Field Service Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 7704069
Date Posted: 8/3/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Houston, TX
Salary: $65,000 - $65,000
Description
Go to end ⇓The Field Service Technician supports the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of specialized large-diameter fiberglass pipe systems used on municipal water and infrastructure projects. This entry-level field service role combines hands-on mechanical work, construction-site support, technical documentation, customer interaction, and extensive overnight travel.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to use Houston, TX as home base and complete initial and ongoing training.
- Willingness to travel extensively (50%-80%), including overnight travel and occasional short-notice assignments.
- Basic mechanical aptitude with experience using hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
- Ability to read and follow:
- Blueprints
- Technical documents
- Work instructions
- Safety procedures
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer proficiency including:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Digital photo documentation
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
- Ability to work outdoors, in confined spaces, underground, and in active construction environments.
- Ability to work independently while traveling and manage schedules, expenses, and documentation.
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Requirements:
- Review project drawings, specifications, schedules, and safety requirements before deployment.
- Coordinate travel logistics including flights, rental vehicles, lodging, tools, and equipment.
- Perform installation support, inspections, fiberglass lamination, maintenance, and pipe repairs.
- Complete Houston-based fitting shop training and learn production, pipe assembly, fitting modifications, and quality procedures.
- Train alongside experienced Field Service Engineers for one to two years before independently supporting projects.
- Work in confined spaces and underground utility environments.
- Document repairs, photographs, notes, and service activities using Salesforce or field service software.
- Submit service reports, billing information, and travel expenses accurately and on time.
- Communicate project status, safety concerns, material needs, and technical issues with customers and management.
- Represent the company professionally with contractors, engineers, municipalities, and public-sector customers.
- Maintain tools, equipment, PPE, and company vehicles.
- Follow OSHA, confined-space, vehicle safety, quality, and company safety procedures.
- Travel extensively throughout the United States and occasionally Canada.
Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- Experience in:
- Construction
- Underground utilities
- Water or wastewater infrastructure
- Pipeline installation
- Industrial field service
- Mechanical installation
- Experience repairing:
- Fiberglass
- Composite materials
- Tanks
- Pressure vessels
- Boats
- Wind turbine blades
- Fiberglass pipe
- Vocational or technical training in:
- Mechanical Technology
- Industrial Maintenance
- Construction
- Composites
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Experience using Salesforce or other field service management software.
- OSHA, confined-space, forklift, first aid, rigging, or construction safety certifications.
- Experience with large-diameter fiberglass reinforced pipe (FRP) or waterworks products.
- Military backgrounds including:
- Army Engineers (12 Series)
- Army Construction Equipment Repairer (91L)
- Army Utilities Equipment Repairer (91C)
- Navy Seabees (BU, CE, CM, EO, SW)
- Navy Hull Maintenance Technician (HT)
- Navy Machinist's Mate (MM)
- Air Force Structural (3E3X1)
- Air Force Pavements & Construction Equipment (3E2X1)
- Marine Corps Engineering, Utilities, or Heavy Equipment specialties

































