Mechanical Field Engineer

OBR Cooling Towers • Pearland, TX

11h

About The Position

The Mechanical Field Engineer travels to OBR customer sites, including refineries, power plants, steel mills, and paper mills, to inspect cooling tower facilities and their internal and external components. The role involves regularly entering confined spaces and climbing structures to inspect equipment, collect data, and take photographs for customer inspection reports. The successful candidate is expected to travel approximately 80% of the time and work in both office and industrial field environments.

The engineer communicates with customer personnel, prepares safe inspection plans, performs inspections in accordance with company and customer safety requirements, and presents findings and recommendations to customers. The position also includes preparing and submitting technical reports, submitting monthly expense reports, and performing other duties as directed by the OBR Supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong organizational skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
• Self-starter with a willingness to learn and contribute.
• Pass a 10-panel urinalysis and breath alcohol test.
• Valid driver's license and proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Satisfactory background check.
• Ability to climb structures and work safely at heights.
• Ability to use hand tools, read a tape measure, and collect data in or on cooling towers.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, bend, climb stairs and structures, and stoop.
• Ability to keyboard or type and read effectively from a computer screen or paper copy.
• Willingness to visit and work short term in industrial environments, including power plants and refineries.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of experience in engineering, industrial inspections, field service, construction, maintenance, or related industrial environments.
• Experience writing technical reports or drafting 2D bent sketches.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of inspection techniques and common cooling tower issues.
• Interface with client plant maintenance, operations, engineering, and project management personnel.
• Visit job sites to understand customer issues with cooling towers before inspections.
• Develop safe inspection plans before mobilization.
• Perform cooling tower inspections, including entering facilities that are usually considered confined spaces.
• Adhere to company and customer safety policies, procedures, and standards throughout inspection projects.
• Meet with customers after inspections to discuss findings, concerns, and recommendations.
• Prepare technical inspection reports communicating findings and recommendations, and submit them in a timely manner.
• Submit monthly expense reports for company expenses.
• Follow OBR and customer safe work practices during all activities.
• Perform other duties as directed by the OBR Supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance, with potential for bonuses and raises.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and workshops.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually for approved, job-related education and professional development for full-time salaried employees.
• Company-paid life insurance, with voluntary options for employees and their families.
• Voluntary short-term disability, critical illness, and accidental injury insurance options.
• Per diem and fuel reimbursement for business travel under company guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level