Tech 1 Field Maintenance PDC

Patterson-UTI•Saint Clairsville, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Maintenance Technician 1 travels to drilling rig locations to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs on oilfield drilling equipment and systems. The role supports operational crews through preventive maintenance training and assistance with repairs, coordinates repairs for mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults, and documents technical inspections. Equipment may include top drives, mud pumps, iron roughnecks, catwalks, engines, and electrical or VFD systems. The technician also maintains spare-parts listings, participates in rig maintenance projects, and assists with maintenance and policy implementation. The position requires travel to remote rig sites, potentially including overnight stays, and work on a rotational schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours. Work takes place outdoors in varying weather and in a heavy industrial environment around moving machinery, loud equipment, and potentially hazardous chemicals. The technician must follow safety requirements, wear designated PPE, complete assigned training and certifications, and use maintenance software to update and close work orders.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid state-issued driver's license and eligibility to drive a company vehicle under the company's vehicle use agreement and driving policy.
Two years of stable related work history in field maintenance, or one year of troubleshooting and repair experience plus successful completion of related vocational training.
Ability to travel to drilling rig sites, including remote locations and overnight stays.
Ability to work a rotational schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and after-hours on-call duty.
Ability to safely navigate rig worksites, including walking, climbing, standing, and stepping in normal operating conditions.
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 judge distances, maintain spatial awareness, listen for equipment problems, retain information, and stay alert during occasional extended work periods.
Clear English communication skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and following verbal and written instructions.
Ability to respond immediately to emergencies and wear required personal protective equipment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work productively with coworkers and third parties, including during time-sensitive situations.
Commitment to working safely for oneself and others.
Basic math and computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to pass required pre-employment testing, 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.
Field maintenance experience in the oil and gas or a related industry.
Equipment maintenance experience with Caterpillar 3512 series engines, Waukesha L7044 series engines, Alta DW, F-1600 style mud pumps, Forum Catwalk, GD800 DW, ST-80, rotary tables, hydraulics, TDS 11 top drives, ADS-10SD DW, or DSDG 375 DW.
Experience with Omron, Amphion, Current Power, Siemens, Function Block, Allen Bradley, ABB Drives, Woodward Easy Gen Controls, Yaskawa Drives, or related electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

Plan for and travel extended distances to rig locations to perform maintenance duties.
Support and train operational crews in preventive maintenance checks and services, including basic and intermediate repairs.
Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults and coordinate system repairs.
Perform and accurately document technical inspections of equipment such as top drives, mud pumps, iron roughnecks, catwalks, engines, and electrical or VFD systems.
Participate in rig maintenance projects with rig crews or third-party support.
Develop and monitor spare and replacement parts listings for assigned equipment.
Complete repairs identified during technical inspections.
Troubleshoot and solve problems with assigned equipment and assets.
Assist operations with maintenance and policy implementation.
Use maintenance software to update and properly close work orders.
Operate oilfield equipment and complete required certification exams.
Attend and successfully complete assigned training and certification courses.