Helix Earth | Houston, TX | Onsite | Full-Time

We're looking for an experienced 𝗛𝗩𝗔𝗖 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 to own end-to-end pilot deployments: building units, instrumenting sites, installing and commissioning systems, and keeping them running through the trial period. This is a hands-on role with real ownership and direct impact on how our technology performs in the field.

Helix Earth is a clean tech startup solving one of HVAC's most overlooked problems: humidity. We spun out of Rice University and NASA in 2022 with technology invented by our co-founder Dr. Rawand Rasheed, named to Forbes 30 under 30 for Energy and Green Tech, and we're commercializing it at scale.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗼

𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Assemble and modify 𝗣𝗢𝗖 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀 from the ground up: mechanical assembly, plumbing, basic wiring, fit-up, and rework.
Support site installs and commissioning at customer locations including 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗧𝗨 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, ducting interfaces, mounts, curbs, supports, weatherproofing, and startup checks.
Coordinate with electricians and HVAC contractors on site as needed.
Assist with 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: routing, strain relief, and termination under supervision.

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮

Own pilot instrumentation logistics: prepare, label, and organize 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗔𝗤𝘀 for each POC and pilot site.
Install sensors in the space and on/around the RTU (supply/return/OA), verify operation, and document placement.
Perform basic 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 checks per test plans and maintain records.
Support data logger setup and field networking (SD cards, Wi-Fi/Ethernet bridges, cellular hotspots).

𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

Maintain deployed systems throughout the pilot: 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, part swaps, and rapid response to issues.
Perform 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 (RCA) on failed systems and recommend corrective actions.
Execute DOE and provide design feedback on sub-assemblies and system assemblies to design engineers.

𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

Maintain clean field documentation: as-builts, photos, wiring and plumbing notes, sensor maps, and service logs.
Maintain technical documentation including 𝘄𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀, SOPs, SWIs, and service reports.
Manage field readiness: tools, spares, consumables, packing lists, and site access requirements.
Feed findings and improvement opportunities back to engineering consistently.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿

𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱

𝟱+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 of hands-on HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical service, or adjacent field technician experience.
Comfortable working on 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 with strong safety habits.
Proven ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems: airflow, ducting, pumps, valves, seals, leaks, vibration, noise, and basic electrical symptoms.
𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱/𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 experience (or demonstrated ability to learn quickly).
Strong organization and ownership mindset across tools, sensors, spares, and documentation.
Willingness to 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 including multi-day stays.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱

EPA 608 certification (or ability to obtain quickly) and experience working around refrigerants.
Familiarity with measurement instruments: temperature/RH, pressure, airflow, CO2, power metering/CTs, flow meters.
Experience building 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀, test rigs, or one-off equipment.
Basic experience with data loggers and field networking.
Comfort reading wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 (𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝟵𝟬 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀)

Can independently prepare a 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗸𝗶𝘁 (unit, sensors, tools, spares) for deployment.
Executes clean sensor installs with repeatable labeling, documentation, and verification.
Supports at least one pilot deployment with minimal rework and strong on-site professionalism.
Establishes a reliable 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: logs, photos, issue tracking, spare-part discipline.

𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 Frequent rooftop and mechanical lab work. Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in hot and cold weather.

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀

Equity in the company
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Flexible time off
Direct exposure to leadership and strong growth potential in a rapidly scaling startup

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