Field Project Technician - Jacksonville, FL Pumps

About the role

Join Opifex-Synergy Pump division where we offer career advancement and professional development in a collaborative, supportive environment. We value teamwork and foster a positive work culture. We provide high-quality, customer-focused de-watering and fluid transfer solutions. With decades of expertise, our pump division delivers comprehensive solutions from design to on-site installation, system monitoring to dismantle and demobilization, and manufactures over 50% of our products in-house.

Responsibilities

• A Field Project Technician supports the execution of field-based pump installation projects by performing technical tasks, coordinating on-site responsibilities, and ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and on time.
• This role ensures safe, precise, and efficient installation of temporary pump and piping systems used in utilities, infrastructure, and construction projects.
• Essential Functions:
  • Assist with on-site coordination of daily project activities
  • Read and interpret project plans, specifications, and technical drawings
  • Perform field tasks related to installation, testing, and dismantle of dewatering projects
  • Fusion and electrofusion of HDPE pipe and fittings
  • Set up, operate, and maintain fusion equipment and tools
  • Conduct visual and mechanical inspections of fused joints
  • Document daily progress, site conditions, and any issues encountered
  • Communicate updates and field changes to Project Managers and Site Supervisors
  • Troubleshoot field challenges and recommend practical solutions
  • Adhere to applicable safety standards including Opifex-Synergy, OSHA, MSHA, EMR, and site-specific requirements
  • Perform routine equipment maintenance and report repair needs
  • Maintain tools in good working order per MSHA and OSHA regulations
  • Participate in project closeout documentation and reporting
  • Build positive relationships with customers
  • Exhibit strong teamwork

Requirements

• Previous construction or manual labor experience
• Experience working with or around heavy machinery
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to work flexible shifts
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Military service will be considered in lieu of education/certification experience as applicable

Qualifications

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

Skills

• High level of physical stamina and mobility required in jobsite and yard environments
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and maneuvering of tools, chains, tarps, and equipment weighing 50+ pounds
• Regular bending, squatting, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
• Prolonged standing, walking, and working on uneven terrain such as gravel, dirt, or pavement
• Climbing in and out of trucks, onto trailers, or equipment is required
• Ability to work from heights and maintain balance on steps, ladders, or platforms
• Fine motor skills and manual dexterity required for controls, tie-downs, and documentation
• Safety protocols are required at all times
• Must safely operate vehicles and remain alert in hazardous driving and yard conditions
• Occasional pushing, pulling, and positioning of heavy materials or components

Benefits & Perks

• $4,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!
• Core Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions, 401(k) & Roth retirement plans with company matching, Generous paid time off and company-paid holidays, Company-Paid Wellness, Employee Assistance, and Discount Programs, Boot/PPE Annual Allowance, Career Development & Company-Paid Training
• Additional Eligibility Requirements: All successful candidates must undergo a drug test and background check before their start date. Opifex-Synergy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.