Cooper Machinery Services · 1 month ago
EST Field Service Technician I
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expCooper Machinery Services is seeking an EST Field Service Technician I to provide technical and mechanical services to external customers. The technician will assist in installation activities, troubleshoot equipment issues, and perform preventative maintenance under supervision.
EnergyOil and GasTransportation
Responsibilities
Aid in the planning and execution of installation activities for Reciprocating Compression equipment
Assist in the investigation and resolution of customer reports of technical problems with equipment
Performing preventative maintenance with site team leader guidance
Diagnose and correct engine problems with supervision
Repair and / or rebuild reciprocating engines and compressors per site team lead
Complete safety checks and report safety concerns
Monitor key and critical operation variables and other process data, report to site team lead, and together ensure that the units are operating within design parameters
At team leads’ direction, attend on-site operations meeting with client personnel to proactively identify issues and lead the efforts to resolve them
Participate in construction activities to ensure process designs are used for operational and safety, identifying improvements in unit operations based on actual field experience
With team lead guidance, establish working relationships with key customer contacts including operators, engineering, and maintenance personnel to proactively manager long term and short-term issues
Participate in safety and environmental reviews and be a key participant in process hazard reviews
Perform troubleshooting / provide problem solving assistance to customers in correcting or repairing the customers’ equipment
With team lead guidance, support turn-around activities for customers including identification / justification, procedure writing, reviews, equipment inspection, etc
Travel 200-300 days per year anywhere from 2-14 weeks at a time
Work extended hours up to 10-14 hours per day including weekends/holidays, 6 – 7 days per week. A typical work week can be 60-84 hours
Ascend/descend ladders to examine equipment, position yourself to examine equipment including in confined spaces, move boxes weighing from 40 -50 pounds, work in outdoor weather conditions, walk long distances and share company vehicles with other employees at customer sites
Qualification
Required
0 - 1 years of experience in the industry, experience with Reciprocating Compression equipment a plus
Familiarity with a variety of technical field concepts, practices, and procedures
Dependable with ability to handle multiple activities successfully
Mature with the ability to take direction, well-developed administrative and organizational skills
Result oriented with a sense of urgency
Good verbal and written communication skills and above average interpersonal skills are required
Associate's degree with a technical concentration (bachelor's degree preferred) or equivalent work experience
Formal training in a technical certificate program
Technical training in the oil and gas industry or associated industry
Basic Product Knowledge: Cooper Bessemer, Ajax, Superior Engine, Superior Compressor, Gemini Compressor, Clark, Waukesha, Dresser, Caterpillar
Preferred
bachelor's degree preferred
Company
Cooper Machinery Services
Cooper Machinery Services is provides natural gas compression equipment and services to customers globally in the Oil & Gas,Power.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Buckhout
Chief Executive Officer
John OBrien
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-10
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