Tech Field Maintenance PDC - Oklahoma

Patterson-UTI•El Reno, OK

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves planning and performing maintenance duties on drilling rig equipment, including preventative maintenance, basic to advanced repairs, and technical inspections. It requires providing support and training to operational crews, diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical faults, and coordinating repairs. The position also includes participating in maintenance projects, developing spare parts listings, troubleshooting, and assisting with maintenance policy implementation. The role demands various levels of knowledge and experience in repairing multiple types of oilfield drilling equipment and systems, or related equipment.

Requirements

Ability to safely navigate drilling rig work sites with occasional walking, climbing, standing, stepping, etc. during normal rig operating conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather)
Ability to travel to visit drilling rig work sites and support business units; requiring extended travel to remote locations and/or overnight stay(s) outside normal office area
Ability to work a rotational schedule that can include days or nights as well as weekends, holidays, and be on call after hours
Lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces
Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl during visits to field and operational work areas
Frequent use a variety of hand and power tools to perform a range of mechanically oriented functions including independent use of heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools
Ability to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of, watch, and report ongoing work activities to coworkers and third parties
Ability to listen for unusual noises that signify equipment and machinery problems
Accurate recall of information over short and long-term memory
Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects
Stay alert and focused including during occasional extended work periods
Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability to read, write and speak English as well as understand and promptly follow verbal and written instructions in English
Ability to immediately respond to emergency situations
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times which could include but is not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, coveralls, work gloves, respirator, and hearing protection
Possess strong interpersonal skills including ability to interact productively with coworkers and third parties; working closely with others under deadlines including time-sensitive response situations
Work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties
Demonstrate basic math skills
Possess basic computer skills in Microsoft Office
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in using maintenance software, updating and properly closing work orders
Ability to operate oilfield equipment, and pass all certification exams as necessary
Attend and successfully complete all additional training courses, certification courses and related work, as assigned
Ability to successfully meet pre-employment testing requirements which may include without limitation, pre-employment drug and alcohol test(s) ad background checks as well as drug and/or alcohol testing periodically during employment (subject to state and federal laws)
High School Diploma or GED
Must have valid state-issued driver’s license and be eligible to drive Company vehicle including ability to meet requirements of Company’s vehicle Use Agreement and Driving Policy
For Field Maintenance Technician 2: Three (3) years stable related work history in field maintenance Or two (2) years history in troubleshooting and repair of drilling rig equipment (drawworks, mud pumps, top drive systems, or related electrical systems) and successful completion of advanced education in a relevant vocational field
For Field Maintenance Technician 3: Four (4) years of field maintenance experience (additional years of experience may serve in lieu of advanced education) including a minimum two (2) years of experience working with: electrical control systems and/or repair and preventative equipment maintenance of oilfield equipment or related
For Field Maintenance Technician 3: Technical or vocational training or related experience on a variety of control and power systems and mechanical equipment

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of technical training or advanced education courses
Control system experience in automations and electronics (Robotics and Automation Technology, Electrical Technology, etc.)
Instrumentations and electronics control system experience (Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, etc.)
Diesel technology and power generation experience
1 year of Patterson-UTI field-based experience (for Field Maintenance Technician 2)
Experience with repair and preventative maintenance with equipment to include: Caterpillar 3512 series engines, Waukesha L7044 series engines, Alta DW, F-1600 style mud pumps, Forum Catwalk, GD800 DW, ST-80, Rotary Table, Hydraulics, TDS 11 Top Drive, ADS-10 SD DW, DSDG 375 DW (for Field Maintenance Technician 2)
Experience with: Omron, Amphion, Current Power, Siemens, Function Block, Allen Bradley, ABB Drives, Woodward Easy Gen Controls, Yaskawa Drives, or other related electrical equipment (for Field Maintenance Technician 2)
Technical or vocational training on repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment (for Field Maintenance Technician 2)
2 years of Patterson-UTI field-based experience (for Field Maintenance Technician 3)
Related OEM training (for Field Maintenance Technician 3)
Experience working with Omron, Amphion, or Current Power Control systems, or related electrical control systems (for Field Maintenance Technician 3)
Experience with equipment maintenance to include: Caterpillar 3512 series engines, Waukesha L7044 Series engines, Alta DW, F-1600 mud pumps, Forum Catwalk, GD800 DW, ST-80, Rotary Table, Hydraulics, TDS 11 Top Drive, ADS-10SD DW, DSDG 375 DW, or related (for Field Maintenance Technician 3)
Experience with: Omron, Amphion, Current Power, Siemens, Function Block, Allen Bradley, ABB Drives, Woodward Easy Gen Controls, Yaskawa Drives, or other related electrical equipment (for Field Maintenance Technician 3)
Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role in the oil and natural gas industry or related field (for Field Maintenance Technician 3)

Responsibilities

Plan appropriately to drive extended distances to rig locations and perform maintenance duties
Provide various levels of support and training to operational crews in preventative maintenance checks and services, including how to properly conduct basic and intermediate repairs
Diagnostic knowledge (basic to advanced) of mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical faults and plan coordination for the repair of the system(s)
Demonstrate knowledge (basic to advanced) in performing and accurately documenting the findings of technical level inspections on the Top Drive, Mud Pump, Iron Roughneck, Catwalk, Engines and/or electrical/VFD inspections
Various levels of participation in maintenance related projects on the rig with the rig crew or 3rd party support
Develop and monitor spare and replacement parts listing for specific equipment
Complete various levels of repairs identified during the technical level inspections
Perform various levels of trouble shooting and problem-solving on assigned equipment and assets
Provide various levels of assistance to operations in designated Maintenance/Policy implementation
Various levels of knowledge and experience repairing multiple types of oilfield drilling equipment and systems, or related equipment