About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Role

The Field Engineer will be based out of an operations facility and will support product field trials, system installations, and operations in pulp & paper mills, food & beverage facilities, water treatment sites, and other industrial plants across the US and internationally. This is a hands-on engineering role appropriate for recent graduates and experienced engineers who enjoy travel, customer-facing work, and practical troubleshooting.

This role is located in Oak Ridge North, TX (telecommute-friendly). The position requires regular travel to customer sites (approximately 25–50%) and flexible hours when on site.

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What You’ll Do

• Install, commission, and provide operational support for chemical production systems at customer facilities (trials and permanent installs)
• Travel to customer sites and run product trials; coordinate with customer teams and on-site staff
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair chemical production and processing equipment
• Test and evaluate systems before and after deployment
• Collect, analyze, and report on process data and key performance indicators
• Conduct chemical analyses of product and treated process streams
• Manage logistics and prepare equipment and materials for field deployment
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and HSEQ teams to identify improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, environmental) or equivalent experience
• Strong problem-solving skills with process equipment, automation, chemical manufacturing, or municipal/industrial water treatment
• Comfortable traveling independently and working in industrial plant environments (walking, stairs, temperature variation)
• Willingness to travel ~25–50% (domestic and occasional international travel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication — professional customer interactions required
• Proficient with spreadsheets and data presentation tools (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Able to work independently and proactively drive projects forward

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Preferred Experience

• Hands-on mechanical or plumbing experience and equipment assembly/fabrication
• Experience in pulp & paper, water treatment, chemical, pharmaceutical, or food & beverage manufacturing
• Familiarity with chemical reactions, stoichiometry, and unit conversions
• Experience with chemical hygiene and safety programs
• Experience with PLCs, process sensors, control signals, motors, and pumps
• Familiarity with engineering design tools and Google Suite
• Project management and process hazard analysis experience

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $80,000–$85,000 annually (range provided)
• Health, life, disability insurance; 401(k)
• Companywide bonus programs
• Entry-level training and mentorship from experienced field engineers
• Flexible time management program recognizing the demands of field service work

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Location & Travel

• Primary location: Oak Ridge North, TX (telecommute-friendly)
• Role will require travel to customer facilities ~25–50% of the time; must be able to drive and travel domestically and internationally as required.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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