Mechanical Technician

SLB; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB is seeking a Mechanic in New Iberia, LA, responsible for delivering equipment on time and improving maintenance efficiency. The ideal candidate has 5 years of experience and expertise with Detroit and Caterpillar diesel engines.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, recording performance data, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. Strong communication skills are essential, and legal work authorization in the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a mechanic.
• Experience with Detroit and Caterpillar diesel engines.
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulics and basic electronics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned equipment per the maintenance program.
• Record maintenance performance history in TLM systems.
• Comply with TLM Product Line standards.

Skills

Experience repairing Detroit and Caterpillar diesel engines

Troubleshoot and repair hydraulics and electronics

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job description

Mechanic – New Iberia, LA

The mechanic is responsible for ensuring on-time delivery of equipment as per operational demands. The mechanical technician improves the maintenance-related nonproductive time ratio of the product line's assets within the Maintenance Base (MB) and enhances maintenance efficiency and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned equipment according to the maintenance program and in compliance with the reliability‑centered maintenance strategy through the Computerized Maintenance Management System and standard work.
• Record materials, supplies, labor costs, and equipment maintenance performance history in the Technology Lifecycle Management (TLM) business systems.
• Comply with TLM Product Line standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the MB to improve asset utilization and cost of service delivery (CoSD).
• Improve asset turnaround time by reducing downtime, parts and repair authorization numbers, failures, and work‑in‑process.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance the efficiency and productivity of maintenance technicians.
• Implement CoSD projects such as planned repair and reuse of parts.
• Participate in failure investigations as assigned.
• Comply with the TLM Competency Management System.
• Work in the shop during regular hours (7 am to 4 pm) with some on‑call hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a mechanic.
• Experience repairing Detroit and Caterpillar diesel engines.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulics and some electronics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Veterans

• Company policy provides every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor with priority referral for veterans.

Reasonable Accommodations

• The Company will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Authorization for Employment

• All offered employees must provide documentation proving identity and employment authorization in the United States within 72 hours of commencement and complete an I‑9 under oath. SLB is an E‑Verify employer.