Field Engineer

About the role

TTI Field Engineering (TTIFE) provides a broad range of Field Engineering services to clients and end-users of large industrial power generation and compression equipment in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Refining industries. Our services cover performance, thermodynamics and heat transfer, vibration, and analysis of rotating and fixed equipment.

The Field Engineer is responsible for collecting operating data using data acquisition systems connected to field-installed sensors and cabling. This data, combined with vendor/OEM documentation, drawings, and engineering specifications, is used to analyze customer equipment and provide guidance for improved reliability and continued operation.

The TTIFE Field Engineer will collect, assess, and evaluate data either in the field or in the office, applying fundamental engineering principles to both rotating and fixed equipment. Responsibilities include gathering process operating data, vibration data, and other relevant information to assess equipment condition, determine root causes, or evaluate overall equipment health. Data collection may vary in duration from minutes to hours, potentially requiring a full day per piece of equipment.

After data collection, the Field Engineer will disconnect and remove sensors, disassemble diagnostic equipment, and ensure proper storage and maintenance. They may also collect precise equipment operating data (e.g., pressure, temperature, speed, flow rate) and document equipment conditions. This data is provided to the Field Engineering manager for analysis, with findings and recommendations presented to the client.

The role requires a self-starter comfortable seeking advice or counsel, with a strong emphasis on safety and the ability to collect precise, accurate data for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collect and assess the quality and accuracy of operating and vibration data from industrial equipment.
• Apply fundamental engineering principles to evaluate rotating and fixed equipment.
• Gather process operating data, vibration data, and other relevant information to assess equipment condition, root causes, or overall health.
• Perform data collection over varying durations, potentially requiring a full day per piece of equipment.
• Disconnect and remove sensors, disassemble diagnostic equipment, and ensure proper storage and maintenance.
• Collect precise equipment operating data (e.g., pressure, temperature, speed, flow rate) and document equipment conditions.
• Provide data to the Field Engineering manager for analysis, with findings and recommendations presented to the client.
• Operate safely and independently around industrial equipment, including gas compressors, turbines, generators, and other machinery.
• Work in ambient conditions near operating industrial equipment for extended periods.

Requirements

• Minimum 4-year bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum CAT II Vibration Certification with more than 6 months of demonstrated experience.
• Proficiency with data acquisition and vibration monitoring equipment, including care for sensitive instruments, cables, and analyzers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated proficiency in technical writing and customer interactions.
• Strong analytical writing and reporting skills, with attention to timelines and client deliverables.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations manually or with a calculator.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and adhere to customer requirements on job sites.
• Ability to create and adhere to precise job schedules, instructions, and test plans.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. safely.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and possess a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel 50% - 75% of the time.
• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (e.g., LibreOffice, MS Office, Apple Office).
• Basic 3D CAD modeling experience in PTC Creo, SolidWorks, or Solid Edge.
• Basic familiarity with numerical calculation tools like Mathcad, Matlab, DADiSP, or similar.

Applicants will be tested on their ability to calculate frequency span, sampling rate, sample time, total time, and basic geometric relationships for vibration problems.