Project Technician

About the role

Loureiro Engineering Associates is seeking an Project Technician to support our Industrial Services operation based in Plainville, Connecticut. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse mix of industrial projects and gain hands-on experience in several of our service areas and operating divisions.

Responsibilities

• Support all Industrial Services functions, including operations and maintenance of remediation systems (wastewater, soil vapor extraction, groundwater, etc.), decontamination/demolition, plumbing, electrical, and machine guarding.
• Prepare and distribute work plans to install crews.
• Prepare and distribute project-specific safety plans and documentation.
• Coverage of client project needs and maintain frequent communication with: Install crews, Superintendents, Project Managers, Clients.
• Coordinate weekly staff scheduling.
• Coordinate procurement of project-specific equipment and materials.
• Conduct pre-job walks.
• Lead or support safety tailgate meetings.
• Absorb and assist with estimating.
• Support field installations involving industrial projects and systems.
• Assist install crews when necessary.
• Read and write work instructions.
• Read and interpret diagrams, drawings, manuals, schematics, and instructions.
• Work from electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Use precision measuring instruments and equipment to check machines or mechanical equipment for accuracy and reliability.
• Troubleshoot remediation systems and capital equipment as required.
• Refer technical difficulties to the Superintendent or Project Manager.
• Ensure compliance with Loureiro and client-specific safety standards.
• Promote and adhere to safety protocols and good field practices.
• Apply training such as: Lockout/Tagout (preferred), OSHA 10 (preferred), OSHA 30 (preferred), NFPA 70E (preferred).

Requirements

• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of delegating effectively.
• A clear communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Mechanically inclined with excellent hand–eye coordination.
• Technically adept and comfortable reading drawings, diagrams, and schematics.
• A reliable team player who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Safety-focused and disciplined in following procedures.
• Intellectually curious with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Self-driven, self-motivated, and capable of taking ownership of tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, technical school training, or equivalent.
• Basic acumen with hand tools and troubleshooting tools.
• Foundational experience with powered tools such as cordless tools and bandsaws for: Cutting of metal, plastic, and fiberglass materials, Drilling and tapping straight holes, Making straight cuts, Concrete hammer drilling.
• Basic mathematics skills.
• Knowledge of equipment installation, maintenance, and preventive maintenance for capital equipment and production systems.
• Ability to work from drawings, schematics, and technical prints of moderate complexity.
• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and demanding environment.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments to verify machine/equipment accuracy (preferred).
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Adherence to safety protocols and proper PPE use.
• Physical strength and stamina to perform installation and maintenance tasks.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Skills

• Knowledge of repair and troubleshooting methods used in remediation systems.
• Experience operating wastewater treatment systems, including supervision of system operation, maintenance, and repair (highly applicable).
• Experience using precision measuring instruments for accuracy checks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, financial, and wellness benefits that support you in and out of work.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).