Senior Field Technician

ZL Chemicals Ltd.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Health, dental, and vision

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Technical and operational training

Career development

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

ZL Chemicals Ltd. in Odessa, TX seeks a Senior Field Technician to support frac-site operations across the region. You will provide advanced field assistance, diagnose equipment, and train customer crews and junior technicians to maintain mobile chemical treatment units.

The role requires independent work in demanding environments, willingness to travel about 70%, and availability for extended shifts, nights, weekends, and on-call rotations. Initial training will occur in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in an oil and gas field technical role.
• Experience at frac sites within the U.S. oil and gas industry.
• Ability to read manuals, diagrams, and troubleshoot equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced day-to-day technical support to customers operating mobile chemical treatment units at frac sites.
• Serve as the primary field contact for equipment-related technical and operational issues.
• Diagnose complex equipment failures and implement timely corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Lead installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment including flow meters, transducers, sensors, motors, pumps, and control systems.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mobile units.
• Provide operational training and guidance to customer frac crews and junior technicians.
• Build strong working relationships with frac crew personnel and internal teams.
• Monitor equipment performance and suggest improvements.
• Keep safety and company procedures in all activities.
• Complete maintenance records and inspection reports accurately.
• Submit detailed daily frac-site reports timely.
• Escalate significant issues to the Regional Supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Documentation

Tools

Flow meters

Pressure transducers

Level sensors

Electric motors

Pumps

Electrical and control systems

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Senior Field Technician

Location: Odessa, TX

About ZL Chemicals Ltd.

ZL Chemicals Ltd. is a leading provider of advanced chemical solutions for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and energy applications. We develop and manufacture high-performance friction reducers and other specialty chemical products designed to improve our customers’ operational efficiency, reliability, and performance.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and technically skilled Senior Field Technician to support operations at frac sites across the region. This position provides advanced field support, leads equipment troubleshooting and maintenance activities, trains customer personnel and junior technicians, and ensures the optimal performance of ZL Chemicals’ mobile chemical treatment units.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working independently in demanding field environments and responding to urgent operational issues. Frac operations may run 24 hours a day, so this position may require extended shifts, overnight work, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability. All schedules will comply with applicable employment and safety requirements. Initial technical and operational training will take place in Houston, TX. Candidates must be available to travel to Houston for the required training.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced day-to-day technical support to customers operating ZL Chemicals’ mobile chemical treatment units at frac sites
• Serve as the primary field contact for equipment-related technical and operational issues
• Diagnose complex equipment failures and implement timely corrective actions to minimize downtime
• Lead the installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment, including:
  • Flow meters
  • Pressure transducers
  • Level and rotation sensors
  • Electric motors, pumps, and augers
  • Electrical and control systems
  • Data acquisition systems
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mobile chemical treatment units
• Provide operational training and technical guidance to customer frac crews and junior field technicians
• Build strong working relationships with frac crew personnel, customer representatives, and internal teams
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend operational or technical improvements
• Ensure equipment is operated and maintained in accordance with company procedures and safety standards
• Complete preventative maintenance records, service documentation, and equipment inspection reports accurately
• Prepare and submit detailed daily frac-site reports in a timely manner
• Escalate significant equipment, safety, or operational issues to the Regional Supervisor
• Communicate customer feedback and improvement recommendations to management
• Support equipment mobilization, commissioning, and demobilization at field locations
• Assist with inventory control and ensure that required tools, spare parts, and supplies are available

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years of experience in an oil and gas service-based field technical role
• Demonstrated experience working at frac sites within the U.S. oil and gas industry
• Strong hands-on experience disassembling, diagnosing, repairing, and reassembling motors, pumps, flow meters, level sensors, pressure sensors, and related equipment
• Solid understanding of electrical principles, circuits, instrumentation, control systems, and data acquisition systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, equipment specifications, and troubleshooting documentation
• Experience leading field activities or mentoring junior technicians is strongly preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and advanced troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to make sound decisions and work independently under pressure
• Ability to work safely and effectively in fast-paced and physically demanding field environments
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Willingness to travel extensively to job sites across the region and beyond, with approximately 70% travel
• Availability to work extended shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations as operational needs require

Why Join ZL Chemicals Ltd.?

• Competitive hourly wage of $36–$45, based on experience, with overtime opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) benefits
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Comprehensive technical and operational training
• Career development and leadership opportunities
• Dynamic, safety-focused, and team-oriented work environment

Additional Requirements

• Initial training will take place in Houston, TX
• Must be available to support 24-hour field operations, including extended shifts and on-call coverage when required
• Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must comply with all company and customer health, safety, and environmental requirements