Mechanic

About This Role

Maintain and repair a variety of oilfield equipment, including diesel engines, heavy trucks, and workover rigs, either in a shop or on location. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, failure analysis, diagnostics, and inspections to ensure proper operation of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair diesel/gasoline engines (Cat, DDEC, MTU, Cummins, Perkins, Mack)
• Repair transmissions (Allison 4700ofs, 6000)
• Perform maintenance on electric and hydraulic winches
• Service high pressure pumps (0-3000psi, 0-5000psi, 0-10,000psi)
• Work on late model and 300hp to 600hp work over rigs
• Address issues with centrifugal pumps, air compressors, pneumatic valve and system, hydraulic systems
• Maintain mobile/overhead cranes, gear boxes, and PTO’s
• Inspect and repair 12 and 24-volt electrical systems, chassis and suspension, rims, tires, and wheels
• Work on forklifts, electro-mechanical equipment, wellhead and supporting equipment
• Execute required procedures for preventative maintenance and appropriate inspections
• Perform basic troubleshooting with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Install and/or replace new or reconditioned repair parts following manuals
• Read and interpret basic measuring equipment and operate power equipment and lifting devices
• Troubleshoot breakdowns and issues on various types of oilfield well service equipment at shop or wellsite
• Conduct routine maintenance or repair work including engine and transmission overhaul or unit engine swings
• Repair and maintain machinery and rotating equipment like motors, engines, mud pumps, drum brakes, draw works, swivels, and high pressure fluid ends
• Disassemble and reassemble non-working equipment to like-new conditions with safety and operational checks

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Five (5) years or more solid and proven work experience on oil field equipment or similar field with diesel engines and hydraulics
• Valid state-issued driver license
• Strong and proven hydraulic knowledge
• Heavy experience in maintenance and repair on very complex hydraulic systems (open loop and closed loop)
• Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to access the work environment by use of a ladder at heights of 50 ft. or more
• Mobility, including entering confined spaces, using ladders, bending, stooping, twisting, standing, squatting, crawling and walking
• Reliable telephone (cell phone) communication and transportation
• Able to clear pre-employment drug/alcohol and job-relevant screens

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent; Certification from trade or technical school in maintenance or Diesel repair highly preferred
• Five (5) years or more solid and proven work experience on oil field equipment or similar field with diesel engines and hydraulics

Nice to Have

• Certification from trade or technical school in maintenance or Diesel repair
• Class A or B driver license
• Knowledge with laptop-based software for troubleshooting such as CAT Electronic Technician, CUMMINS INSIGHT, ALLLISON TRANS, MACK TECH TOOL, DETROIT DDEC, and MTU
• Experience with CAT C-15, Cat C-32, Detroit 14 liter, MTU 16v2000 tier 2 and tier 4, CM 850 Cummins Qsx 15, Allison 750 series, 4750 OFS, 6000, and 8000 series trans. Cotta drop boxes, Cooper right angle boxes, 224 twin disk Air clutches

Skills

* Required skills