perform physical tasks such as climbing ladders and handling heavy equipment in outdoor conditions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical SME

Field service

Diagnostics

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Communication

Vibration analysis

Problem solving

Education

Associates Degree technical concentration

Bachelor’s Degree recommended

Technical certificate program

Job description

Cooper Machinery Services in Houston, TX seeks a Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for field services customer support. You will provide advanced mechanical support to internal and external customers, lead startup and commissioning tasks, and apply diagnostics such as vibrations and emissions to resolve complex issues.

You must travel extensively, work extended hours, and stay aligned with GE Startup & Commissioning Standards while diagnosing engines and reciprocating compressors.