Gearhead Field Tech

Hydro Resources; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Matching

Flexible Spending Account

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Referral Program

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Hydro Resources is seeking an experienced Field Technician to perform diagnostics, repairs, preventive maintenance, and emergency field service across a diverse fleet of oilfield equipment. This role requires hands-on expertise, travel between job sites, and collaboration with drill crews, pump crews, and vendors.

The candidate will diagnose diesel engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and electrical issues, while sourcing parts and documenting work orders to ensure rapid equipment return to

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on diesel equipment repair experience.
• 2+ years direct experience maintaining and repairing oilfield equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and heavy-equipment operating systems.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability, including wiring repairs, sensors, connectors, relays, charging systems, and starting systems.
• Ability to use service manuals, wiring diagrams, diagnostic software, and electrical test equipment.
• Valid driver license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and field issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance and urgent field repairs on assigned equipment.
• Source repair parts and coordinate with local vendors when needed.
• Document labor, diagnostics, repairs, parts, and follow-up needs in electronic work orders.
• Maintain safe, professional job-site operations and communicate status to leadership.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatic systems

Field diagnostics

Equipment maintenance

Safety-first problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical diesel training preferred

Tools

Diagnostic software

Wiring diagrams

Service manuals

Job description

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Gearhead Field Tech

Regular Full-Time Texas - Austin, Creedmoor, TX, US

Field Technician

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Field Technician Ill to perform diagnostics, repairs, preventive maintenance, and emergency field service across a diverse fleet of oilfield and heavy equipment. This is an advanced, self-directed position for a technician who can travel between job sites, evaluate equipment issues, make safe repair decisions, source parts, and return equipment to service with limited day-to-day oversight. The technician will coordinate with drill crews, pump crews, shop leadership, and local vendors.

• Light-duty trucks, crew trucks, trailers, bumper-pull trailers, and gooseneck trailers.
• Drill rigs, workover rigs, pulling units, mud pumps, shaker systems, lift pumps, centrifugal pumps, and related support equipment.
• Compressors and pneumatic support systems.
• Backhoe, forklift, telehandler, and other heavy mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and operational issues in the field.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and urgent field repairs on assigned equipment.
• Evaluate multiple equipment problems, identify safety and operational priorities, and develop practical repair solutions.
• Diagnose diesel engines and supporting systems, including starting, charging, sensor, connector, and wiring issues.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, fittings, leaks, and pressure-related issues.
• Diagnose pneumatic and air-system concerns, as well as draw works and winch-related operating systems.
• Repair electrical systems using test equipment, wiring diagrams, service information, and diagnostic tools.
• Support drill crews and pump crews while maintaining safe, professional job-site operations.
• Source repair parts from local vendors and identify alternate repair solutions when needed.
• Maintain the assigned service truck, tools, equipment, and work area.
• Document labor, diagnostics, repairs, parts,and follow-up needs in electronic work orders.
• Communicate equipment status, repair needs, parts requirements and operational blockers to leadership and the administrative team .

Qualifications

• 1O+ years of hands-on diesel equipment repair experience, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• 2+ years of direct experience maintaining and repairing oilfield industry equipment, or equivalent related heavy-equipment experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, draw works, pumps, compressors, and heavy-equipment operating systems.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability, including wiring repairs, sensors, connectors, relays, charging systems, and starting systems.
• Ability to use service manuals, wiring diagrams, diagnostic software, and electrical test equipment.
• Proven diagnostic ability, critical-thinking skills, and the ability to think through complex problems in the field.
• Ability to work independently, manage time, and make sound decisions with limited supervision.
• Comfortable using a computer and completing accurate electronic work orders.
• High school diploma or GED required; vocational diesel, heavy-equipment, or technical training preferred.
• Valid driver license and acceptable driving record required.
• Manufacturer certifications, CDL, welding or fabrication experience, and diagnostic-software experience are preferred.
• 401(K) Matching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled, E-Verify Employer

As part of the pre-employment hiring process at Hydro Resources Holding, Inc. and its subsidiaries, all candidates will be required to undergo background check and drug screening.