Field Operations Technician

Company

Flotek creates unique solutions to reduce the environmental impact of energy on air, water, land and people. A technology-driven, specialty green chemistry and data technology company, Flotek helps customers across industrial and commercial markets improve their environmental performance. The Company serves specialty chemistry needs for both domestic and international energy markets. Flotek has an intellectual property portfolio of over 170 patents and a global presence in more than 15 countries, including North America, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa. Flotek is based in Houston, Texas and its common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “FTK.” For additional information on Flotek, please visit www.flotekind.com.

Overview

In this role, the Field Operations Technician will be responsible for commissioning, service, maintenance, and testing of the Verax analytical equipment in downstream, midstream, and upstream field locations. In this role, the Field Operations Technician will be expected to apply knowledge of electronic, mechanical, and fluid transport principles to support sales, operations, and engineering in every aspect of the company. Travel to the field where our equipment is installed will be required regularly. The candidate should be comfortable working independently and communicating across multiple platforms with customers and remote team members.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Field Operations Supervisor, the Field Operations Technician will have direct responsibility for the following:

- Safely commission analyzers and ancillary components in the field

- Capture liquid and gas hydrocarbon samples in the field to improve Verax analyzer accuracy

- Perform pre-installation site surveys to determine where to locate analyzer and measurement points

- Maintain and service systems in field installations to ensure accurate data is generated

- Work closely with customer service managers to ensure all necessary electrical and controls equipment systems are in place and functioning properly

- Maintain, modify, and troubleshoot embedded PCs, software, and communication devices

- Ensure site connectivity to remote and cloud data centers via telecommunication networks

- Provide training and technical support for customers and partners at their sites

- Adopt a safety-first attitude and adhere strictly to both customer and Flotek safety regulations

Candidate Requirements

- Minimum 5 years of experience with electrical/mechanical systems

- Valid driver’s license (with no restrictions)

- Availability to be in the field on a daily basis

- Willingness to travel outside your region for installations in other areas of the country

- Commitment to teamwork

- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with customers

- Detail-oriented professional with excellent analytical, planning, evaluation, and implementation skills

- Self-directed and independent individual, working with little direct supervision

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to engage in various tasks involving handling and manipulation, reaching, and communication. Employees may also need to sit, stand, and move around. Occasionally, they may need to lift or move objects weighing up to ten pounds. The role may involve visual tasks that require the ability to see at varying distances and adjust focus.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

Flotek Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person