Maintenance Tech Jobs

About The Position

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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Field maintenance experience in the oil and gas or related industry
• Experience with equipment maintenance 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-10SD DW, DSDG 375 DW
• Experience with: Omron, Amphion, Current Power, Siemens, Function Block, Allen Bradley, ABB Drives, Woodward Easy Gen Controls, Yaskawa Drives, or other related electrical equipment
• 1 year of Patterson-UTI field-based experience
• 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
• Technical or vocational training on repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment
• 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
• Technical or vocational training or related experience on a variety of control and power systems and mechanical equipment
• 2 years of Patterson-UTI field-based experience
• Related OEM training
• Experience working with Omron, Amphion, or Current Power Control systems, or related electrical control systems
• 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
• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role in the oil and natural gas industry or related field

Responsibilities

• Servicing, Repairing, and Adjusting Equipment
• Testing Equipment
• 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