About Us
Since late 1990’s
We are a full-service industrial, energy, and marine contractor.
Utility Optimization (UO) Group specializes in steam and hot water system solutions, including surveys, audits, repairs, heat tracing, and system engineering. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and performance, UO Group helps industrial and commercial clients optimize energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, and extend the life of their critical systems. Serving the Gulf Coast and beyond, UO Group is committed to delivering reliable, tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each customer.
Job Opportunities with
UO Group
Job Opportunities with UO Group
Welder – TIG (Multiple Alloys)
We’re hiring an experienced TIG Welder with the ability to work across multiple alloys. This role includes short-term travel outage work as well as steady maintenance opportunities.
Requirements:
- TIG welding experience with multiple alloys
- Ability to read blueprints and follow instructions
- Flexibility to travel for outage assignments
- Current welding certifications a plus
Millwright / Boilermaker Mechanic
We’re hiring a Millwright / Boilermaker Mechanic with pulp and paper experience for outage work across the Southeast. Jobs include both short-term and long-term assignments.
Requirements:
- Pulp and paper experience (required)
- Millwright and boilermaker skills
- Willingness to travel for outage work
- Commitment to safety
Electrical Tracing Technician
We’re looking for an Electrical Tracing Technician based in the Houston, TX area. Most work is local, but some travel is required.
Requirements:
- Experience with electrical heat tracing systems
- Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot tracing equipment
- Willingness to travel as needed
- Strong safety mindset
Steam Tracing Technician
We’re hiring a Steam Tracing Technician for projects in Louisiana and the Houston, TX area.
Requirements:
- Steam tracing experience
- Tubing bending skills (required)
- Ability to install and maintain steam tracing systems
- Safety-first mindset
Outside Sales Representative
We’re looking for an Outside Sales Representative to cover multiple territories across the Southeast U.S. This role requires the ability to sell both products and services.
Requirements:
- Proven sales experience (industrial or technical sales preferred)
- Ability to sell both product lines and service solutions
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Willingness to travel across assigned territories