Mud Motor Shop Tech II – Hands-on, On-Call Role

Patterson-UTI; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson-UTI is seeking a Motor Shop Technician in Midland, TX to inspect, repair, and overhaul directional motors and related oilfield equipment. You will disassemble/reassemble assemblies, test performance, and ensure tools and test equipment are fully serviceable before repairs and properly accounted afterward.

The role emphasizes safety, with duties including yard/shop organization, PPE use, and after-hours on-call availability.

Qualifications

• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems in equipment brought to the maintenance shop.
• Disassemble and reassemble directional motors and oilfield drilling components.
• Operate Torque Master machine for assembly/disassembly.
• Perform tests and repairs per the manufacturer’s manuals.

Skills

Hand & power tools

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Torque Master machine

Job description

Patterson-UTI is seeking a Motor Shop Technician in Midland, TX to inspect, repair, and overhaul directional motors and related oilfield equipment. You will disassemble/reassemble assemblies, test performance, and ensure tools and test equipment are fully serviceable before repairs and properly accounted afterward.

The role emphasizes safety, with duties including yard/shop organization, PPE use, and after-hours on-call availability.