Field Technician

Katch Kan • Midland, TX

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Infield Technician is responsible for installing, inspecting, maintaining, and removing rental zero-spill systems on well rig Blowout Preventer (BOP) equipment. The role supports drilling operations by ensuring equipment is installed, secured, tested as applicable, and removed according to company procedures, manufacturer specifications, customer requirements, and safety standards. The technician coordinates with rig personnel, field supervisors, operations management, and other contractors to complete work safely and efficiently while minimizing downtime, spills, and equipment damage.

The position involves traveling to drilling rigs and customer locations, handling and transporting equipment, inspecting rental components, keeping tools and vehicles serviceable, and maintaining accurate service and inventory records. The technician is expected to follow company, customer, and rig-site safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, identify hazards, and stop work and notify supervision when unsafe or unexpected conditions arise. The role requires working outdoors and in industrial environments, including around drilling equipment, heavy machinery, and elevated work areas, and may involve restricted spaces and remote oilfield locations. Duties may be adjusted according to operational requirements and management direction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow technical instructions, installation procedures, and safety requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, if driving is required.
• Ability to travel to drilling rigs and work at remote locations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a field operations team.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, extended shifts, overtime, and occasional weekends as operational needs require.
• Ability to complete required site-specific safety training and certifications.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and work in restricted spaces as required and permitted by site procedures.
• Ability to lift and move equipment and components using approved lifting methods and assistance when necessary.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions and industrial environments, around drilling equipment, heavy machinery, and elevated work areas while following site-specific controls.

Nice To Haves

• Previous oilfield, drilling rig, BOP, rental equipment, or field service experience.

Responsibilities

• Travel to drilling rigs and customer locations to install and uninstall rental zero-spill systems on BOP equipment.
• Position, assemble, secure, and disassemble zero-spill system components according to approved procedures.
• Inspect rental equipment before installation and after removal for damage, wear, missing components, and operating condition.
• Verify equipment is properly installed and secured before turning it over to rig personnel.
• Assist with equipment testing and verification in accordance with approved procedures and customer requirements.
• Coordinate installation and removal activities with rig personnel, company supervisors, and other contractors.
• Follow rig-site safety policies, job safety analyses, permit-to-work requirements, and applicable company and customer procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings, pre-job briefings, and hazard assessments.
• Use hand tools, power tools, lifting equipment, and other approved equipment safely and correctly.
• Identify and report equipment defects, leaks, damaged components, and unsafe working conditions.
• Maintain installation records, inspection checklists, rental equipment inventories, and field service reports.
• Load, unload, secure, and transport equipment as required.
• Maintain tools, company vehicles, and rental equipment in clean and serviceable condition.
• Communicate job progress, delays, equipment needs, and field issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Represent the company professionally when working with customers and drilling contractors.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and identify job-site hazards, including pinch points, suspended-load hazards, dropped-object hazards, and pressure-related hazards.
• Stop work and notify supervision when unsafe conditions or unexpected equipment conditions are identified.
• Perform other field operations duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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