Technician/Technologist - Delivery

We are seeking an Engineering Technician to join our team and support explosive testing operations for the oil and gas industry. This role involves hands-on work with explosive materials and associated hardware to achieve specific test objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn specialized skills.
  Key Responsibilities

• Safely prepare, handle, and detonate explosives in accordance with strict safety protocols.
• Conduct full-scale explosive testing (not laboratory-based).
• Maintain accurate and compliant explosive record keeping (regulated by ATF).
• Collect and document test data for analysis and reporting.
• Operate heavy equipment including forklifts, cranes, and pressure systems.
• Perform metal fabrication tasks:
• Metal arc welding
• Cutting torch operations
• Plasma cutting
• Maintain facilities and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Observe and enforce all safety practices, wear PPE, and report hazards immediately.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• Experience working with explosives preferred (military background is a plus).
• Prior experience in metal fabrication is desirable.
• Open to candidates from military, manufacturing, or other transferable industries.
• No minimum years of experience required—training provided.

Skills & Abilities:

• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel).
• Ability to use common hand and pneumatic tools.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Physically capable of performing demanding tasks.

Training & Development

• Extensive on-site training provided (minimum 6 months).
• Full proficiency may take over a year.
• Includes internal crane training and ATF background check.

  Work Environment

• On-site at Rosharon, TX.
• PPE provided: FR coveralls, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, hard hat.
• Casual dress allowed under PPE.
• Two-person operations only—no solo work for safety reasons.

Schedule & Travel

• Typical schedule: Monday–Thursday (9 hours), Friday (half-day).
• Approximate hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
• Minimal overtime.
• Travel: ~10%, mostly local; occasional out-of-town trips (volunteer-based).

Compensation

• Pay Rate: $28–$32 per hour.
• Reimbursable expenses: mileage, hotel, and meals for occasional travel (within reason).
• No per diem.

Safety & Compliance

• Strict adherence to explosives safety protocols and ATF regulations.
• Explosive record keeping is a legal responsibility.
• Mandatory PPE and compliance with all safety rules.

 

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.