Equipment Health Engineer NEX

Patterson-UTI•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Equipment Health Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of NexTier’s equipment through proactive monitoring, analysis, and collaboration. This position demands technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to innovation and operational excellence. NexTier is a leading provider of integrated completions that employs sustainable practices and equipment to support our customers’ ESG goals while accelerating production in the most demanding US land basins.

Requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, particularly Outlook and Excel.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in hydraulic fracturing and high-pressure pumping equipment operations.
Ability to analyze problems dynamically and recommend solutions in real time.
Capable of operating in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
Demonstrates adaptability to changing conditions and works effectively both independently and in teams.
Adherence to all NexTier rules and policies.

Responsibilities

Monitor equipment health remotely to detect and communicate abnormal operating conditions.
Develop high-quality callouts for action or investigation based on available information.
Log and track all callouts using NexTier's proprietary system, ensuring follow-up and escalation where necessary.
Collaborate with the Equipment Health Management (EHM) team to discuss unresolved issues and identify trends or chronic problems.
Work with the Maintenance team to provide unit reviews using performance and maintenance data.
Collect data for root cause analysis of premature component failures.
Assist in implementing and evaluating new technologies to enhance the EHM program.
Provide daily written and verbal reports to field and EHM teams.
Develop reporting systems to convey corrective actions required for maximizing the lifespan of major components.
Support NexTier’s commitment to low-carbon initiatives by leveraging NexGen technologies.
Perform additional duties as assigned.