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Field Crew Lead

AUC Group
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026
Description

Seven Seas Water Group

Seven Seas Water Group (www.sevenseaswater.com) is a portfolio company owned by investment funds managed by EQT. Headquartered in Tampa, with operations across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG) delivers annually over 20 billion gallons of water to industrial, commercial, governmental, municipal, and hospitality customers. SSWG designs, builds, owns, and operates, delivers new facilities, or acquires and upgrades existing facilities, with the goal of optimizing project risk transfer between the public and private sectors. We have more than 200 water and wastewater treatment plants in operations throughout the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. With an outstanding reputation for decentralized water and wastewater treatment solutions, the SSWG “Water-as-a-Service®” approach seeks to help solve global water and wastewater infrastructure challenges.

SSWG operates two businesses within the water infrastructure space. Seven Seas Water, which provides water treatment and desalination for governmental, hospitality and industrial customers in United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the AUC Group (www.aucgroup.net), which provides decentralized water and wastewater treatment plants for industrial and municipal customers in the United States.

EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT has a track record of more than three decades of developing companies across multiple geographies, sectors, and strategies. EQT has investment strategies covering all phases of a business’ development, from start-up to maturity. EQT has EUR 273 billion in total assets under management (EUR 141 billion in fee-generating assets under management) as of 30 June 2025, within two business segments – Private Capital and Real Assets.

With its roots in the Wallenberg family’s entrepreneurial mindset and philosophy of long-term ownership, EQT is guided by a set of strong values and a distinct corporate culture. EQT manages and advises funds and vehicles that invest across the world with the mission to future-proof companies, generate attractive returns and make a positive impact with everything EQT does.

The EQT AB Group comprises EQT AB (publ) and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, which include general partners and fund managers of EQT funds as well as entities advising EQT funds. EQT has offices in more than 25 countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas and has more than 1,900 employees.

More info: www.eqtgroup.com

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Job Summary

The Field Crew Lead oversees daily field operations for construction projects involving tank construction, welding, rigging, component installation, and blueprint interpretation. Working under the direction of the Field Supervisor, this role provides hands-on leadership, enforces safety standards, supports project coordination, and helps ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily field activities and coordinate crews to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality work.
  • Enforce company safety policies, conduct or assist with toolbox talks, and hold crew members accountable for required PPE and safe work practices.
  • Identify, stop, and report hazards, unsafe behavior, and near-miss events immediately.
  • Serve as the site point of contact when the supervisor is addressing other operational priorities.
  • Promote teamwork, clear communication, professionalism, and a positive job-site culture.
  • Use required construction and business software, including Procore, Paylocity, Fleetio, and KPA.
  • Perform and oversee welding, tank construction, rigging, and component installation in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.
  • Assist with crane and rigging operations, including rigging selection, equipment checks, signalperson duties, and crane operation as trained and required.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, direct crew activities, and verify that tools, materials, rigging, and equipment are available for daily operations.
  • Ensure components are installed according to drawings, specifications, and manufacturer guidelines, and correct deficiencies promptly.
  • Support planning, scheduling, progress reporting, and job documentation, and communicate manpower needs, issues, and delays to management.
  • Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality, enforce attendance expectations, and address performance or behavioral issues as needed.

Qualifications

  • OSHA 30 training required.
  • 3–5 years of construction experience in welding, rigging, tank building, or related trades.
  • Strong knowledge of crane and rigging practices; applicable certifications preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints accurately.
  • Experience installing mechanical or structural components.
  • Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong commitment to safety, accountability, and professional conduct.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs., work at heights, and perform manual labor in active construction environments and varying weather conditions.
  • Availability to work full time, including overtime and travel to job sites as required.
  • Reliable transportation and adherence to company policies.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

  • Outdoor work in varying weather conditions
  • Work at heights and around heavy equipment
  • Frequent lifting and other physically demanding tasks
  • Exposure to active construction environments
  • Overtime and travel to job sites as required

How To Apply

Candidates must apply through our website, or by sending resumes to Talent@7seaswater.com.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.

Applicant will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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