Cooper Machinery Services · 1 day ago
Field Service Crew Chief
Odessa, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expCooper Machinery Services is a company specializing in providing technical and mechanical services support. They are seeking a Field Service Crew Chief to lead a crew, ensuring quality control, safety compliance, and effective communication with various departments while managing work assignments and customer service.
EnergyOil and GasTransportation
Responsibilities
Leads and serves as the technical expert for an assigned crew
Serves as a technical subject matter expert (SME) in all technical areas of Field Service customer support; providing technical and mechanical services support to all internal and external customers in settings such as workshops, compressor stations, process plants, etc
Must have extensive knowledge of the Company’s products and services
The thorough testing of equipment before it is released for operational work
Supervise quality control processes to track, maintain and improve customer service to prevent service failures
Follows safety compliance by ensuring all personnel are aware and comply with safety guidelines, ergonomically correct work habits, and maintaining work areas
Ability to push and pull with arms up to a force of 20 pounds
Ascend/descend ladders to examine equipment, position yourself to examine equipment including in confined spaces, move boxes weighing up to 40 pounds, work in outdoor weather conditions, walk long distances and share company vehicles with other employees at customer sites
Ensure pre-task safety crew briefings are accomplished before the start of any operation
Ability to grasp, reach and manipulate objects with hands throughout workday
To plan, implement and manage work assignments for contract
To carry out all reasonable instructions from management whilst working in the best interest of the company
To discipline, counsel and coach staff providing written assessments where necessary
To communicate with all relevant departments regarding activities under his/her concern
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
Minimum of 6 years of experience in Reciprocating Compression
Meets all sublevel (FST I, II, III & IV) requirements
Must have the following attributes: Safety focused, service-oriented, business focused, Dependable with ability to multi task successfully, Professional administrative and organizational skills, Results oriented with a sense of urgency, Excellent verbal and written communication skills and above average interpersonal skills are required, Clear, concise, and accurate service reporting is required
Associates Degree with a technical concentration (Bachelor's Degree recommended) or equivalent work experience (minimum)
Formal training in a technical certificate program
Technical training in the oil and gas industry or associated industry
Completion of all Reciprocating Compression Systems product training
Master the Core competencies: Advanced Special tooling, Advanced Engine & Compressor Theory, OEM and Non-OEM, Advanced Product Knowledge - Cooper Bessemer, Ajax, Superior Engine, Superior Compressor, Gemini Compressor, Clark, Waukesha, Dresser, Caterpillar, Mastery of Advanced Shop Math Skills, Mastery of Computer skills – Word & Excel, Mastery of product documentation e.g., engineering standards, blueprints, drawings, schematics, Bill of Materials, Service bulletins…etc., Advanced leadership skills, Mastery of Engine Balancing, Mastery Web Deflection/Alignment, Product Knowledge
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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