Senior Hydraulic Equipment Mechanic/Technician

ZipRecruiter; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative solutions-oriented company is seeking a skilled Hydraulic Mechanic to join their team in Salt Lake City. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience in hydraulic systems to diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of drilling and pumping equipment. With a focus on quality and performance, you will work both in the shop and in the field, ensuring that all equipment operates at peak efficiency. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to contribute to exciting projects in the drilling services industry. If you are passionate about hydraulics and ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

401k with Match

PTO

Expense Paid Travel

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in hydraulics and fluid power systems.
• Ability to redesign hydraulic circuits for better performance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics and repair of hydraulic systems and drilling equipment.
• Travel for field inspections and maintenance as required.

Skills

Hydraulic Systems Proficiency

Fluid Power Experience

Electro/Hydraulic Systems Knowledge

Ability to Read Hydraulic Schematics

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Mechanic Certificates in Hydraulics

Job description

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced Hydraulic Mechanic that is proficient in hydraulic systems to work in our shop facilities in Salt Lake City. We are an innovative solutions-oriented drilling services and drilling products company. REI Drilling, Inc. owns and operates 15 specialty underground and surface drills and provides drilling services to the mining and civil industries in North America. Through our products group, DPI, we also sell downhole drilling equipment to other contractors and third parties globally.

Position Responsibilities

1. Diagnostics, disassembly, repair, and assembly of load sensing and pilot operated hydraulic systems.
2. Diagnostics, disassembly, repair, and assembly of drilling equipment, including specialty drills, and other ancillary electric/diesel over hydraulic equipment.
3. Specify, procure, repair, or replace wear parts for hydraulic pumps, valves, and flow control systems, triplex mud pumps, and transmissions.
4. Maintenance of drilling and pumping equipment.
5. Inspection/Measurement/Testing of drilling and pumping equipment.
6. Troubleshoot drilling and pumping equipment with field personnel over remote communication platforms.
7. Travel and troubleshoot, perform inspections, service, and maintenance of drilling and pumping equipment in the field as required.
8. Assist with asset management, including facility maintenance as required.
9. Perform other duties as directed by management.

Position Qualifications

1. Must be able to read and understand detailed hydraulic schematics.
2. Proficient with load sensing and pilot operated hydraulic systems.
3. 10 years of fluid power (hydraulics) experience including load sensing and pilot operated systems.
4. 10 years of electro/hydraulic or diesel/hydraulic power train experience.
5. Mechanic certificates in hydraulics are preferable.
6. Ability to improve and redesign hydraulic circuits to improve equipment performance.
7. Ability to take instructions from Equipment Manager and complete tasks.
8. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs more than once a day.
9. Ability to travel and perform work in the field if necessary.

Additional Info

• Salary Position (commensurate on experience)
• Health Benefits
• 401k with Match
• PTO
• Expense Paid Travel (10 to 25 percent travel anticipated)