Field Maintenance Technician- Springtown, Texas
Springtown, TX 
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Posted 11 days ago
Job Description

The Field Maintenance Technician travels to field locations to perform a variety of equipment service and maintenance activities with little guidance. Activities include Electrical, Hydraulic or Mechanical troubleshooting, servicing, repairing, adjusting and testing of equipment, documenting work performed, equipment condition and other maintenance activities. Additional duties include training and mentoring on Installation & operational level maintenance, coordinating maintenance related projects, and providing appropriate feedback to the internal or external job site manager and or maintenance management team.

Detailed Description:

  • Plan appropriately to drive extended distances to rig locations and perform maintenance duties
  • Assemble increasingly complex equipment/products with limited supervision according to standard operating procedures.
  • Read, interpret and follow standard engineering drawings, specifications, bill of materials and other verbal/written work instructions/procedures to accurately assemble equipment and products.
  • Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when required.
  • Read and interpret assembly drawings, parts lists, operation sequence sheets and visual aids.
  • Set up and operate a variety of machinery, tooling and test equipment; perform any rework from test failures in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • Verify quality of product produced in accordance with manufacturing work instructions.
  • Complete and document all work as needed.
  • Liaise with supervisor regarding quality or procedure problems.
  • Rework and/or repair assembled standard equipment and products according to engineering specification changes.
  • May have previous exposure of product lines manufactured or serviced by Warrior.
  • Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.
  • Skilled in final inspections, safety and materials handling.
  • Maintains a clean and safe work environment; provides aid to senior shop technicians when required.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to safely navigate drilling work sites & Shops with occasional walking, climbing, standing, stepping, etc. during normal operating conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather)
  • Ability to travel to visit drilling work sites, occasionally requiring extended travel to remote locations and/or overnight stay(s) outside normal office area
  • Lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces
  • Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl occasionally during visits to field and operational work areas
  • Frequent use a variety of hand and power tools to perform a range of mechanically oriented functions including independent use of heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools
  • Clear vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of, watch, and report ongoing work activities to coworkers and third parties
  • Listen for unusual noises that signify equipment and machinery problems
  • Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects
  • Stay alert and focused including during occasional extended work periods
  • Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times
  • Ability to work on weekends and be on call after hours
  • Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability to read, write and speak in English as well as understand with the ability to promptly give, and follow, directions when working with others
  • Strong organizational Skills
  • Ability to drive a Company vehicle in accordance to the Company's Vehicle Use Agreement and Driving Policy
  • Electrical, Hydraulic, Mechanical aptitude and ability to read and follow schematics & assembly drawings to build, disassemble, trouble shoot & repair equipment
  • Utilize a computer and software for communication, reporting and data acquisition

Minimum Qualifications:

All levels:

  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent education
  • State-issued driver's license and be eligible to drive a Company vehicle, including ability to meet requirements of Company's Vehicle Use Agreement and Driving Policy

Field Maintenance Technician 1:

  • 2 + years Shop or Industrial Equipment maintenance experience or equivalent credits
    • Or 1 + year Field maintenance experience in an oil and gas related industry

Field Maintenance Technician 2:

  • 3 + years Shop or Industrial Equipment maintenance experience or equivalent credits
    • Or 2 + year Field maintenance experience in an oil and gas related industry

Field Maintenance Technician 3:

  • 4 + years Shop or Industrial Equipment maintenance experience or equivalent credits
    • Or 3 + year Field maintenance experience in an oil and gas related industry

Field Maintenance Technician Sr.:

  • 5 + years Shop or Industrial Equipment maintenance experience or equivalent credits
    • Or 4 + year Field maintenance experience in an oil and gas related industry

Preferred

  • Millwright, Journeyman Mechanic or Electrician certificate or Trade School Degree
  • Oil & Gas Equipment Installation, Rig up /down experience:
    • Warrior OEM equipment, TDS 11 Top Drives, Iron Roughnecks, Automated Catwalks, Power End.
  • Bachelor's degree in a computer-/electrical-related field
  • VFD & control systems work experience:
    • Omron, Amphion, Current Power Controls
      • Yaskawa, ABB, Siemens drives
  • HVAC systems, Hydraulic, Mechanical & Pneumatics installation service & repair
  • Bilingual

Additional Details:

These position(s) require the person to work in both office locations and outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including precipitation, cold / heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. The Technician will be occasionally exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where the drilling operations and rigs are located. The Technician must work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties. Also, must be able to work closely with others and under deadlines including time-sensitive response situations and be willing to work extended schedules that will include working days; and - or nights, weekends and holidays.


Employing subsidiaries of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (Patterson-UTI) are equal opportunity employers and maintain a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
Rotational
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1 to 2 years
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