Gearhead Field Tech

Hydro Resources Holdings, Inc.; Creedmoor (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 Holding, Inc. is 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 self-directed role requires travel between job sites and collaboration with drill crews, pump crews, shop leadership, and local vendors. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in diesel equipment repair and 2+ years in oilfield equipment maintenance, with strong electrical

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on diesel equipment repair experience.
• 2+ years maintaining and repairing oilfield equipment or related heavy equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and heavy equipment systems.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting abilities including wiring, sensors, and relays.
• Proven ability to use service manuals, diagrams, diagnostic software, and test 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, and wiring issues.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, 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 and wiring diagrams.
• Support drill crews and pump crews while maintaining safe, professional job-site operations.
• Source repair parts from local vendors and identify alternate repair solutions.
• 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 and repair needs to leadership.

Skills

Diesel repair

Oilfield equipment

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Field service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostics software

Wiring diagrams

Job description

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.

External Company URL: Hydro Resources | Groundwater Exploration and Production (https://hydroresources.com/)