What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Decommission Technician - Tear Down position at Sunbelt Solomon?
We are seeking a skilled Field Decommission Technician to perform hands-on dismantling and removal of equipment, infrastructure, and materials from operational sites across our nationwide territories, with a primary focus on the central region of the U.S. (ideal candidates based in Texas). This role requires up to 80% travel, a strong mechanical background, and the ability at times to work in demanding conditions while adhering to strict safety and environmental protocols. Join our team to contribute to environmentally responsible decommissioning processes and meet critical project deadlines:
- Dismantle and remove equipment, infrastructure, and materials from operational sites using hand-held plasma cutters and Atomic Oxygen (AO) equipment.
- Operate heavy machinery, including excavators and telehandlers, ensuring safe and efficient task completion.
- Work extended shifts in physically demanding environments, maintaining productivity and professionalism.
- Adhere to all safety guidelines, participating in the company’s safety program and reporting all accidents or near-misses immediately to the crew leader or superintendent.
- Follow environmental specifications, including spill containment protocols, to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Complete assigned work orders and daily tasks as directed by the crew leader or superintendent, meeting project deadlines.
- Safely operate pneumatic, electric and hand tools, as well as industrial equipment, while adhering to capacity and load limits for rolling stock equipment.
- High School Diploma or GED (required).
- Valid Driver’s License (required); Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean driving record (preferred).
- Strong mechanical background with proven experience meeting deadlines in high-pressure environments.
- Familiarity with operating excavators, telehandlers, or similar heavy equipment (preferred).
- Basic proficiency with pneumatic, electric, and hand tools (required); torch and rigging experience (helpful but not required).
- Ability to work extended hours per day in physically demanding conditions and travel up to 80% of the time, including overnights.
- Commitment to safety protocols and ability to follow company policies, including environmental and spill containment procedures.
- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on equipment maintenance and project efficiency.
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Adaptability to demanding schedules, varying environmental conditions, and extensive travel.
Where Potential Powers Progress
At Sunbelt Solomon, we believe progress starts with people — their ideas, their expertise, and their drive to make energy work better. With more than a century of combined experience, we deliver full-lifecycle power, energy, and automation solutions across the Americas.
From our 39 locations and a team of over 1,600 skilled professionals, we serve nearly every industry with the people, products, and insight needed to keep the electricity running. Our solutions span low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, covering the complete electrical lifecycle, from design and engineering to operation, maintenance, modernization, and sustainable decommissioning. We’re known for our expertise in remanufacturing electrical equipment, including transformers and switchgear, and for providing flexible, reliable temporary power rental solutions. Through the Sunbelt Solomon family of brands, including Trinity Power, Magna IV Engineering, and Power Solutions Group, we combine deep technical field experience with advanced engineering and turnkey project delivery.
Together, we help customers optimize performance, extend asset life, and achieve sustainability goals while building a more resilient, efficient energy future. At our core, we’re powered by people — innovators, engineers, technicians, and problem solvers — all working together to deliver energy solutions that move industries forward.
Mission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values
In developing our mission, purpose, vision and core business values, we engaged in a thoughtful process that incorporated the combined principles of our family of companies and reflects our commitment to valuing our history and investing in our people, services, and products.
- Mission: Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer-centricity we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services.
- Purpose: To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve.
- Vision: To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services.
- Core Values:
- People: The core of our success.
- Safety: It’s in our DNA.
- Strategic: We forge our own future.
- Sustainability: Industry leaders in power distribution life cycle management.
- Performance: delivering excellence at every opportunity.
Company Benefits
Sunbelt Solomon offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package to employees who work 30 hours per week or more following 90 days of employment. Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401k with company match, life insurance and disability, paid vacation, sick time, and holiday. Temp employees are not eligible for company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Pre-Employment Screening
Following an offer of employment all candidates are required to complete a background check and drug screen prior to being cleared to start employment. A physical and respiratory fit test may also be required based on the job responsibilities and location of the position.