Hydraulic Technician

ProFrac•Cisco, TX

About The Position

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, including frac units, nitrogen units, and blenders. The role includes equipment testing, repairs, inspections, routine maintenance, and minor diagnostics of oilfield equipment. On-the-job training is provided. The position requires irregular hours, shift work, overtime, and travel, including overnight and multiple-night stays. Work commonly involves 40–60 hours per week, with frequent overtime depending on workload. The work may involve demanding physical labor in varied conditions, including climbing on oilfield equipment, lifting equipment, exposure to moving machinery, noise, vibration, dust, fumes, gases, pollutants, and changing temperatures and humidity. Employees may need to wear standard protective equipment. This description is not exhaustive and may change with employer needs. Essential functions may be evaluated for reasonable accommodation under the ADA.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Hydraulic and mechanical experience preferred.
One year of experience as a Hydraulic Technician I is required to qualify for promotion to Hydraulic Technician II.
Ability to read, speak, and write English.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to multitask and handle confidential information sensitively.
Ability to work under stressful conditions at times.
Ability to perform demanding physical labor, including moderate to heavy lifting; lifting requirements include exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to bend, lift, climb, push, pull, kneel, sit, stand, walk, stoop, squat, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and see, and to stand for long periods occasionally.
Manual dexterity and ability to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to climb onto oilfield equipment.
Ability to wear protective equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats when needed.
Ability to work irregular hours, shifts, and overtime, and to travel overnight or for multiple stays.
Dependability, reliability, integrity, honesty, and strong work ethic.
Strong physical and mental health to maintain a demanding workload.
Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges, analyze information logically, cooperate with others, adapt to workplace variety and change, develop creative solutions, and persist in the face of obstacles.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Hydraulic experience.
Mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to verify performance and compliance with manufacturer specifications.
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
Inspect machinery at startup to ensure correct pressures and fan speeds and confirm there are no leaks.
Perform minor diagnostics on oilfield equipment.
Dismantle and reassemble hydraulic equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
Visually examine hydraulic systems on equipment.
Read and understand operating manuals for oilfield equipment.
Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify causes of errors, problems, or defects.
Assist with analyzing information to solve problems.
Resolve conflicts and minor problems related to hydraulic issues.
Perform other related duties as required.