Traveling Service Engineer

Equiliem; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Field Service Technician/Field Service Engineer in the Houston area to install, start-up, commission, and service centrifugal compressor packages and related equipment at customer sites.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of field service experience, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to work independently in the field. Travel up to 75% across the US, Canada, Mexico, and beyond is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certs preferred.
• 3–5 years field service/maintenance experience preferred.
• Engineering degree may be considered for engineer-level roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs.
• Diagnose issues and implement corrective actions with minimal supervision.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.
• Work with maintenance, engineers, production, and plant leadership at customer sites.
• Document work orders and field reports promptly.
• Issue reports on equipment performance to engineering and service teams.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and instrumentation to evaluate systems.
• Conduct customer training programs as required.
• Identify opportunities for upgrades during visits.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and PPE usage.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Independent field work

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office 365

ERP experience

Education

Associate degree / technical certs

Three to five years field service experience

Engineering degree (Mech/Electrical) considered

Tools

ERP systems

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

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Field Service Technician / Field Service Engineer

Our client is expanding their Field Service team and is seeking a skilled Service Technician responsible for the installation, start-up, commissioning, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of centrifugal compressor packages and related equipment at customer sites. Additional responsibilities include providing technical support, customer training, and operational feedback related to installed equipment.

This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing role where technical expertise, independent problem‑solving ability, and a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction are essential. The ideal candidate will have experience with centrifugal compressors or other rotating equipment and be comfortable working independently in the field while traveling extensively.

Responsibilities

• Perform on‑site equipment start‑up, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, overhauls, and repairs.
• Diagnose equipment issues and implement corrective actions with minimal supervision.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and support to customers and internal teams.
• Work directly with maintenance personnel, engineers, production teams, and plant leadership at customer facilities.
• Document service activities, complete work orders, and submit field reports in a timely manner.
• Communicate equipment performance issues and service findings back to engineering and service teams.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment, probes, instrumentation, and performance analysis tools to evaluate system performance.
• Conduct customer and channel partner training programs as required.
• Identify opportunities for additional service, maintenance, or equipment upgrades while onsite.
• Maintain compliance with all company and customer safety requirements, including proper use of PPE.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Education

• Associate's Degree, technical certification, military training, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Three to five years of related field service, maintenance, commissioning, or industrial equipment experience preferred.
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree may be considered for Engineer-level opportunities.

Preferred Experience

• Centrifugal compressors.
• Rotating equipment.
• Industrial air compressors.
• Pumps, blowers, turbines, or similar mechanical systems.
• Startup and commissioning activities.
• Preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Vibration analysis, instrumentation, and diagnostics.
• Industrial controls and control systems troubleshooting.
• Manufacturing or industrial plant environments.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis capabilities.
• Proven ability to diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to work independently at customer sites with limited supervision.
• Strong customer service and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable presenting technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and resourceful.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• ERP experience is a plus.

Travel Requirements

• Extensive travel throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America, with occasional global travel opportunities.
• Travel can be up to 75%.
• Typical trips are approximately 3 days in length, with downtime between assignments.
• Candidates should be located near a major airport.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours when customer requirements demand.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Mid‑career professional capable of becoming productive quickly.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Comfortable working independently at customer locations.
• Outgoing, personable, and easy to talk to.
• Able to build rapport and credibility with customers.
• Stable work history with demonstrated career progression.
• Former military candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience supporting industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or rotating equipment environments is highly desirable.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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