ESP Field Service Technician

Levare USA; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pump service company is seeking a technician to assemble, install, and commission Electric Submersible Pumping systems. The role involves troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and ensuring quality service. Candidates must possess good technical skills, a clean driving record, and a high school diploma. Experience with submersible pumps is preferred, with a commitment to safety and compliance with technical standards. Daily travel is required in various working conditions, primarily in non-climate controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and commission Electric Submersible Pumping systems.
• Calculate control system parameters for motor controllers and VSD HMI.
• Deliver, install, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain accurate truck inventory and good housekeeping in work areas.
• Comply with safety procedures and actively promote safety processes.

Skills

Good communication, technical and problem solving skills

Knowledge of machinery and equipment as it relates to ESP systems

Clean driving record

Understand pump curves and be capable of accurate calculations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2+ years of experience with submersible pump preferred

Formal training on basic ESP or VSD

Electrical experience

Annual CPR / AED and Electrical Safety Training

Job description

Position Summary

Assemble, install and commissioning of Electric Submersible Pumping systems, both downhole and surface equipment. Calculate appropriate control system parameters and input those parameters into company standard motor controllers and VSD HMI. Limited trouble shooting on control panels, no troubleshooting on VSD's beyond the HMI settings. Evaluate downhole symptoms and recommend appropriate solutions to the sales team and management.

Job Functions/Duties

• Maintain and improve customer relationships with all customers and work with others to optimize business opportunities.
• Assist in the communication of market intelligence to all appropriate departments.
• Expand knowledge of the product, business and industry to better support the customer and to support career progression.
• Perform horsepower, head and performance calculations.
• Understand and apply the pump affinity laws to ESP systems, calculate system KVA requirements and voltage loss.
• Deliver, install, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment as required.
• Complete all job related forms and reports accurately, completely and in a timely manner; field service tickets provided to invoicing no later than 2 working days after completion of an installation or work at the well site.
• Responsible for all assigned Levare owned equipment and tools.
• Maintain truck inventory accuracy within 3% error.
• Maintain assigned vehicle, inside and outside, and ensure regularly scheduled maintenance is completed.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all work areas, including company truck.
• Accurately report in detail all information gathered for possible use in the DIFA process on ALL units pulled.
• Quickly adjust to changing job assignments/requirements and the flexibility to work overtime with little or no notice.
• Comply with Levare TSM (Technical Service Manual), Field Service and Product Bulletins, Quality Assurance Directives, Bulletins and Instructions, and driving policy.
• Maintain daily timesheet.
• Complete all required training as scheduled.
• Work assignments carried out to the highest quality level.
• Know and enforce safety and security procedures and proper use of equipment and material. Actively promote safety process and report any safety issues to proper channels for action.
• Follow all aspects of the driving policy and all responsibilities with the Company truck.

Qualifications/Education Requirements

• Good communication, technical and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of machinery and equipment as it relates to ESP systems.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to work on remote locations without immediate supervision.
• Understand pump curves and be capable of accurate calculations.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience with submersible pump preferred.
• Formal training on basic ESP or VSD.
• Electrical experience required.
• Annual CPR / AED and Electrical Safety Training.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Continuously required to move about the facility.
• Physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations.
• Daily travel required.
• Work is mostly in non-climate controlled environment.
• Continuous standing for long periods of time.
• Exposure to shop and field elements such as noise, dust, odors and temperature variations.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment while in shop environment or on job site.
• This is a safety sensitive position.