Fluid End Tech - Mill Hall, PA

Patterson-UTI • Mill Hall, PA

116d

About The Position

The Fluid End Technician is responsible for inspecting and maintaining fluid ends in a high-cycle environment. This includes tasks such as inspecting for damaged or worn parts, washing fluid ends to remove stagnant sediment, and ensuring proper torque compression on stay rods and tie bars. The technician will replace valves, seats, and packing elements as needed, and make repairs to fluid ends. Additionally, the technician will assess and diagnose service issues, support maintenance staff, and ensure the quality of equipment through preventive maintenance and adherence to company standard operating procedures. Documentation of work performed within NexTier's CMMS is also required, along with final inspections of equipment to monitor safety and efficiency.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate with team members
• Responsible, reliable, and adaptable to changing work conditions
• Professionalism, integrity, ethical behavior, and a commitment to company values
• Team-oriented, treats others with respect, and values diverse contributions
• Strong understanding of instructions and the ability to respond promptly
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to understand and speak English to respond to safety and operations-related instructions
• Less than 2 years of experience in a similar role for Level 1
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role for Level 2

Responsibilities

• Inspect fluid ends for damaged or worn parts
• Wash fluid ends to remove any stagnant sediment
• Inspect stay rods and tie bars for proper torque compression
• Replace valves and seats and packing elements
• Make repairs to fluid ends as needed
• Inspect packing bore for wear patterns and retainer nuts for cracks or broken threads
• Inspect seat desk for cracks or indications of a wash-out
• Service and maintain fluid ends in a high-cycle environment
• Assess and diagnose service issues and document repairs
• Support maintenance staff with operational assistance
• Ensure quality of equipment through preventive maintenance
• Document work performed within NexTier's CMMS
• Perform final inspections of equipment to monitor safety and efficiency
• Perform other job duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees