Repair and Maintenance Technician

Weatherford • Bakersfield, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Weatherford as a Repair and Maintenance Technician and play a vital role in maintaining our field tools and equipment. You'll perform hands-on inspection, repair, and maintenance work using our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. This position involves the complete lifecycle of tool service, from receiving and dismantling to repairing, refurbishing, and preparing equipment for its next field assignment. Working with technical manuals and procedures, you'll ensure our tools meet the highest quality standards while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Requirements

• 2-4+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry
• High School Diploma
• Basic mathematics and computer skills
• Experience working with hazardous materials, radioactive elements, and explosives
• Knowledge of NDT, NDE, and ATEX policies and principles
• Proficiency in equipment maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and monitoring
• Critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and active learning abilities
• Strong reading, writing, and communication skills
• Quality control analysis and time management capabilities
• Ability to diagnose issues with tools and equipment (senior roles)
• Spatial reasoning for assembly, repair, and modification work

Nice To Haves

• Crane certification

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, pressure test, paint, assemble, and store field tools following established procedures; repair machines and equipment using hand tools, hoists, cranes, drills, and precision measuring instruments
• Inspect used parts and determine dimensional requirements using calipers, micrometers, and measuring instruments; ensure all equipment meets required standards before deployment
• Complete AIRTs, PFTs, forms, checklists, and work orders; accurately track time in the Work Order system; maintain compliance with all HSE policies and quality management systems
• Operate forklifts and cranes (certification required) to safely move equipment; manage incoming shipments and prepare outbound shipments with accurate documentation
• Participate in daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and Job Hazard Analysis; maintain work areas in safe, presentable condition; report issues promptly using appropriate channels
• Support LEAN initiatives and participate in facility efficiency improvement programs; identify potential problems and implement solutions
• Lead R&M teams, troubleshoot complex equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, distribute work assignments, and ensure team compliance with standard operating procedures

What This Job Offers

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