Maintenance Associate

Maintenance Associate

Location: Dickinson, ND
Work Environment: Shop-Based
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, up to 84 hours per week
Compensation: $22–$25/hr (Standard), Overtime available
Duration: 1 year Contract

The Maintenance Associate plays a key role in ensuring equipment is maintained, serviced, and delivered on time to support operational needs. Working under the direct supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Technician, this role handles routine and higher-level maintenance tasks aligned with the organization’s maintenance program. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and eager to learn within a structured maintenance environment.

• Perform assigned maintenance activities in accordance with established maintenance programs and operational requirements.
• Support efforts to improve maintenance efficiency, cost effectiveness, asset availability, and overall reliability.
• Precisely record maintenance actions and data within the organization’s lifecycle management systems.
• Follow all maintenance standards, technical procedures, and safety practices.
• Maintain and grow technical competency through training and skill development programs.
• Participate in continuous improvement (CI) initiatives to enhance processes and performance.

• Shop‑based environment
• Onshore work setting
• No respirator requirement
• Non-driving role

• Mechanical aptitude and interest in equipment maintenance
• Ability to follow technical instructions and safety guidelines
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Willingness to work extended or rotating shifts

• Prior maintenance or mechanical experience
• Experience in industrial, oilfield, or manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with maintenance tracking or lifecycle management systems

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed.

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