Technical Advisor - Field Services

HRST • Beaumont, TX

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About The Position

HRST, Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Advisor to join its Field Services team. The role serves as HRST's on-site technical representative at customer power generation facilities, applying hands-on technical expertise to oversee field activities, evaluate workmanship, troubleshoot challenges, and help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards. The position focuses on technical oversight, problem-solving, quality assurance, and customer support across power plant outages, installations, inspections, maintenance, and repair projects.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant hands-on experience in welding, fabrication, boiler repair, industrial maintenance, inspection, power generation, or related field services.
• Strong technical knowledge of boilers, HRSGs, pressure parts, welding practices, and industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, and SAW welding processes.
• Familiarity with welding procedures and qualifications, including WPS, PQR, and WPQ.
• Understanding of nondestructive examination methods, including PT, MT, and UT.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and inspection documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in industrial field environments and collaborate with customers and contractors.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 60% of the time to customer sites and other project locations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a welder, boilermaker, pipefitter, fabrication technician, mechanical technician, or inspector.
• Experience with HRSGs, boilers, pressure vessels, or power generation outages.
• Familiarity with ASME Section I, ASME Section IX, NBIC, or AWS standards.
• Technical certifications or specialized training in welding, inspection, fabrication, or boiler repair.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HRST's on-site technical expert during power plant outages, installations, inspections, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Provide technical oversight of contractors, subcontractors, and vendors performing welding, fabrication, boiler, and pressure-part work.
• Evaluate workmanship, materials, and field activities for compliance with engineering specifications, applicable codes, and quality standards.
• Identify technical issues, troubleshoot field challenges, and recommend practical solutions.
• Work with customers, Project Managers, Engineering, and Field Services personnel to support successful project execution.
• Review technical drawings, welding procedures, inspection results, and repair documentation.
• Prepare field reports documenting observations, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Represent HRST professionally and build strong relationships with customers and field teams.

Benefits

• Employee ownership and an opportunity to share in the value created by the company.
• Opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with knowledgeable professionals, and contribute to the power generation industry.

What This Job Offers

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