Tech 2 Field Maintenance PDC

Brief Description:

The Field Maintenance Technician 2 travels to drilling rig field locations to perform a variety of equipment service and maintenance activities. Activities include servicing, repairing, adjusting, inspecting and testing equipment, documenting equipment condition and maintenance activities. Additional duties include training and mentoring other technicians and rig crews on operational level maintenance, coordinating maintenance related projects on rigs, and providing appropriate feedback to the job site manager and maintenance management team.

Detailed Description:

• Plan appropriately to drive extended distances to rig locations and perform maintenance duties
• Demonstrate knowledge of various hydraulic circuits, and mechanical aptitude, and/or electrical and control systems
• Supervise and coordinate rig projects in regards to maintenance actions
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical faults and plan coordination for the repair of the system(s)
• Train operational crews in preventative maintenance checks and services, including how to properly conduct basic and intermediate repairs
• Coordinate and complete maintenance related projects on the rig with the rig crew or 3^rd party support
• Conduct repairs identified during the technical level inspections
• Demonstrate knowledge in performing and accurately documenting the findings of technical level inspections on the Top Drive, MudPump, Iron Roughneck, Catwalk, Engines and/or electrical/VFD inspections
• Assist in development and conduct training for all rig components
• Assist operations in designated Maintenance/Policy implementation
• Assist in training technicians on technical maintenance procedures
• Ability to read and understand schematics (electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic)
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge and function of a process meter
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of remote login and troubleshooting of control system function and ground faults
• Effectively wire circuitry and plugs ranging from 4 milliamps to 600 volts
• Demonstrate basic knowledge in troubleshooting and repairs of 24-volt control circuits
• Demonstrate basic knowledge in troubleshooting moxa switches, power supplies, relays, breakers, and other controls system components
• Effectively utilize engine monitoring software and programming platforms to perform engine diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairs
• Effectively utilize feeler gauges, dial indicators and other specific tools to perform technical inspections
• Effectively troubleshoot and repair electric over hydraulic solenoids
• Effectively troubleshoot, adjust and/or replace cartridge valves in hydraulic circuits
• Other duties as assigned that may be outside of this job description

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrate ability to successfully complete all duties and required trainings of a Field Maintenance Technician 1
• Ability to travel to visit drilling rig work sites and support business units in all areas as assigned; 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 on call after hours
• Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability to read, write, and speak English as well as understand and promptly follow and give verbal and written instructions in English
• Knowledge of, ability and experience troubleshooting and repairing complex problems on multiple types of oilfield drilling equipment and systems
• Possess mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and/or control system skills
• Possess strong computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in using maintenance software, updating and properly closing work orders
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl during visits to field and operational work areas
• Frequently 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
• Ability to accurately recall 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
• Ability to immediately respond to emergency situations
• Demonstrate basic math skills
• 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
• 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
• Work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties
• 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 at all designated times
• 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)
• 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)

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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
• Experience with: Omron, Amphion, Current Power, Siemens, Function Block, Allen Bradley, ABB Drives, Woodward Easy Gen Controls, Yaskawa Drives, or other related electrical equipment
• Technical or vocational training on repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment

Work Environment:

This position requires the person to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including precipitation, cold / heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. The Technician will be exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where the drilling operations and rigs are located. The Technician will work in a heavy industrial environment which includes working around constantly moving overhead machinery, being in close proximity to loud equipment and handling potentially hazardous chemicals.