What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician/Technologist-Delivery (US CITIZEN/W2 ONLY) position at Varstaff?
Varstaff is currently searching for an Engineering Technician/Technologist-Delivery professional!
This is an immediate need.
Pay Rate: $28 - $32 /hr
Approximate hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Typical schedule: Monday–Thursday (9 hours), Friday (half-day). Subject to change depending on team needs.
Job Summary:
Engineering technicians work with explosive materials and associated hardware for use in the oil and gas industry. They are responsible for safely preparing, handling, and detonating explosives to achieve specific test objectives. This role requires a strong understanding of explosives safety protocols, and regulations.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Conduct testing.
• Explosive record keeping.
• Test data collection & documentation.
• Forklift operations.
• Crane operations.
• Pressure operations.
• Metal fabrication.
o Metal arc welding
o Cutting torch
o Plasma cutter
• Facilities & equipment maintenance
• Observes safe working practices, rules and regulations, wears PPE as required and correct and report hazards immediately.
Marginal Functions:
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
Experience:
o Experience working with explosives preferred.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
o Basic Microsoft skills (Word, Excel)
o Use of common hand/pneumatic tools
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct full-scale explosive testing (not lab-based).
• Maintain explosive record keeping (critical and regulated by ATF).
• Collect and document test data.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and pressure systems.
• Perform metal fabrication (arc welding, cutting torch, plasma cutter).
• Maintain facilities and equipment.
• Follow strict safety protocols and wear PPE.
Experience & Skills
• No minimum years of experience required; open to candidates with the right attitude and willingness to learn.
• Willingness to learn and perform physically demanding work is essential.
• Preferred: prior experience in metal fabrication.
• Experience with explosives is a bonus (often from military background), but not required—training is provided.
• Open to candidates from military, manufacturing, or other transferable industries.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills and use of hand/pneumatic tools.
Travel Requirements
• Estimated at 10%.
• Mostly local (e.g., across Houston), with rare out-of-town trips (e.g., Houma, LA).
• Travel is volunteer-based within the team.
Work Environment
• On-site at Rosharon, TX.
• PPE provided: FR coveralls, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, hard hat.
• Casual dress allowed (e.g., shorts and T-shirts under coveralls).
Team Structure
• Works closely with a senior technician for training and support.
• Two-person operations only—no solo work due to safety policies.
Safety
• High emphasis on explosives safety and regulatory compliance.
• Explosive record keeping is a legal responsibility (ATF-regulated).
• Strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols.
Education/Certification Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No specific certifications required; all necessary training and certifications provided internally.
(reference req #: 1SLBJP00001788)
Salary : $28 - $32
