Power Technical Advisor- Eastern Region Universal Plant Services - 4.1 Deer Park, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Customer communication High school diploma or GED Mechanical drawings Driver's License Productivity software Mechanical knowledge Full Job Description The Power Technical Advisor is responsible for supporting field operations, maintenance projects, turnarounds, and specialty services within the industrial and power sectors. The Technical Advisor serves as a key liaison between customers, operations teams, and field personnel to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer expectations and company standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in industrial services, power generation, or related mechanical disciplines, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Experience in power plants, refineries, petrochemical facilities, or heavy industrial environments is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities Provide technical support and field expertise for maintenance, turnaround, outage, and specialty service projects. Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers, operations teams, and field personnel. Assist with project planning, execution strategies, manpower coordination, and scope development. Conduct site visits, inspections, and customer meetings to identify project opportunities and operational needs. Support estimating, proposal development, and job costing activities. Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company safety standards, customer requirements, and industry regulations. Troubleshoot operational and technical issues in the field and recommend effective solutions. Collaborate with Operations Managers and Account Managers to support customer satisfaction and business growth. Monitor project progress, productivity, and quality to ensure successful project execution. Assist with developing work procedures, technical documentation, and best practices. Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support long-term partnerships and repeat business. Participate in post-job reviews to identify lessons learned and continuous improvement opportunities. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or related certification preferred. Minimum of 5+ years of experience in industrial services, power generation, maintenance, outages, turnarounds, or related heavy industrial environments. Strong understanding of industrial equipment, mechanical systems, and field service operations. Experience supporting power plants, refineries, petrochemical facilities, or similar industrial sites preferred. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and work scopes. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project-related reporting systems. Ability to travel to customer sites and support field operations as needed. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required. Preferred Experience Power generation experience Turbine, boiler, rotating equipment, or specialty maintenance knowledge Turnaround/outage planning and execution Customer relationship management Industrial safety and compliance standards Supervisory Responsibilities Provide guidance, technical direction, and support to field personnel, craft labor, subcontractors, and project teams. Assist Operations Managers with coordinating daily workforce activities and project execution. Monitor employee performance, productivity, and adherence to company safety standards and operational procedures. Support onboarding, mentoring, and technical training of field employees and junior team members. Participate in workforce planning, manpower allocation, and scheduling to meet project demands and customer expectations. Promote a positive team environment focused on safety, accountability, communication, and operational excellence. Assist with conducting field audits, safety observations, and quality inspections to ensure compliance with company and customer standards. Provide input regarding employee performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and development opportunities as needed. Serve as a leadership resource during outages, turnarounds, and critical project activities to help ensure successful project execution. Working Conditions Work is performed in a combination of office and field environments, including power plants, substations, and construction sites Exposure to outdoor conditions such as heat, cold, noise, dust, and inclement weather when visiting job sites Benefits offered: Medical/Dental/Vision Health Savings Account Short-term disability 100% employer paid Long-term Disability 100% employer paid life insurance 401K match Paid time off

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Universal Plant Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

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