Mechanical Field Technician – Downhole Installations

Salamander Solutions Inc. • Houston, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Salamander is seeking an experienced Mechanical Field Technician to support downhole cable deployments, mechanical installations, and wellsite execution activities. This role is ideal for field professionals with strong wellsite experience who want increased technical ownership and a more direct role in shaping field operations. This position requires regular field presence and frequent travel to domestic and international job sites. Total travel may be up to but not limited to 60%, depending on project demands, and may vary over time.

Requirements

• 3–7 years of oilfield mechanical field experience (onshore or offshore)
• Experience with coil tubing, drilling, or well intervention operations
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (30–60%, project dependent)

Nice To Haves

• Technical or engineering degree preferred; strong field background highly valued
• Familiarity with ESP cables, instrumentation cables, clamps, and wellsite hardware
• Strong understanding of wellsite execution discipline
• Ability to operate in dynamic field environments

Responsibilities

• Install mineral insulated cables, thermocouple systems, and fiber optics in well environments
• Deploy and secure cables using tubing clamps or coil tubing operations
• Monitor and protect cable integrity during deployment
• Test and troubleshoot cable systems during installation
• Interface with workover crews and customer representatives on location
• Support medium-voltage splice and termination activities as required
• Provide field-level technical guidance and support

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employer-covered medical insurance options
• 100% employer-covered dental and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed