Heat Treat Technician

About Team:

TEAM, Inc. is a global leader in integrated asset integrity solutions, offering high-quality inspection, heat treating, and specialized maintenance services to the refining, petrochemical, power, pipeline, aerospace, and other industrial sectors. We are committed to safety, innovation, and performance excellence-delivering services that ensure asset reliability and minimize downtime.

Position Overview:

TEAM is seeking motivated and reliable Heat-Treating Technician having specific experience with Electrical Resistance Methods. The Heat-Treating Technician - Electrical Resistance is responsible for independently executing thermal operations such as post weld heat treatment (PWHT) using electrical resistance methods. This role includes the preparation, application, monitoring, and documentation of controlled heat cycles on various industrial components, including piping, vessels, and structural weldments. Candidates with additional experience in induction or combustion heat treating methods are highly encouraged to apply, as this role may support a wide range of thermal processing scopes in field and shop environments.

Why Team:

• Excellent benefits, 401k match, paid vacation and holidays, overtime with full travel and per-diem paid.

• Work with top-tier equipment and support teams in a high-impact environment.

• Opportunities for training along with growth into other inspection or technical services, project management or leadership roles.

• A performance-driven, safety-first culture built on trust, teamwork, and technical excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform setup, operation, and breakdown of electrical resistance heating systems, including ceramic pad heaters, controllers, and thermocouple assemblies.

• Execute post weld heat treatment (PWHT) and preheat activities in accordance with job procedures, specifications, and applicable codes.

• Lay out and install heat treating blankets, insulation, and thermocouples with precision and consistency.

• Program, monitor, and record temperature cycles using digital and analog temperature control units and recorders.

• Interpret technical documents such as weld procedures, stress relief specs, and heat treat drawings.

• Troubleshoot equipment, wiring, and temperature control issues during active operations.

• Provide on-site coordination with welders, inspectors, and client representatives.

• Maintain accurate records of heat cycles, charts, and equipment logs for QA/QC and client reporting.

• Follow all safety procedures and protocols involving electrical equipment, elevated temperatures, confined spaces, and live units.

• Train or mentor assistants and junior technicians as assigned.

• Follow all safety rules, client site protocols, and TEAM's Life Critical Expectations.

• Perform general labor duties related to rigging, lifting, and access equipment setup.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in induction heating systems, including coil setup, power pack operation, and pipe surface prep.

• Familiarity with combustion heat treating, including burner setup and temperature monitoring.

• Prior work in refining, petrochemical, fabrication, or power generation environments.

• Electrical or instrumentation background is a strong plus.

• Experience supporting NDT, welding, or mechanical integrity scopes.

• Familiarity with welding, inspection, or other industrial trades.

• Current TWIC, OSHA 10/30, or other industry-standard safety certifications.

• Basic mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with tools/equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record.

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening background check.

• Must be able to obtain TWIC, DISA, and/or other site access credentials.

• 2-5 years of hands-on experience performing electrical resistance heat treating (ERHT) in industrial environments.

• Strong knowledge of ceramic heating pads, controller programming, thermocouple application, and insulation layout.

• Familiarity with weld joint preparation and applicable codes (ASME, API, etc.).

• Ability to read P&IDs, isometric drawings, and equipment specifications related to heat treatment scopes.

• Willingness to travel and work in various environments typically found in Oil and Gas, Nuclear, Power, Municipality, Aerospace, and other type settings.

• Willingness and ability to work extended shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules as required.

• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various environmental conditions.

• Strong work ethic with a safety-first mindset.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

• Sufficient personal mobility to maneuver in a standard, refinery or plant environment to include the ability to access elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells except when performing non-field duties.

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employees to communicate effectively.

• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employees to investigations.

• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine office duties.

• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

• Ability to maintain focus and multitask with effective communication skills.

Work Conditions

• Position is based out of a TEAM field office or client site location.

• Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere.

• Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors and client personnel.

• Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.

• Able to wear safety equipment for any task and as required by the safety department for personal protection.

• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.

• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

• Willingness and ability to work extended shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules as required.

• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various environmental conditions.


This job description outlines the general tasks and work difficulty for the position but does not specify the exact duties and responsibilities of individual roles.

It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.


The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

TEAM Industrial Services, Inc. strictly prohibits discrimination against applicants, employees, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.

TEAM's Core Values

Safety First / Quality Always - In everything we do

Integrity - Uncompromising standards of integrity and ethical conduct

Service Leadership - Leading Service Quality, professionalism and responsiveness

Innovation - Supports continuous growth and improvement

Pride and Respect - For our customers, for each other and for all our stakeholders

Teamwork - Global teamwork and collaboration

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