Field Service Technician I

LUFKIN INDUSTRIES; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

LUFKIN US Acquisitions Company LLC is seeking a Field Service Technician I to support Field Manager in operating and repairing Oilfield Pumping Unit equipment across shop, yard, or field locations. The role includes rigging, installation, inspection, and repairs, with opportunities to advance through competency-based training.

Successful candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be willing to travel to remote sites, and work overtime or extended hours as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; pumping unit experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Under Field Manager guidance, operate and rig up/down equipment and tools.
• Install, inspect, and repair Oilfield Pumping Units and related systems.
• Handle hands-on work with equipment, requiring precise operation.
• Train to operate multiple equipment types per competency program.
• Assist with product-related tasks like unit assembly and inspections.
• Safely deploy to remote sites with travel time potentially exceeding 4 hours.

Skills

Field service repair

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Position Summary

Field Service Technician I will provide support to the Field Manager related to all areas of operation and repairing Oilfield Pumping Unit equipment. The Technician will be responsible for a number of tasks associated with the operation, rig-up / down of equipment & tools and related equipment in the shop, yard, or location, as well as helping to drive process improvements to help management and operations make tactical and strategic decisions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a Field Manager, perform a number of tasks associated with the operation, rig-up / down of equipment & tools and related equipment in the shop, yard, or location (equipment used will vary by product line)
• Perform duties which may involve some technical elements but primarily focused on installation, inspection, and repairing of Oilfield Pumping Units
• Play a role in hands-on and directly manipulate equipment, machinery or systems requiring precise instrumentation / operation
• Be trained in operating more than one type of equipment or combinations of equipment / processes (level is determined by competency development program)
• Assist with product efforts such as multi-jack bolt tensioner, beam pumping unit assembly, long stroke unit assembly, beam pumping unit inspection, linear pumping unit inspection, unit alignment, pumping unit brake system, pumping unit stroke change, structural bearing replacement, well pump re-space, and wireline removal and installation Ability to safely deploy to remote geographic assignment locations - locations with limited access to medical care, which may require 4 hours (or more) travel time to reach secondary level medical care.
• Assist with equipment efforts such as bucket truck aerial lift, crane rig up, crane load chart site setup, and truck driving.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED from an accredited school or institution OR applicable pumping unit experience in lieu of High School Diploma/GED.

Eligibility Requirements

• Work overtime, weekends and holidays, as required
• Work at heights
• Carry various pieces of the pumping unit of substantial weight
• Work in a constant pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, bending and other physical activities
• Be in the shop environment a minimum of 8 hours per day, primarily standing and sitting, as required
• Lift objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Be subjected to extreme heat and cold for extended periods of time.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in field service repair or oil field repair
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Successful candidates will be eligible for up to a $1250 sign-on bonus.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

LUFKIN US Acquisitions Company LLC

is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all employees.