Senior Tooling Mechanic & Field Systems Lead

Nextpower LLC, USA; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Unlimited paid time off

Bonuses

Stock compensation

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Lead Tool Technician Mechanic to serve as the senior technical authority for installation tooling and field support across customer sites. You will lead planning, deployment, commissioning, and preventive maintenance, translating complex schematics into practical field actions.

The role requires 5+ years of experience and advanced knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical systems. Travel up to 100% and cross-functional leadership are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years supporting installation tooling, construction equipment, or field service.
• Advanced knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex equipment, identify root cause, and implement corrective actions.
• Experience leading technical work at active sites with limited supervision.
• Experience delivering technical training and mentoring technicians.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior technical resource for installation tooling and field deployment.
• Plan, schedule, and execute delivery, setup, commissioning, calibration, relocation, and demobilization of tool workshops.
• Diagnose advanced mechanical/hydraulic/electrical/controls problems using schematics and manuals.
• Translate schematics and documentation into clear field instructions and actions.
• Create and maintain EH&S documentation and safety plans.
• Lead field tool-support activities with customers, subcontractors, and teams.
• Forecast tooling demand, schedules, staffing, and equipment availability.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on training on setup, maintenance, and best practices.
• Develop preventive-maintenance guides and inspection checklists.
• Capture field observations and communicate improvements to Engineering and Service teams.
• Maintain accurate service records, tool inventories, and customer communication.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Industrial technology

Maintenance technology

Problem-solving

Technical training

Field service

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic tools

Pneumatic systems

Electrical diagnostic tools

Schematics literacy

Job description

Nextpower is seeking a Lead Tool Technician Mechanic to serve as the senior technical authority for installation tooling and field support across customer sites. You will lead planning, deployment, commissioning, and preventive maintenance, translating complex schematics into practical field actions.

The role requires 5+ years of experience and advanced knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical systems. Travel up to 100% and cross-functional leadership are expected.