Technical Specialist

Expro; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Expro is seeking a Technical Specialist to deliver global workshop-based training and support the Competence Assurance Program across regions. You will provide technical presentations, assist with tool builds, and ensure consistent delivery of Coretrax services while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will collaborate with regional teams, drive continuous improvement, and mentor less experienced staff, while handling documentation and incident investigations related to

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 5+ years relevant workshop experience, preferably in the related product line.
• Experience with downhole service equipment.
• Experience with pressure testing equipment.
• Proficiency with torquing and tensioning units.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Pre-employment screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver global workplace training and competence assessments for Coretrax Product Group in line with the Competence matrix across regions.
• Liaise with Group Competence Assurance to develop and deliver technical presentations and training.
• Provide pre- and post-training technical support, including remote second sign-off/competence sign-off when local support is unavailable.
• Promote correct system usage, coach teams on workshop processes, and troubleshoot workshop issues.
• Maintain accurate records of training delivery and competence status per Expro policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Downhole equipment experience

Pressure testing equipment

Torquing / Tensioning units

Detail oriented

Independent / cross-functional teams

Job description

Career Opportunities: Technical Specialist (79349)

We know it's our people that make Expro great, and we offer a fulfilling career across all disciplines of our international organization.

We're at the heart of the energy transition, developing and delivering future-facing technologies in support of a more sustainable future for us all. From ground-breaking use of our technologies and expertise, through to tremendous community partnerships, we take our responsibilities as a Citizen of the World seriously.

Our rich history is built on decades of experience, teamwork and outstanding performance… and our future is built on people like you!

Overall Purpose of the Job

Deliver global workshop-based workplace training to support the Expro Competence Assurance Program (CAP), alongside technical guidance to regions and areas aligned with Coretrax Product Group and Expro standards, to achieve safe, efficient, and consistent delivery of Coretrax product line services. This position enables:

• Achieving and sustaining the Product Group Competence matrix compliance across regions in line with the Competence Assurance Program
• Reducing workshop/servicing non-conformances and competence related incidents
• Improving time to competence and reducing cost for new technicians through standardised training, remote second sign off, and best practice deployment

Key Activities and Accountabilities

• Deliver global workplace training and competence assessments for Coretrax Product Group products in line with the Competence matrix, ensuring consistent standards across regions and areas in line with the Competence Assurance Program.
• Liaise with Group Competence Assurance in the development and delivery of technical presentations, demonstrations, and training delivery to internal and regional teams, sharing lessons learned and best practices.
• Provide pre- and post-workplace training technical support to regions and areas, including assistance with tool builds and remote second sign-off/competence sign-off where local support is unavailable
• Promote correct system usage, coach teams on workshop task processes and workflows, and troubleshoot workshop issues to support incident investigations related to workshop/servicing activities and competence
• Support the development of application documents, technical documentation, servicing standards, control documents, and FAQs
• Provide technical support to Coretrax Engineering, including participation in new technology deployments, site visits, and trials
• Work closely with the Coretrax Product Group and regions/areas to capture feedback and support product improvements
• Identify gaps and opportunities to improve the Coretrax Product Group portfolio
• Lead and contribute to lessons learned/best practice reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to improve products and processes
• Define workshop requirements to support new base/location set-ups and ongoing maintenance activities
• Mentoring less experienced personnel
• Participate / lead in toolbox talks and risk assessment reviews
• Provide support as required, including surge capacity, mobilisation/readiness for new-build activities, and OPEX identification with associated training
• Maintain accurate records (e.g., training delivery, competence status, and support activity) and complete all required documentation in line with Expro policies and procedures
• Promote, enforce and comply with QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) standards at all times
• Actively adhere to the Code of Conduct and Anti-Bribery policies, procedures and processes to ensure the highest ethical standards are maintained; compliance with applicable Quality policies, procedures, processes & systems .

Job Knowledge and Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience working with downhole service equipment – essential
• Previous experience of Pressure Testing equipment - essential
• Experienced with using torquing/tensioning units - essential
• High attention to detail
• Work strictly to processes
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing operational demands
• Proficient in technical documentation and reporting
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Ability to interpret specifications and requirements
• Familiarity with relevant software tools and systems
• 5+ years relevant workshop experience preferably in the related product line.
• May be required to drive a forklift to undertake the movement of equipment pre and post maintenance
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment screenings (ie background/MVR check, drug/alcohol test, pre-employment physical).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Out-of-hours and on-call work may be required
• Ability to possess visas for travel to multiple international locations
• Travel as required (domestic and international)
• Participate in training and competence programmes
• Achieve Workplace Trainer and Competence Assessment in the Workplace training requirements.

At Expro, we live by our values, People, Performance, Planet and Partnerships. People are always at the heart of our success.

Expro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions relating to qualified candidates are made fairly and consistently. Diversity and inclusiveness is important to our current and future success by providing varied experiences, ideas and insights to inform decisions, identify new approaches and solve business challenges.