Engineering Technician/Technologist-Del

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Location: Rosharon TX 77583

Duration: 12+ Months

Shift: Day time 1st shift

Summary

Job Description : Engineering Technician/Technologist-Delivery

Engineering technicians work with explosive materials and associated hardware for use in the oil and gas industry. They are responsible for safely preparing, handling, and detonating explosives to achieve specific test objectives. This role requires a strong understanding of explosives safety protocols, and regulations.

Essential Responsibilities:

Conduct testing.

Explosive record keeping.

Test data collection & documentation.

Forklift operations.

Crane operations.

Pressure operations.

Metal fabrication.

Metal arc welding

Cutting torch

Plasma cutter

Facilities & equipment maintenance

Observes safe working practices, rules and regulations, wears PPE as required and correct and report hazards immediately.

Marginal Functions:

Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Specifications:

Education:

High School diploma or GED.

Experience:

Experience working with explosives preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Basic Microsoft skills (Word, Excel)

Use of common hand/pneumatic tools

Additional Intake Notes:

Budget & Compensation

Reimbursable Expenses:

Mileage for travel.

Hotel and meals (within reason) for occasional travel.

No per diem.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct full-scale explosive testing (not lab-based).

Maintain explosive record keeping (critical and regulated by ATF).

Collect and document test data.

Operate forklifts, cranes, and pressure systems.

Perform metal fabrication (arc welding, cutting torch, plasma cutter).

Maintain facilities and equipment.

Follow strict safety protocols and wear PPE.

Experience & Skills

No minimum years of experience required; open to candidates with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Willingness to learn and perform physically demanding work is essential.

Preferred: prior experience in metal fabrication.

Experience with explosives is a bonus (often from military background), but not required training is provided.

Open to candidates from military, manufacturing, or other transferable industries.

Basic Microsoft Office skills and use of hand/pneumatic tools.

Travel Requirements

Estimated at 10%.

Mostly local (e.g., across Houston), with rare out-of-town trips (e.g., Houma, LA).

Travel is volunteer-based within the team.

Work Environment

On-site at Rosharon, TX.

PPE provided: FR coveralls, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, hard hat.

Casual dress allowed (e.g., shorts and T-shirts under coveralls). Team Structure

Works closely with a senior technician for training and support.

Two-person operations only no solo work due to safety policies.

Training

Conducted on-site in Rosharon.

Extensive training period: minimum 6 months.

Full proficiency and ability to lead projects may take over a year.

Includes internal crane training and ATF background check.

Shift/Hours

Typical schedule: Monday Thursday (9 hours), Friday (half-day).

Approximate hours: 7:30 AM 4:30 PM.

Subject to change depending on team needs.

Overtime

Minimal and not typical.

Team prefers standard hours but will work overtime if needed.

Safety

High emphasis on explosives safety and regulatory compliance.

Explosive record keeping is a legal responsibility (ATF-regulated).

Strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols.

Education/Certification Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.

No specific certifications required; all necessary training and certifications provided internally.