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Field Service Technician

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Houston, TX

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SKILLS
ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), Allen-Bradley, Analysis Skills, Automation, Bakery, Calibration, Commission Controls, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Consulting, Control Systems, Customer/Client Research, Dental Insurance, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Health Insurance, Instrumentation, Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Natural Gas, Oil and Gas, On Call, On Site Support, Operational Improvement, Petrochemicals, Power Generation, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Control Engineering, Product Testing, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Development, Sales, Schematics, Standards Development, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Administration/Management, Technical Support, Testing, Training Program, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
A recognized engine and turbine controls company is seeking a Field Services Technician to join the team. This is a fast-growing, stable environment with strong technical depth and consistent project work across the Houston area and the surrounding Gulf Coast region. The Field Services Technician is primarily responsible for the installation, configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting of Woodward control systems and software for industrial steam and gas turbines and reciprocating engines.

Salary + Additional Benefits:
  • $35–$40/hr
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance

Location: Houston, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:
  • Study drawings, schematics, manuals, software, and other pertinent information to determine the best solution and proper tools for system setup and/or problem resolution.
  • Consult with customers and engineering staff to define the scope of work for projects.
  • Use Woodward hardware and software to analyze malfunctions, configure systems, and tune/adjust dynamics.
  • Instruct customers in operating and servicing Woodward equipment and the associated scope of supply.
  • Consult with engineering to resolve problems to meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Prepare service/warranty reports and other relevant job-related paperwork for customers and internal distribution promptly.
  • Propose product improvement opportunities and customer feedback to engineering and management.
  • Ensure that any open remaining tasks are effectively communicated or delegated to the appropriate parties after returning from the job site.
  • Work with the Service department to define timeline, site-specific requirements, and logistics.
  • Perform installation, calibration, troubleshooting, configuration, and commissioning of Woodward control systems, including corrective and preventive maintenance of installed equipment and product testing.
  • Provide technical support to customers onsite and offsite.
  • Assist engineering with technical work needed for projects, development of standards, procedures, manuals, and training programs.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies that may improve operations and safety practices to ensure the duties of self and others are performed safely.
  • Participate in project and lessons learned meetings with engineering, sales, and customers.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 3+ years of experience in a related field
  • Experience with or familiarity with Woodward control systems is preferable
  • Strong background in engines and engine management systems; automation and process controls; and experience working with rotating equipment (turbines, compressors, and generators); or experience in the petrochemical and power generation industries (natural gas plants, LNG facilities, and gas turbines such as Siemens, Baker Hughes, Mitsubishi, Dresser Rand)
  • Proficient in working with analog and digital controls as well as PLCs (ABB, Siemens, Allen Bradley), HMIs, SCADA, DCS systems, and instrumentation installation and calibration
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
  • Ability to communicate, written and oral, with clients and other members of staff, and respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
  • Knowledge of MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Availability to work extended and irregular hours in the field, including weekends and/or holidays when required
  • Availability for on-call services on a rotating basis with other engineering staff
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally; flexibility to travel on short notice
  • Ability to work in industrial environments with exposure to noise, chemical solutions, dust, extreme temperatures, heights, and other hazardous conditions

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.

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