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. Equipment includes manual and automated chokes, mud/gas separators, flare stacks, flowlines, and manifolds. The company provides hands-on training, with a skill-based progression path from Trainee to Level I and Level II Technician as employees meet qualification requirements. Advancement includes increased technical independence and hourly earning potential of $21.00–$25.00 upon progression to Level I. This full-time field operations role is based in Casper, Wyoming, and involves a 12-hour rotating schedule across days and nights, heavy travel, and work on weekends and holidays. Field conditions may include harsh outdoor environments and extreme West Texas weather. A company field truck and specialized tooling are provided. The position offers paid training, daily travel per diem, overtime opportunities, and health, dental, and vision benefits.
Requirements
- No prior oilfield experience is required.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record are required to operate the company field vehicle.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, stand for long hours, and work in harsh outdoor field environments.
- Willingness to work alternating day and night shifts, overtime, and a demanding, fast-paced 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 rental tools, flowlines, manifolds, and surface equipment at drilling locations.
- Assist senior crew members with setting up and safely performing hydrostatic pressure tests.
- Use hand and power tools to clean, maintain, and prepare chokes, valves, separators, and flare stacks.
- Follow site safety protocols, wear appropriate PPE, participate in daily safety meetings (JSAs), and look out for crew members.
- Adapt to a 12-hour field rotation that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Progress through the trainee, Level I, and Level II technician skill tiers, including learning equipment mechanics, safety perimeters, line configurations, tool operations, troubleshooting, and advanced technical tasks.
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 pathway to advance in title and hourly pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
