Field Engineer
Job Description
Field Engineer role at FourQuest Energy delivering specialized procedure development, onsite technical support, bid/RFQ assistance, and Health & Safety and Quality Management Systems compliance in Indianapolis, IN (onsite).
Responsibilities
- Develop cleaning, flushing, testing, and other specialized procedures
- Troubleshoot technical problems involving momentum, mass, and energy transport, including fluid flow in piping, fluid mixing, and fluid compressibility using principles from chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, and related physical/natural sciences
- Complete engineering calculations including cleaning force ratio for compressible and non-compressible flow, fluid velocity, volume and mass flow rates, reaction force, and heat and mass transfer
- Provide technical recommendations to field staff on equipment, chemistry, service, and durations during job execution
- Revise onsite procedures, including marking P&IDs, creating valve alignment sheets, and recalculating mass flows, velocities, or heat loss due to job modifications
- Conduct system walkdowns and perform field verifications
- Support Operations with hands-on tasks to learn equipment, procedures, and business
- Provide initial bid request assessment by calculating system volumes, lengths, equipment requirements, and outlining basic job methodology
- Research and coordinate equipment and materials with vendors as needed
- Coordinate with Operations, Sales, and Proposals to support preparation of an RFQ
- Actively participate in FourQuest Health & Safety policies and practices and ensure adherence to safety legislation
- Communicate HSE issues or concerns to your Manager or Supervisor and propose constructive solutions
- Ensure client safety obligations are completed per agreement terms and communicated to relevant parties
- Work with Engineering leadership in setting, executing, and monitoring company business goals and policies
- Maintain adherence to FourQuest Quality Management Systems
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management
Key Accountabilities
- Procedure Development: develop cleaning, flushing, testing, and other specialized procedures; apply physics/chemistry/maths/engineering to problems involving fluid flow, mixing, and compressibility; perform calculations such as cleaning force ratio, velocity, flow rates, reaction forces, and heat/mass transfer
- Technical Support: recommend equipment, chemistry, service approach, and durations; update onsite procedures (P&ID marking, valve alignment sheets, recalculations for mass flows/velocities/heat loss); complete system walkdowns and field verifications; assist Operations with hands-on learning
- Sales Support: assess bid requests (system volumes, lengths, equipment requirements, basic methodology); coordinate equipment/materials with vendors; liaise with Operations, Sales, and Proposals on RFQs
- Health & Safety: follow safety legislation and FourQuest H&S practices; escalate HSE concerns with solutions; ensure client obligations are met per agreements
- Other: support Engineering leadership on business goals/policies; ensure adherence to Quality Management Systems; complete duties assigned by Management
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering Sciences (Chemical or Mechanical)
- License Class C
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
- Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Basic First Aid; Advanced First Aid preferred
- 0-5 years experience in Oil and Gas field service related to FourQuest Energy’s service lines
- 0-5 years of pre-commissioning experience
- 0-5 years of field experience
Attributes
- High integrity and honesty
- Goal oriented to achieve targets through an assigned team of sales professionals
- Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, persistent, and determined
- High energy/activity levels
- Drive for business results and continuous learning
- Team spirit through collaboration
Job-Related Abilities
- Good communication skills to interpret concise directions
- Good analytical and decision-making skills
- Physical stamina and endurance for repetitive tasks
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to visualize how tools operate
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work alone and with others
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize effectively
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance