Diesel Technician

TETRA Technologies, Inc.; Houma, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is seeking a field-based maintenance technician to repair and service engines, drives, generators, and hydraulic/air systems across multiple locations.

You will troubleshoot equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years of manufacturing/production experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Willingness to travel to multiple locations as required.
• Strong safety awareness and use of PPE.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service engines, drives, generators, hydraulic and air systems per TETRA standards.
• Troubleshoot and identify maintenance needs on machinery and equipment.
• Follow preventive maintenance procedures and keep accurate records.
• Travel to other locations to perform maintenance/repairs; may include helicopter or crew boat.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years related experience

Valid driver's license

Job description

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. We value equal employment opportunity to stimulate creativity and innovation in our workforce as we use our collective talents to develop unique solutions to address the world's energy challenges.

Founded in 1981, TETRA ( NYSE: TTI ) is an energy services and solutions company focused on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions that help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the Company's portfolio consists of Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals. In addition to providing products and services to the oil and gas industry and calcium chloride for diverse applications, TETRA is expanding into the low-carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure, helping to meet the demand for sustainable energy in the twenty-first century.

Effectively and efficiently repair and service all engines, drives, generators, hydraulic and air systems, and any other mechanical equipment associated with ESG GOM Fluids to TETRA Technologies quality specifications. Troubleshoot and identify maintenance needs as necessary for all machinery and equipment. This work can be performed at any TETRA location as well as at the job site where the equipment is located.

• Must safely perform all duties, observing safe work practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment, at all times.
• Follows preventive maintenance procedures on all mechanical equipment and maintains records.
• Must perform all duties in a safe manner, observing safe work practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment, at all times.
• Follow preventive maintenance procedures on all mechanical equipment (maintain work order).
  • Engines
  • Pumps
  • Hydraulic system
  • Air system
  • Electrical system
  • Diaphragm pumps
  • Forklifts
  • Generators
• Troubleshoot equipment daily and take immediate steps to correct any problems.
• Promote company image by ensuring facilities, vehicles, equipment, and work areas are clean and well maintained.
• Travel to other locations to perform maintenance/repairs to company assets. This travel may include a helicopter and/or crew boat.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with lockout-tag-out procedures for any equipment under repair.
• Assist others in loading and unloading equipment and supplies as needed.
• Work on-call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, except for regularly scheduled days off (vacation). Available on short notice for performing work duties.
• Perform any and all other tasks as may be specified by the supervisor or TETRA Technologies management from time to time. NOTE: This position does NOT only involve mechanic work.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), plus two years of experience with similar equipment; or an equivalent combination of education or educational ability and experience
• EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years experience in manufacturing/production
• LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid driver's license

Physical Duties

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, see, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and to use their hands to use, handle and control equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach, climb, and balance.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with appropriate assistance.

The requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

While performing the duties of any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including but not limited to rain, humidity, snow, and/or heat during daytime hours and/or nighttime hours. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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