Are you seeking a rewarding career with a respected company? 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.
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
- Perform 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
- Maintain accurate records of fusion parameters
- Document daily progress, site conditions, and any issues encountered
- Participate in all training programs directed by the on-site foreman
- 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
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Required Education and Experience
- 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.Supervisory Responsibilities
Work Environment
- Work is primarily conducted in construction sites, equipment yards, and transportation routes
- Regular exposure to heavy machinery and diesel-powered equipment
- Frequent outdoor work in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and wind
- Physically demanding environment with uneven terrain, dust, mud, and loud noise levels
- Duties may involve both shop-based tasks and fieldwork, including travel to remote job sites
- Strict adherence to safety protocols is required at all times
- PPE such as steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection must be worn as required
- Must be comfortable operating around large equipment, confined spaces, or elevated positions
- Lifting heavy components and materials is often required
- Flexibility and adaptability are essential as job site conditions and priorities change rapidly
Travel Required
- Position may require several hours of driving daily to job sites, with possible overnight travel when needed
Physical Demands
- 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
- Must safely operate vehicles and remain alert in hazardous driving and yard conditions
- Occasional pushing, pulling, and positioning of heavy materi