Travel Field Technician - Industrial Equipment & Cleaning

Astro Pak; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Per diem for qualifying travel

Paid travel and standby time

Company-provided uniforms

Training and professional development

Support obtaining certifications

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Astro Pak, a leading precision cleaning contractor, seeks mechanically inclined individuals for a travel-intensive Field Services role spanning the U.S. You’ll support industrial maintenance, cleaning, and equipment reliability at customer sites, gaining expertise in high-velocity flushing, chemical cleaning, filtration, and decontamination.

Extensive travel and extended periods away from home are expected.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and interest in industrial equipment and systems.
• Commitment to safe work practices and following procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Ability to travel extensively with limited notice.
• Ability to obtain required customer or site credentials, including TWIC when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and teardown specialized industrial equipment and temporary systems.
• Support high-velocity flushing, chemical cleaning, filtration, decontamination, and fluid transfer projects.
• Work with pumps, hoses, piping, valves, fittings, filtration equipment, tanks, and related equipment.
• Assist with pipefitting, equipment inspections, fluid sampling, and basic field testing.
• Read and apply P&IDs, procedures, permits, JSAs, SDSs, and other technical documentation.
• Mobilize projects, set up sites, monitor equipment, and demobilize after completion.
• Inspect and care for company tools, vehicles, and equipment; report safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety minded

Willing to travel

Tools

Forklift certification

OSHA 10/30

Job description

Astro Pak, a leading precision cleaning contractor, seeks mechanically inclined individuals for a travel-intensive Field Services role spanning the U.S. You’ll support industrial maintenance, cleaning, and equipment reliability at customer sites, gaining expertise in high-velocity flushing, chemical cleaning, filtration, and decontamination.

Extensive travel and extended periods away from home are expected.