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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for est in the United States is $42.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $42.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Est position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Estimator, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of construction or manufacturing processes, often supported by a degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field. Familiarity with cost estimation software (such as Bluebeam, ProEst, or Microsoft Excel) and industry standards is often required, along with relevant certifications like the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) certification. Exceptional communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with project managers, architects, and clients make a candidate stand out. These skills are crucial to delivering accurate cost projections, facilitating project planning, and ensuring competitive and profitable bids.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Estimator?

As an Estimator, you can expect to review project plans and specifications, perform quantity take-offs, and develop detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment. Collaboration is common, as you will frequently communicate with project managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to clarify requirements and obtain competitive pricing. Estimators also participate in bid meetings, track changes or updates to project scopes, and prepare documentation for proposals. This role requires excellent organization to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring accuracy in all submissions.

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Infographic showing various Est job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 83% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,592 per year, or $42.1 per hour.

Lead Field EST Technician

Cooper Machinery Services

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Lead Field EST Technician
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Services
Group: Regular Full Time
Location: Houston, TX
Job Overview:
The Lead Field EST Technician will provide hands-on technical and operations support of reciprocating compression equipment and supporting utility systems within customer facilities related to mechanical upgrades for emissions reduction. Commissioning, start-up, operations, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, performance testing, and trouble-shooting situations as required. This position requires strong mechanical experience and familiarity with emissions reduction and electrical and controls support. Focus on emissions reduction will deliver a capable well-trained and experienced team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Planning and execution of site installation activities for Reciprocating Compression equipment associated with emissions reduction modifications.
  • Investigate and resolve customer reports of technical problems with equipment.
  • Eliminate future operational or service difficulties by performing preventative maintenance as requested by the customer.
  • Through accepted standard troubleshooting processes, diagnose and correct engine problems and / or compressor problems.
  • Perform testing of equipment in the field.
  • Perform minor repairs, major repairs or corrective maintenance on customer equipment including reciprocating engines and compressors.
  • Complete daily safety checks and report safety concerns.
  • Monitor key and critical operating variables and other process data to ensure that the engine and compressor units are operating within design parameters.
  • On-site, attend operations meetings with client personnel to proactively identify issues and lead the efforts to resolve them.
  • Participate in construction activities to ensure process designs are used for operational and safety, identifying improvements in unit operations based on actual field experience.
  • Learn, share, and implement best practices with extended Reciprocating Compression Engineering, Sales, and Operations team members.
  • Establish working relationships with key customer contacts including operators, engineering, and maintenance personnel to proactively cultivate the customer relationship and manage long term and short-term issues.
  • Support turn-around activities for customers including identification / justification, procedure writing, reviews, equipment inspection, etc.

Required Qualifications:
  • Associates Degree with a technical concentration or equivalent work experience
  • Formal training in a technical certificate program
  • Technical training in the oil and gas industry or associated industry
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in Reciprocating Compression
  • Electrical and Controls experience is a plus.
  • Meets all sublevel (FTGNR I) requirements.
  • Must have the following attributes:

    • Safety focused, Service-oriented, Business focused, A self-starter.
    • Dependable with ability to multi-task successfully
    • Mature, with the ability to take direction and thick on the fly based on the type of work and needs of the customer / business.
    • Well-developed administrative and organizational skills,
    • Results oriented with a sense of urgency.
    • Good verbal and written communication skills and above average interpersonal skills are required.
    • Clear, concise, and accurate service reporting is required.

  • Master the Core competencies.

    • Basic tools
    • Basic Engine & Compressor Theory
    • Expanded Product Knowledge

      • Cooper Bessemer, Ajax, Superior Engine, Superior Compressor, Gemini Compressor, Clark, Waukesha, Dresser, Caterpillar

        • Basic Shop Math Skills
        • Basic Computer skills - Word & Excel
        • Equipment Documentation e.g., drawings...etc.

      • Basic leadership skills
      • Engine Balancing
      • Web Deflection/Alignment
      • Service bulletins

Cooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, s
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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