Field & Laboratory Technician

General Summary

The Field & Laboratory Technician will provide critical support across both environments and is essential to maintaining safe, efficient, and consistent operations while supporting a growing portfolio of technical projects. The position will address current safety gaps, improve lab maintenance and organization, and bridge key knowledge gaps in field construction and pipeline-related activities.

Why GTI Energy?

GTI Energy is where complex energy challenges meet bold solutions. With expertise in energy research, technology development, and business innovation, partners across every sector trust us to build and demonstrate solutions for better-performing energy systems. Guided by systems thinking, collaboration, and innovation, we are focused on driving progress that matters for people everywhere.

Being part of the GTI Energy team means being surrounded by people that are passionate and purpose driven, empowered to continuously learn, ask hard questions, and leverage their knowledge and experience to drive toward a greater purpose.

We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We prioritize and maintain a respectful culture, and we ensure reasonable accommodation is made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.

Work Location

The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters. This is a laboratory-based position that requires in-person work 5 days a week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support execution of laboratory testing programs including setup, monitoring, and teardown
• Assist with field activities such as pipeline installation, repair, purging, and system preparation
• Maintain and organize laboratory spaces including Pipe Farm, 636 Lab, and Grey/Green Labs
• Serve as area safety support ensuring proper PPE use and adherence to safety procedures
• Perform equipment maintenance and ensure readiness of tools and test rigs
• Operate equipment such as forklifts and assist with material handling
• Support multiple concurrent projects to ensure timely and efficient execution
• Assist in developing and maintaining best practices for lab and field operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Understanding of field construction practices and safety requirements
• Familiarity with pipeline systems including installation, repair, and purging
• Knowledge of maintenance tools and general equipment upkeep
• Ability to follow and enforce safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout
• Strong hands-on technical aptitude
• Ability to work across both lab and field environments
• Trained in laboratory and field safety
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and relevant software

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 70 pounds
• Standing 1-2 hours
• Pushing up to 2500 pounds on a pallet jack
• Working in hot, dusty conditions
• Working with hot gases, solids, liquids, steam, combustion equipment, high pressures
• Uneven working surfaces, granting, and ladders

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required
• 2 – 5+ years of relevant experience with a high school diploma, or 1 – 3+ years of relevant work experience with an associate’s degree
• Forklift Certification preferred
• Welding Certification preferred

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $24 - $29 USD hourly. This salary range is GTI Energy’s good faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, GTI Energy’s business or organizational needs and an individual’s relevant experience, education, qualifications, certifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, and/or performance. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus. The range listed is just one component of GTI Energy’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, paid time off, and region-specific benefits.

EEO Statement

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at View email address on click.appcast.io and we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information.

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