Hydraulic Fracturing Equipment Operator

ProPetro Services, Inc • Midland, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hydraulic Fracturing Equipment Operator performs basic procedures on site, performs rig up and rig down, maintains equipment, and operates sand silos as needed. This role requires the ability to safely operate and maintain assigned equipment during a 12+ hour work shift that will include days or nights, weekends, and holidays, and perform duties safely in all weather conditions. The employee must be able to work closely with others and under time-sensitive deadlines, which may include emergency response situations. The job also involves physical demands such as bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, crawling, walking on uneven surfaces, and climbing equipment ladders or stairs throughout the work shift, with the ability to occasionally lift or move up to 80 pounds.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year oilfield experience preferred
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English preferred
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions promptly and accurately
• Able to safely operate and maintain assigned equipment during a 12+ hour work shift that will include days or nights, weekends, and holidays
• Able to perform duties safely in all weather conditions
• Must be able to work closely with others and under time-sensitive deadlines, which may include emergency response situations
• Must be physically able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, walk on uneven surfaces, and climb equipment ladders or stairs throughout the work shift
• Must be physical able to occasionally lift or move up to 80 pounds

Responsibilities

• Operate and perform maintenance on the equipment used at each job location
• Connect and disconnect pump trucks from iron pipes
• Operate and maintain the fluid ends
• Operate sand silos to control the amount of sand loaded into the hopper as needed
• Perform pump maintenance such as packing pumps and swapping seats and valves
• Responsible for maintaining grease levels on equipment to prevent failure
• Perform basic rig up and rig down
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies by attending all required HSE training sessions, safety meetings, Job Safety Analysis, and always utilizing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed