Solstice Consulting Group is seeking a Lead Midstream Field Service Specialist for our Oil & Gas Equipment & Services client. This is a remote position with 50%+ travel (including overnights) within the Northeast Region of West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.
• Hourly rate of $45 to $54 DOE plus OT (average 40 - 48 hours per week), on-call payments, company vehicle, cell phone, and full benefits
• 8+ years of oil & gas field service experience including experience with dehydration, gas processing, and/or similar systems
• Experience working with midstream clients in the Northeast required
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Lead Midstream Field Service Specialist to support and guide regional field service operations for midstream systems and process equipment. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who provides field-based guidance, troubleshooting expertise, and day-to-day coordination for field technicians. The Field Service Lead plays a key role in ensuring safe, efficient execution of work, delivering high-quality service to customers, and partnering to enhance operational performance.
Responsibilities:
Field Leadership & Support
• Serve as a lead resource in the field, supporting team members with complex jobs, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Reinforce expectations around HSEQ and customer service.
• Support onboarding and training of new technicians and assist with skill development of the team.
Field Technical Operations
• Lead and support installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of midstream systems, including dehydration, gas filtration, separation, mitigation systems, and process equipment.
• Provide troubleshooting support across electrical, automation, and mechanical systems.
• Ensure execution of preventive maintenance programs, inspections, calibrations, sampling, and cleanouts.
• Review field work for quality, accuracy, and effective root-cause resolution.
Customer Support
• Serve as a lead field contact for customers, ensuring professional communication and high levels of service.
• Communicate job status, findings, and recommendations clearly to customers and internal teams.
• Support service opportunities, including parts recommendations in partnership with sales and operations teams.
Controls & Automation Support
• Provide field-level support for PLCs, control panels, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Work with engineering and controls teams to improve system reliability, troubleshooting, and serviceability.
• Interpret and apply P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical documentation in field applications.
Process Improvement & Field Reporting
• Complete and review field reports, maintenance records, and service documentation for accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify recurring issues, field trends, and improvement opportunities, and share feedback with internal teams.
• Support coordination of field activities, scheduling, and resource planning to ensure efficient execution.
Requirements:
· 8+ years of experience in a field service or technical role within an industrial or energy services environment; supervisory / lead level experience preferred.
· Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems; midstream or gas processing experience strongly preferred.
· Working knowledge of PLC’s, control panels, instrumentation, and low-voltage electrical systems.
• · Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer-facing skills.