Cooper Machinery Services · 7 hours ago
Lead Field EST Technician
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expCooper Machinery Services is a company specializing in mechanical upgrades for emissions reduction. They are seeking a Lead Field EST Technician to provide technical support for reciprocating compression equipment and utility systems, focusing on operations, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
EnergyOil and GasTransportation
Responsibilities
Planning and execution of site installation activities for Reciprocating Compression equipment associated with emissions reduction modifications
Investigate and resolve customer reports of technical problems with equipment
Eliminate future operational or service difficulties by performing preventative maintenance as requested by the customer
Through accepted standard troubleshooting processes, diagnose and correct engine problems and / or compressor problems
Perform testing of equipment in the field
Perform minor repairs, major repairs or corrective maintenance on customer equipment including reciprocating engines and compressors
Complete daily safety checks and report safety concerns
Monitor key and critical operating variables and other process data to ensure that the engine and compressor units are operating within design parameters
On-site, attend operations meetings 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
Learn, share, and implement best practices with extended Reciprocating Compression Engineering, Sales, and Operations team members
Establish working relationships with key customer contacts including operators, engineering, and maintenance personnel to proactively cultivate the customer relationship and manage long term and short-term issues
Support turn-around activities for customers including identification / justification, procedure writing, reviews, equipment inspection, etc
Qualification
Required
Associates Degree with a technical concentration or equivalent work experience
Formal training in a technical certificate program
Technical training in the oil and gas industry or associated industry
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Reciprocating Compression
Electrical and Controls experience is a plus
Meets all sublevel (FTGNR I) requirements
Must have the following attributes: Safety focused, Service-oriented, Business focused, A self-starter
Dependable with ability to multi-task successfully
Mature, with the ability to take direction and think on the fly based on the type of work and needs of the customer / business
Well-developed administrative and organizational skills
Results oriented with a sense of urgency
Good verbal and written communication skills and above average interpersonal skills are required
Clear, concise, and accurate service reporting is required
Master the Core competencies: Basic tools, Basic Engine & Compressor Theory, Expanded Product Knowledge - Cooper Bessemer, Ajax, Superior Engine, Superior Compressor, Gemini Compressor, Clark, Waukesha, Dresser, Caterpillar
Basic Shop Math Skills
Basic Computer skills – Word & Excel
Equipment Documentation e.g., drawings…etc
Basic leadership skills
Engine Balancing
Web Deflection/Alignment
Service bulletins
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
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Buckhout
Chief Executive Officer
John OBrien
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-10
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