Well Service Support Technician

the Lynden Family of Companies

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Alaska West Express, Inc. (Lynden Oilfield Services) is seeking a Well Service Support Technician for its Frac Support Team in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. The company supports oil and gas exploration, production, and service companies on the North Slope. Technicians perform day-to-day field frac support operations, operate and monitor well support equipment, execute jobs safely, and maintain quality-control measures at the job site. The position follows a three-weeks-on/three-weeks-off rotation and requires working long or irregular shifts of 12 or more hours in North Slope conditions. The role involves handling proppant, setting up and demobilizing equipment, connecting hoses and manifolds, monitoring tanks and equipment, and operating a frac water heating unit and pneumatic bulkers. The technician may drive heavy-duty transport vehicles to well sites and must follow company, customer, and regulatory procedures. The work also includes equipment checks and minor servicing, documentation, reporting safety or environmental concerns, and maintaining professional relationships with coworkers and customers. The position requires outdoor work in extreme cold and wet weather, sometimes at height or in confined spaces, and around hazardous materials, heavy tools, and moving machinery. Required PPE may include hard hats, safety-toe footwear, gloves, chemical splash suits, eye, hearing and respiratory protection, and arctic winter gear. Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and physical.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience working on the North Slope or in a similar environment.
Experience creating a strong team environment, promoting communication, multitasking, and adapting to situations.
Basic computer skills in Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to communicate with coworkers and supervisors, understand procedures and warning signs or markings, respond to inquiries, and complete reports and records.
Ability to understand CFR 49 Hazardous Material regulations.
Hazardous communication, respiratory protection, PPE, and environmental training must be completed.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide two-digit numbers.
Ability to understand detailed written and oral instructions, prioritize and problem-solve in time- and safety-sensitive situations, and adapt to changing requirements and conditions.
Ability to work long or irregular shifts of 12 or more hours on the North Slope on a two- or three-weeks-on/two- or three-weeks-off rotation.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, including an entire shift; use hands, fingers, arms, and feet to operate controls and handle freight; and kneel, stoop, or crouch to examine equipment and cargo.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.
Ability to meet the position's vision requirements, including close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision and adjusting focus.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme cold and wet conditions and occasionally at heights and in confined spaces, around hazardous materials, heavy tools, and moving machinery.
Ability to wear required PPE, which may include a hard hat, safety-toe shoes or boots, gloves, chemical splash suits, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, respiratory protection, and arctic winter gear.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and physical.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of fracking experience preferred.
Commercial Driver License (CDL) with HazMat endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day field frac support operations and safely operate well support equipment.
Execute jobs and monitor quality-control measures at the work location.
Maintain accurate records required by the company, clients, or regulators, including records of supplied materials.
Follow guidelines and policies set by the Frac Supervisor and customers.
Monitor frac tank and upright tank levels to keep them within specified limits.
Assist with winter operations, including blowing down lines, controlled release, and operating heaters.
Operate a FRAC Water Heating Unit (Hot Oiler) and pneumatic bulkers.
May drive heavy-duty transport vehicles to and from well-site locations.
Hook up hoses, verify connection types, and ensure connections are secure.
Inspect equipment and report needed repairs to the supervisor or Maintenance Shop.
Use a personal mobile device for essential work tasks, including MFA, Dayforce access, and time-sensitive communications.
Provide proppant handling services, manifolding rig-up, and tank measurements during jobs.
Participate in equipment setups and demobilizations; assemble equipment and components using power tools and hand tools.
Use tools and perform manual tasks such as shoveling, sweeping, hammering, and cutting with a utility knife.
Operate equipment according to job specifications; monitor pressures, fluid levels, and temperatures; and operate valves to provide a water flow path.
Perform pre- and post-operation checks, operate equipment safely and efficiently, and monitor it to ensure proper operation and minimize downtime.
Perform and document minor equipment service; clean, service, and store equipment at the end of each shift.
Report health, safety, and environmental hazards, near misses, and incidents involving processes, chemicals, vehicles, or personnel according to AWE reporting guidelines.
Comply with company health, safety, and environmental policies, including PPE and fit-for-work requirements.
Participate in AWE HSSE safety programs, including the Observation program, Job Safety Analysis, and S.E.T.A. cards.
Promote Lynden Oilfield Services and maintain professional relationships with coworkers and current customers while developing relationships with prospective customers.
Drive company equipment to specified destinations in accordance with company procedures and government regulations, including safe maneuvering in inclement weather and difficult loading or unloading facilities.