Field Service Technician - Houma, LA

Located in various project locations of Stranco Rental, LLC (headquartered in Houma, Louisiana) the Field Service Technician will be the hands-on provider of the main torqueing, bolting and testing services of all field projects as may be assigned. The successful Technician can work in a fast-paced industrial work environment while maintaining focus on safe and satisfactory project completion based on company procedures and Customer specifications

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides core services according to customer requirements in the following areas:
  • Pressure Testing
  • Technical bolting and torqueing,
  • Hydrostatic testing
  • Cold cutting
  • Pipeline services
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Pipeline / System Drying
• Ensures compliance with all company and OSHA safety rules and regulations
• Participates in Stranco safety meeting on jobsite locations during active projects
• Participates in JSEA's and all other Safety, Health and Environmental processes
• Uses, maintains, and inspects equipment and materials properly
• Evaluates products accurately for maintenance, warranty, upgrades and other purposes.
• Collaborates closely with technical and management staff to resolve technical issues.
• Executes all on-site installation, repair, and/or maintenance and assists with client demonstration when required.
• Understands technical problems effectively through proper analysis, evaluation and diagnoses.
• Builds positive relationships with customers by providing outstanding and excellent services.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions immediately to the on-site Supervisor, HSE&T staff and Project Manager.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 1-year experience in field operations preferred
• Must have valid drivers license and acceptable driving record
• Must have strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills used internally and externally (with emphasis on co-workers, customers and vendors)
• Strong attention to detail with ability to prioritize and multitask in field setting
• Basic computer skills especially Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), PC/Mac, and Outlook preferred

Physical Qualifications:

• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs. and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Proficient close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Can work at heights exceeding 100 feet while using approved fall protection gear
• Can work outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, rain, snow, sun, etc.
• Regularly use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, speech and hearing
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Non-Exempt Classification

Travel - 80-100%