Field Technology Manager – Static Equipment

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc.

Static Equipment Manager leading virtual assembly and metrology services for RMS, an aftermarket turbomachinery provider. Driving technical execution, customer delivery, and static-equipment business growth.

Posted 8/22/2026full-timeBethlehem, Houston • Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in dimensional metrology, virtual assembly, and static equipment applications, with a strong focus on project execution, customer relationship management, and technical leadership. Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that drive business growth and ensure high-quality project delivery in heavy industrial environments.

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Dimensional MetrologyVirtual Assembly TechniquesStatic Equipment ApplicationsProject ManagementTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

3D ScanningLaser TrackingTolerance AnalysisGeometric InspectionEngineering Drawings InterpretationFit-Up AnalysisDimensional ControlField Data CollectionRisk MitigationQuality Standards

Soft Skills

Customer CommunicationMentoringProblem SolvingCollaborationTechnical Advisory

Tools & Technologies

Laser Trackers3D Laser Scanning SystemsProject Management SoftwareMetrology Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

RefiningPetrochemicalChemicalPower GenerationIndustrial ManufacturingEPCsFabricationField ServicesTurnaroundsHeavy Industrial Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, execute, and grow RMS virtual assembly and advanced metrology services for static equipment applications
Own planning and execution of all RMS static equipment virtual assembly projects as technical authority and primary point of accountability
Develop execution strategies using dimensional metrology, 3D scanning, laser tracking, modeling, and virtual assembly techniques
Establish project objectives, requirements, tolerances, deliverables, and acceptance criteria with customers, engineers, fabricators, contractors, and field personnel
Ensure accurate and efficient field data collection and transform data into actionable engineering information
Oversee fit-up analysis, alignment evaluations, dimensional inspections, interference detection, and virtual assembly results
Review and approve customer deliverables
Identify dimensional or fit-up issues before field installation and develop risk-mitigation recommendations
Coordinate metrology, engineering, field services, and project management resources
Drive consistent execution standards, documentation, quality, and repeatable methodologies
Serve as RMS subject matter expert for metrology and virtual assembly applications to static equipment
Provide technical leadership for vessels, reactors, exchangers, columns, piping systems, structural interfaces, and large fabricated components
Develop technical applications, workflows, standards, procedures, training, and best practices
Own growth of the static equipment virtual assembly business, including pipeline, revenue targets, and growth initiatives
Identify target customers, industries, projects, and applications
Develop relationships with plant owners, EPCs, fabricators, contractors, and turnaround organizations
Translate customer challenges into technical solutions and scopes of work
Develop and support technical and commercial proposals, including methodology, resources, schedule, assumptions, and pricing inputs
Partner with sales personnel to advance opportunities and develop presentations, case studies, and value propositions
Act as trusted technical advisor throughout project development and execution
Lead kickoff meetings, technical reviews, execution planning sessions, and final customer presentations
Maintain customer communication and address technical, schedule, and commercial concerns
Mentor supporting personnel and build static equipment virtual assembly into a scalable service offering
Deliver safe, high-quality, on-time projects, customer satisfaction, repeat business, revenue growth, standardized processes, and reduced field fit-up issues and rework

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant technical experience with static equipment in refining, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, industrial manufacturing, or similar heavy industrial environments
Strong hands-on knowledge of dimensional metrology and large-scale measurement technologies, including laser trackers and 3D laser scanning or comparable systems
Demonstrated understanding of virtual assembly, dimensional control, tolerance analysis, alignment, fit-up, and geometric inspection
Knowledge of static equipment fabrication, installation, and repair practices
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, dimensional requirements, GD&T, and equipment tolerances
Ability to lead complex technical field projects from scope development through final customer delivery
Ability to identify business opportunities and build technical solutions around customer needs
Ability to operate independently in field environments under schedule pressure
Ability and willingness to travel 30% or more
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent extensive industry experience may be considered
Ability to pass pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background checks
Must possess a valid driver's license
Able to understand, read, write, and speak English
Authorized to work in the United States
Ability and willingness to lift objects up to 50 lbs. with assistance and perform physically demanding activities including walking, climbing, reaching, kneeling, crawling, balancing, assembling, tool usage, standing, sitting, and bending
Must not have allergies or issues related to handling metals including aluminum, copper, bronze, and steel
Must meet any government-contract requirements applicable to assigned projects
Preferred: 10+ years of combined experience in static equipment, metrology, dimensional control, engineering, fabrication, field services, or related disciplines
Preferred: Experience leading virtual assembly or dimensional control programs for major capital projects, turnarounds, equipment replacements, or complex fabrication projects
Preferred: Experience with EPCs, equipment fabricators, refineries, petrochemical facilities, or major industrial contractors
Preferred: Prior business development, technical sales, estimating, proposal development, or experience developing a new technical service offering or emerging business segment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time position with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week
Remote work may be available
Company random or customer-specific screening participation
Travel to industrial facilities and customer sites
Assistance with lifting objects up to 50 lbs.