Lead Metrology Technician

Blackstone Industrial Services Inc•Houston, TX

About The Position

Blackstone Industrial provides innovative, high-quality, and sustainable solutions for critical rotating and static equipment. As one of North America’s leading technical service providers, we excel in field services, parts, repairs, and engineering. Trusted by industries such as heavy oil and refining, petrochemical, power generation, energy transmission, and agriculture, Blackstone is shaping the future of compressor maintenance and operation, striving to set new benchmarks. As we expand our operations globally. We’re looking for a skilled Metrology & 3D Scanning Technician to lead data‑acquisition, inspection, and modeling activities for complex rotating equipment. This role combines hands‑on mechanical work, precision measurement, CAD modeling, and field service support. If you enjoy technical problem‑solving, working with advanced scanning technologies, and supporting equipment overhaul projects, this is a great fit.

Requirements

5+ years in maintenance, reliability, or manufacturing involving pumps, compressors, turbines, or power‑transmission systems
Valid driver’s license with clean abstract
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Proficient with CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, NX, etc.)
Skilled with precision measurement tools (required)
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and industry specifications
Experience working within technical organizational policies and procedures
Strong communication, professionalism, and attention to detail
Computer literacy and comfort in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
High school diploma required
CAD certification or coursework require

Nice To Haves

Strong candidates with 3 years may be considered
Experience in field services, petrochemical, refinery, or power‑transmission environments
Mechanical Technician/Technologist/Engineer background is an asset
1+ year experience with 3D scanning or contact‑probing technology (asset)
1+ year experience with PolyWorks, Design X, Control X, VX Model, or similar software (asset)

Responsibilities

Lead scanning, metrology, and data‑acquisition projects in the shop and in the field
Conduct in‑process and as‑built inspections at vendor and customer facilities
Collect, organize, and upload data‑acquisition deliverables into the PLM system
Mentor junior technicians as needed
Perform 2D/3D modeling and design work
Use precision measurement tools (micrometers, verniers, gauges, etc.)
Support metrology operations through cleaning, packaging, disassembly, and assembly
Estimate project costs for data acquisition and component manufacturing
Prepare inspection test plans for manufacturing projects
Provide technical support for equipment overhaul activities
Generate QC reports and support troubleshooting/root‑cause investigations
Perform additional duties as required