Entry-Level / Trainee Field Service Technician
About The Position
The Entry-Level / Trainee Field Service Technician trains alongside senior technicians to mobilize, install, and maintain specialized surface rental equipment at active drilling sites across the Permian Basin. The company provides hands-on training in equipment mechanics, safety procedures, line configurations, and tool operations. After meeting company qualification requirements, trainees can progress through skill-based tiers to Level I or Level II Technician, with hourly pay of $21.00–$25.00 upon progression to Level I. The role is based in field operations and involves a 12-hour rotation across days, nights, weekends, and holidays, travel, overtime, and work in harsh outdoor weather conditions. A company field truck and field tooling are provided. A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.
Requirements
- No prior oilfield experience is required.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record to operate the company field vehicle.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, stand for long periods, and work in harsh outdoor field environments.
- Willingness to work alternating day and night shifts, overtime, and a demanding field schedule.
- Strong problem-solving mindset, punctuality, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn complex mechanical systems.
Nice To Haves
- Background in mechanical trades, construction, landscaping, farming or ranching, or military service.
Responsibilities
- Learn to assemble, rig up, and rig down specialized rental tools, flowlines, manifolds, and surface equipment at drilling locations.
- Assist senior crew members with setting up and safely conducting hydrostatic pressure tests.
- Use basic hand and power tools to clean, maintain, and prepare chokes, valves, separators, and flare stacks for operation.
- Follow site safety protocols, wear appropriate PPE, participate in daily safety meetings (JSAs), and watch out for crew members.
- Adapt to a 12-hour field rotation that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays in outdoor weather conditions.
- Progress through training in equipment mechanics, safety perimeter rules, line configurations, tool operations, rig-up, troubleshooting, choke operations, pressure verification, automated choke calibration, and mentoring.
Benefits
- Paid comprehensive training program from day one.
- $25 daily per diem when traveling.
- Dedicated company truck and specialized field tooling.
- Regular, built-in overtime opportunities.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Documented career progression with opportunities to advance and increase hourly pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
