Field Maintenance Technician - Midland, TX (Comp Wages & Benefits)

Field Maintenance Technician in Midland, TX.

Job 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
• 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
• Clear vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of, watch, and report ongoing work activities to coworkers and third parties
• 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 written and verbal communication skills and ability to promptly give, and follow, directions when working with others
• Physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times
• Ability to work on weekends and be on call after hours

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, certificate or equivalent is required
• Two (2) years stable related work history in field maintenance, troubleshooting and  repair of drilling rig equipment such as mudpumps, catwalks, top drives, etc.
• Eligible to drive company vehicle and meet requirements of company vehicle use agreement and driving policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Field maintenance experience in the oil and gas or related industry is preferred
• Experience with: Alta DW, Bomco Mudpumps, FD-1600 Mudpumps, Forum Catwalk, GD800 DW, ST-80(All Models), Rotary Table, Hydraulics, TDS 11 Top Drive, ADS-10 SD DW, DSDG 375 DW.
• Possess mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and/or control system skills
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office is preferred
• Ability to read various schematics (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic)
• Ability to operate heavy equipment
• Strong trouble shooting and problem solving skills on assigned equipment and assets