Senior Petroleum Maintenance Lead Technician — Field, Independent

OWL Services; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision, and life insur

Health, dental, vision, and life insur

Job summary

OWL Services is seeking an experienced and self-driven Petroleum Heavy Maintenance Lead Technician to join our team. This role leads and executes petroleum system maintenance projects that fall outside standard service scopes, independently managing field work and ensuring safety, quality, and on-time completion.

You will lead heavy maintenance on fueling systems at commercial sites, diagnose issues, coordinate with project managers and inspectors, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in petroleum service, maintenance, or construction.
• Strong working knowledge of fuel systems, including tanks, piping, and dispensing equipment.
• Proven ability to perform heavy maintenance tasks independently from start to finish.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in the field (lead technician or foreman level).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform heavy maintenance work on petroleum fueling systems at commercial and retail sites.
• Diagnose system issues and develop effective field solutions with minimal guidance.
• Mobilize, manage, and complete jobs independently or with small crews.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company standards, environmental regulations, and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with project managers, customers, and inspectors as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation including daily reports, photos, and material tracking.
• Identify additional repair needs and communicate potential change orders or scope gaps.
• Uphold jobsite safety standards, including proper PPE use and hazard recognition.

Skills

Leadership experience

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Reading construction drawings

Travel ability

Valid driver’s license

Job description

OWL Services is seeking an experienced and self-driven Petroleum Heavy Maintenance Lead Technician to join our team. This role leads and executes petroleum system maintenance projects that fall outside standard service scopes, independently managing field work and ensuring safety, quality, and on-time completion.

You will lead heavy maintenance on fueling systems at commercial sites, diagnose issues, coordinate with project managers and inspectors, and maintain documentation.