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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