Lead Field Service & I&E Technician
Job Description
Job Detail
- Lead the on-site installation of Horton clutches and associated drive components on natural gas compressors
- Mount mechanical components including clutches, brackets, and guards; ensure alignment and proper torquing
- Install sensors (temperature, pressure, RPM, current, etc
- ), wiring harnesses, conduit, and enclosures per Horton design
- Wire, terminate, and test control panels, relays, contactors, and PLC interfaces
- Load, modify, and troubleshoot PLC or HMI software for clutch control logic
- Perform system checkout and commissioning: verify wiring, signal integrity, and control logic functionality
- Document all installation parameters, calibration values, and test results
- Provide installation feedback to engineering to improve design robustness and serviceability
- Controls Integration & Field Testing Integrate Horton clutch control systems with the customer’s existing compressor controls, sensors, and SCADA
- Validate system functionality, safety interlocks, and control performance during compressor operation
- Capture operational data for engineering analysis and product validation
- Assist in developing and refining control strategies for varying load and temperature conditions
- Support field trials and prototype testing of new Horton Oil & Gas products
- Customer Interface & Training Serve as the on-site technical lead for customer installations
- Coordinate with customer maintenance, I&E, and operations personnel during install and startup
- Provide training on product operation, troubleshooting, and preventive care for Horton components
- Ensure customer satisfaction and serve as the technical liaison between field and engineering teams
- Team Development & Leadership Establish installation procedures, quality standards, and safety protocols
- Train and mentor future technicians as the field team grows
- Provide feedback on staffing needs, tools, and process improvements
- Maintain accurate records of labor, travel, tools, and materials
- Safety & Compliance Ensure adherence to all customer site safety rules and Horton policies
- Maintain current certifications for working in oil & gas environments (H2S, PEC, confined space, etc
- )
- Lead by example — demonstrating safe work practices at all times
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Qualifications
Lead Field Service & I&E Technician- Oil & Gas Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: 5 years of combined mechanical and electrical/instrumentation experience in oil & gas, industrial automation, or heavy-equipment industries - Strong hands-on installation experience: mechanical assembly, alignment, wiring, conduit installation, and electrical troubleshooting
- Demonstrated experience with instrumentation and controls, including PLCs, sensors, and control panels
- Proficient in reading electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
- Capable of programming, modifying, or troubleshooting PLC/HMI logic (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Murphy, Altronics, EMIT, or similar)
- Comfortable working independently at remote field locations
- Strong documentation, communication, and customer-service skills
- Ability to travel up to 75% and work in outdoor environments
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable record
- Must be able to show legal authorization to work in the United States
- No Visa sponsorship provided
- Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree or technical certification in Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or Industrial Controls
- Experience integrating auxiliary systems (fans, pumps, heaters, louvers, etc
- ) onto process equipment
- Familiarity with gas-compression operations and environments
- Experience leading small field or construction crews
- Understanding of oil & gas safety standards (API, NFPA, ISA, OSHA, etc
- )
- Work Environment & Physical Requirements Field work at compressor stations and industrial sites, often outdoors and in varying weather
- Frequent standing, bending, lifting, and working on or around large machinery
- Use of PPE including FR clothing, hard hat, safety boots, gloves, eye and hearing protection, and HS monitor
- Travel including overnight stays and occasional weekend work
- Additional Information: We offer a competitive benefits package including PTO, Company Paid Holidays, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD, Education Assistance, and a dynamic work environment
- To apply, qualified candidates should log onto https://careers-horton
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- Horton Holding, Inc
- is an Equal Opportunity employer
- Veterans/Disabled PM17
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