Pump Technician

DNOW•Midland, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Pump Technician is responsible for the repair, assembly and disassemble of downhole pumps. At DNOW, we believe our associates are the best in the business. We value and reward hardworking, creative, and dedicated employees that desire to be part of a team committed to outstanding customer service.

Requirements

High School diploma and/or equivalent.
Solid mechanical knowledge and mathematical background
Experience with / Knowledge of: Pumping Well mechanics, Stroke lengths, Corrosion of metal parts, Gas / Oil interface, H2S, Scale, Iron sulfide Problems
Knowledge of down hole and work over terms
Experience with rod string sizes, down hole tubing sizes and rod spacing
Organizational, problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR at all times
Communication skills, both written and oral, with DNOW field personnel and customers
Ability to move, disassemble and re-assemble long, sometimes heavy, down hole pumps
Ability to work without supervision and possibly at a customer’s location

Responsibilities

Work with hands and wrenches, threaders, ball and seat testers, plunger miches, and barrel miches
Build well files per customers’ fields
Prepare detailed reports and track trends to recommend changes in material and design to improve pump run and lower customer costs
Remedy chronic failures
Develop a system to double check pump components as to correct make up as to not be over tightened or loose
Forecast parts usage and work with suppliers to stay abreast of new technology
Learn and understand the different pump designs for gaseous, sandy and corrosive fluids