Lead EST Field Technician

Cooper Machinery Services Brand • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Cooper Machinery Services, our Lead Field Service Technician – EST plays a critical role in helping customers modernize their reciprocating compression equipment through emissions reduction initiatives. You'll lead mechanical upgrade projects from planning through execution, mentor technicians in the field, solve difficult technical problems, and build trusted customer relationships along the way. Every project is different. Every day presents a new challenge. If you're energized by hands-on leadership, travel, troubleshooting, and seeing the direct results of your work, this is the opportunity you've been looking for. With roots dating to 1833 and a portfolio of iconic OEM brands — Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, Superior™ and more — Cooper supports over 22,000 units in the field globally. This is your opportunity to lead a key chapter of that story.

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on experience working with reciprocating engines and compression equipment in the oil and gas industry.
• Hands-on Electrical and Controls experience supporting reciprocating compression equipment.
• Comfortable performing mechanical and controls-related upgrades as part of emissions reduction projects.
• Successfully led field crews and know how to keep projects moving while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
• Thrive in the field, enjoy solving difficult technical problems, and remain calm under pressure.
• Take pride in delivering outstanding customer service and building lasting customer relationships.
• Communicate effectively with customers, teammates, and leadership while producing clear and accurate service documentation.
• Enjoy mentoring others and leading by example.
• Willing to travel extensively (200–300 days annually) and embrace the variety that comes with supporting customers across North America.
• Dependable, adaptable, and driven to deliver results without sacrificing safety or quality.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, Superior™, Gemini™, Caterpillar, Clark, Waukesha, or other reciprocating compression platforms.
• Strong understanding of engine balancing, alignment, commissioning, and equipment documentation.
• Previous experience leading complex field service or special project teams.
• Experience supporting customer turnarounds and outage planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews executing emissions reduction and mechanical upgrade projects on reciprocating compression equipment throughout North America.
• Take ownership of installations, commissioning, start-ups, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and major repairs while ensuring every project is completed safely and efficiently.
• Direct the removal and replacement of critical engine components including turbochargers, power assemblies, fuel systems, and other major equipment upgrades.
• Diagnose complex mechanical issues and implement solutions that maximize equipment reliability and customer uptime.
• Partner directly with customers, field operations, engineering, and project teams to ensure successful execution from project kickoff through completion.
• Monitor equipment performance, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• Lead daily safety discussions, conduct jobsite inspections, and champion Cooper's commitment to a safety-first culture.
• Mentor technicians, share best practices, and help develop the next generation of field service talent.
• Represent Cooper Machinery Services as a trusted technical expert, delivering exceptional customer service on every assignment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and long term disability buy up plan
• Voluntary benefit plans including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance plans
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Arc Fertility Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree