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Southwest Fluid Products Inc is a leading provider of water and wastewater treatment solutions, dedicated to excellence in every aspect of our operations. Since 1977 Our commitment to service over time has earned us a reputation for reliability, trustworthiness, and long-term partnerships.

Position: Field Installation Specialist

Location: Field-based (travel required); yard based in Mineral Wells, TX

Reports to: Field Crew Lead or Field Foreman

Position Summary:

Southwest Fluid Products, Inc. (“SWFP”) is seeking a Field Installation Specialist to support the field installation, assembly, fabrication, repair, and commissioning support of water and wastewater treatment projects.

This is a hands-on, field-based role that requires a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, willingness to travel, and the ability to work safely and productively as part of a field crew. The Field Installation Specialist supports installation work under the direction of a Field Crew Lead or Field Foreman.

This role includes multiple skill levels, from entry-level field support to advanced installation and craft capability. Advancement is based on demonstrated skill, safety, quality, consistency, and field performance — not tenure alone.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Field Installation and Assembly

• Support installation of water and wastewater treatment plant systems, components, piping, tanks, equipment, and related infrastructure.
• Assist with layout, fit-up, assembly, bolt-up, anchoring, leveling, and alignment of project components.
• Install and support mechanical systems in accordance with drawings, specifications, and direction from field leadership.
• Assist with startup, repair, refurbishment, and field modification work as required.

2) Field Fabrication and Mechanical Work

• Perform grinding, cutting, torch work, drilling, material preparation, and basic fabrication tasks as needed.
• Assist with pipe fit-up, tank installation, structural components, platforms, supports, and related field work.
• Perform welding tasks only when qualified and directed by field leadership.
• Support tank building and other SWFP-specific installation methods as trained.

3) Drawings, MTOLs, and Field Layout Support

• Read and work from drawings, specifications, and installation details based on skill level.
• Assist with use of MTOLs and material staging for field projects.
• Identify missing, damaged, incorrect, or incomplete materials and report issues promptly.
• Support field leadership in confirming that installed work matches project requirements.

4) Safety and Quality

• Work safely at all times and follow SWFP safety policies, site requirements, and field leadership direction.
• Participate in daily JSAs, toolbox talks, and jobsite safety practices.
• Perform work to meet or exceed SWFP quality standards.
• Report unsafe conditions, quality concerns, damaged materials, or installation issues immediately.

5) Team Support and Jobsite Readiness

• Assist Field Crew Leads and Field Foremen as directed.
• Help maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Support scaffold building, housekeeping, material handling, loading, unloading, and general site preparation.
• Maintain a professional attitude on job sites, including limited and respectful customer interaction when required.

Skill Levels and Classification:

The Field Installation Specialist role at SWFP includes multiple skill levels. Placement within a level is based on demonstrated capability, field performance, safety, quality, and ability to work independently, and not tenure alone.

1) Level I (Entry Level at SWFP)

• Supports field crews with basic installation, material handling, site preparation, housekeeping, and general labor tasks.
• Learns SWFP field standards, safety expectations, installation methods, tools, and equipment.
• Performs basic grinding, material preparation, bolt-up, assembly support, and cleanup tasks under supervision.
• Assists with loading, unloading, staging, and organizing materials.
• Demonstrates reliability, coachability, and willingness to learn.

2) Level II (Intermediate)

• Performs field installation tasks with increasing independence and accuracy.
• Reads and follows drawings, installation details, and field direction with limited supervision.
• Assists with fit-up, alignment, layout support, pipe installation, equipment setting, and tank-related work.
• Understands and works from MTOLs with support from field leadership.
• Identifies material issues, installation conflicts, and quality concerns and reports them promptly.
• Demonstrates consistent safety habits, quality workmanship, and dependable productivity.

3) Level III (Advanced)

• Performs advanced field installation, mechanical, fabrication, and repair tasks with minimal supervision.
• Reads and interprets drawings independently and works from MTOLs accurately.
• Supports complex installation sequencing, field modifications, and troubleshooting.
• Assists in training and supporting lower-level Field Installation Specialists.
• Demonstrates strong ownership of safety, quality, productivity, and jobsite professionalism.
• May perform qualified welding or specialized fabrication tasks when tested, qualified, and directed by field leadership.

Advancement and Evaluation:

1) Skill level is evaluated through field performance, safety record, quality of work, technical ability, and consistency.

2) Advancement is based on demonstrated skill, reliability, coachability, leadership potential, and ability to work with increasing independence.

3) Pay rates and responsibilities may vary by classification level.

4) Advancement beyond Level III may lead to Field Crew Lead consideration based on leadership ability, technical competence, and field maturity.

Required Qualifications (must have at hire):

1) High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent preferred.

2) Valid driver’s license required.

3) Willingness to travel for multi-day out-of-town jobs.

4) Ability to work safely and follow direction in active construction and field environments.

5) Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn field installation methods.

6) Prior field installation, construction, mechanical, welding, fabrication, utilities, or water/wastewater experience preferred.

Trainable / Preferred Skills:

1) Ability to read and interpret drawings, details, and installation instructions.

2) Experience with tools, equipment, rigging, fit-up, or mechanical installation.

3) Welding or fabrication experience is a plus, but not required for all levels.

4) Experience in water, wastewater, utilities, industrial, or construction environments.

5) Tank building, semi-automatic welding tractor operation, and specialized SWFP installation methods may be trained as needed.

Physical and Work Requirements:

1) Must be fit-for-duty and able to safely perform physical labor.

2) Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally.

3) Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and active construction environments.

4) Must be able to climb, kneel, bend, work at heights, and stand for extended periods.

5) Must be able to travel and work out of town as required to meet project schedules.

Schedule and Travel:

1) This is a field-based role with frequent travel.

2) Multi-day out-of-town jobs should be expected.

3) Overtime and weekend work may be required as needed to meet project schedules.

4) This role is not on-call.

What this Role is Not:

1) No design or engineering responsibilities.

2) No estimating or proposal work.

3) No project management responsibility.

4) Limited customer interaction; primary focus is field execution.

Career Progression Path:

SWFP is committed to developing field talent. A typical progression path for this role is:

Field Installation Specialist I → Field Installation Specialist II → Field Installation Specialist III → Field Crew Lead → Field Foreman → Operations Superintendent

Advancement is based on performance, leadership ability, technical competence, safety record, quality of work, and consistency.

Cultural Expectations:

Successful Field Installation Specialists at SWFP:

1) Take pride in their work.

2) Do things the right way, not the easy way.

3) Look out for their crew.

4) Show up ready to work every day.

5) Learn, improve, and raise the standard over time.

This role strongly reflects SWFP’s core values of Do It Right and Raise the Standard.

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person