Senior Tooling Mechanic & Field-Deployment Lead

Nextpower; Texas, United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Unlimited PTO

Bonuses and potential stock options

Job summary

Nextpower seeks a Lead Tool Technician Mechanic to serve as a technical authority for installation tooling and field tool-support programs. You will lead planning, deployment, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of tooling systems at customer sites and construction sites, guiding customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

You will influence safe, reliable field execution across sites, translating technical information into practical field solutions and coaching technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline preferred
• 5+ years of progressive experience in installation tooling, field service, or maintenance
• Advanced knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical systems
• Experience troubleshooting complex equipment and implementing safe corrective actions
• Experience leading technical work at sites with limited supervision
• Experience delivering technical training and mentoring technicians
• Knowledge of field safety practices and EH&S requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and field documentation
• Ability to build relationships with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Willingness to travel up to 100% and support active construction sites

Responsibilities

• Act as senior technical resource for installation tooling and field deployment
• Plan, schedule, and execute delivery, setup, commissioning, calibration, relocation, and demobilization
• Diagnose and resolve advanced hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and controls problems
• Translate schematics and service docs into clear field instructions and actions
• Create and maintain safety analyses, site safety plans, and inspection records
• Lead field tool-support with owners, customers, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Forecast tooling demand, schedules, staffing, equipment availability, and priorities
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on training to customers and labor
• Develop preventive-maintenance guides, troubleshooting guides, and standard work
• Capture field observations and communicate improvements to Engineering and Operations
• Maintain service records, parts usage, and customer communication
• Balance safety, quality, schedule, and cost in field decisions
• Promote safe work practices and EH&S compliance
• Travel to customer sites as needed

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Electro-mechanical

Troubleshooting

Technical training

Reading schematics

Microsoft Office

Customer relations

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Construction tech

Tools

Solar tracker installation tools

Torque/Tensioning equipment

Hydraulic power units

Electrical controls

Calibration systems

Construction equipment

Forklift

Aerial lift

Laser levels

Transits

Job description

Nextpower seeks a Lead Tool Technician Mechanic to serve as a technical authority for installation tooling and field tool-support programs. You will lead planning, deployment, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of tooling systems at customer sites and construction sites, guiding customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

You will influence safe, reliable field execution across sites, translating technical information into practical field solutions and coaching technicians.