Field Technician I - Taurus Industrial Group, LLC : Job Details

Based in Houston, Taurus Industrial Group (Taurus) is a leading, integrated and industry-diversified technical services company offering end-to-end services across multiple service lines. Leveraging a growing footprint with operations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Taurus's service offerings cover engineering and automation, electrical and instrumentation, power systems testing and commissioning, civil and mechanical crafts, pipe and structural steel fabrication, rotating equipment maintenance and repairs, full-service soft crafts, insulation and scaffold, specialty tooling and machining, technical bolting, heat treating, hot-tapping, line stopping and NDT / inspections.

With over 60 years of continuous, safe, and reliable operating experience, Taurus operates across multiple industries and sectors, providing front-end engineering, routine maintenance, capital projects, and turnaround services. We service multiple areas of the energy industry, from our origins in traditional petrochemical and refining industries to the broader power, natural gas, midstream, industrials, and the emerging renewables market.

About the Role:

Summary The Field Service Technician performs a variety of tasks, including but not limited to, onsite bolting, heat treating and/or field machining. Completes any and all tasks assigned by the Field Supervisor to meet goals of increased efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have experience with construction or mechanical work and/or possess knowledge of plant maintenance and repair work.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical bolting, heat treating, or field machining preferred.
• Experience performing maintenance and turnaround services to refining, chemical, midstream, and power.
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Possess a current TWIC card or have the ability to obtain one.
• Valid driver license with a clear driving record
• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Must be able travel a minimum of 75% of the time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to pass a non-DOT medical exam, drug and alcohol test, respirator qualification test, and federal class background check.
• Ability to work at heights or in enclosed spaces.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the details of a project or task.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Working under pressure – ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations and adapt to changing assignments on short notice.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Essential Functions

• Perform onsite bolting, heat treating or field machining work at customer locations.
• Troubleshoot onsite equipment and determine the proper methods fulfill customer's needs and specific applications.
• Operate a variety of tools for field work.
• Properly document and/or record work performed utilizing required internal and customer job-related forms/paperwork.
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization.
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers.
• Meet and communicate with customers in a professional manner.
• Operate and preventively maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Work in accordance with all safety regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand and walk for much of the day. Ability to lift 5-25 pounds frequently and ability to lift, up to, 50 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

Is frequently exposed to variable weather conditions. Other conditions may include proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery and using various tools and hardware. Worker is subject to frequent heavy lifting.