Assistant Field Maintenance Tech PDC - North Dakota

Patterson-UTI • Dickinson, ND

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Maintenance Assistant Technician travels to drilling rig field locations to perform equipment service and maintenance activities, including servicing, repairing, adjusting, inspecting, and testing equipment. The technician documents equipment condition and maintenance work, and works alongside other technicians to assist with maintenance activities at shop, yard, and rig locations.

The role includes assisting with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting and coordinating repairs; supporting technical inspections and repairs on equipment such as top drives, mud pumps, iron roughnecks, catwalks, engines, and electrical/VFD systems; helping develop and monitor spare and replacement parts lists; tracking issues and conducting trend analysis; and providing field technical support for maintenance policy compliance. The position requires travel to remote drilling sites, sometimes with overnight stays, and work on a rotational schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours.

The work is performed outdoors in varied weather and in heavy industrial drilling environments. It involves proximity to moving overhead machinery, loud equipment, and potentially hazardous chemicals. The technician must follow safety procedures, wear required PPE, respond to emergencies, complete assigned training and certifications, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of stable related work history in engine, mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical field/shop repairs, or active enrollment in relevant vocational technical training or advanced education.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and eligibility to drive a company vehicle under the company’s vehicle use agreement and driving policy.
• Ability to travel to drilling rig work sites, including extended travel to remote locations and overnight stays.
• Ability to work a rotational schedule that may include days or nights, weekends, holidays, and after-hours on-call duty.
• Ability to safely navigate rig work sites, including walking, climbing, standing, and stepping in normal operating conditions and varied weather.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl in field and operational work areas.
• Ability to frequently use hand and power tools, including heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools.
• Ability to operate oilfield equipment and pass required certification exams.
• Clear English communication skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and following verbal and written instructions.
• Basic math and computer skills, including Microsoft Office; proficiency with maintenance software to update and properly close work orders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work productively with coworkers and third parties under deadlines and in time-sensitive situations.
• Ability to maintain awareness of work activities, judge distances, listen for equipment problems, maintain spatial orientation, stay alert during extended work periods, and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Commitment to safety for oneself and others and ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to meet pre-employment testing requirements, which may include drug and alcohol testing and background checks, and periodic testing during employment, subject to applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of technical training or advanced education courses.
• Control-system experience in automation and electronics, such as robotics and automation technology or electrical technology.
• Instrumentation and electronic control-system experience, such as mechatronics or industrial technology.
• Diesel technology and power-generation experience.

Responsibilities

• Travel to drilling rig locations, including remote sites, to perform maintenance duties.
• Assist with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting and coordinate system repairs.
• Assist with technical inspections and accurately document findings for top drives, mud pumps, iron roughnecks, catwalks, engines, and electrical/VFD systems.
• Assist with maintenance projects at shop, yard, and rig locations.
• Help develop and monitor spare and replacement parts lists for specific equipment.
• Monitor issues and conduct trend analysis using multiple sources of information.
• Provide field technical support to help ensure compliance with designated maintenance policies.
• Work alongside other technicians and assist with maintenance activities as needed.
• Complete assigned training and certification courses and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED