Field Maintenance Tech PDC

Job Description

The Field Maintenance Technician 1 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.

• Plan appropriately to drive extended distances to rig locations and perform maintenance duties
• Basic diagnostic knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical faults and plan coordination for the repair of the system(s)
• Assist in training operational crews and assistant technicians in preventative maintenance checks and services, including how to properly implement and conduct basic and intermediate repairs
• Assist in maintenance related projects on the rig with the rig crew or 3rd party support
• Assist with repairs identified during the technical level inspections
• Demonstrate basic knowledge 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
• Ability to read and have a basic understanding of schematics (electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic)
• Effectively utilize multimeter to detect voltages and current in basic electrical and electric over hydraulic circuits
• Effectively wire circuitry and plugs ranging from 4 milliamps to 480 volts
• Demonstrate knowledge in utilizing feeler gauges, dial indicators and other specific tools to perform inspections
• Utilize Cat ET, Waukesha, and other programming platforms to perform engine diagnostics
• Effectively install, test, and set hydraulic pressures utilizing a hydraulic pressure testing kit
• Effectively identify and change filters in equipment
• Demonstrate the ability to utilize a torque wrench and torque multiplier to appropriately torque connections
• Perform trouble shooting and problem-solving on assigned equipment and assets
• Other duties as assigned that may be outside of this job description

• Demonstrate ability to successfully complete all duties and required trainings of a Field Maintenance Assistant Technician
• 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 in all areas as assigned; requiring extended travel to remote locations and/or overnight stay(s) outside normal office area
• 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
• 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 during occasional extended work periods
• Ability to immediately…