Shop Technician - FS

Downing Wellhead Equipment, LLC; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Downing USA in Odessa, TX seeks a Shop Technician to repair and service frac valves, wellheads, spool, chokes, actuators, and related surface equipment in our valve repair shop.

You will assemble and disassemble equipment, read blueprints and drawings, test and inspect, perform shop maintenance, and handle shipping and receiving while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years related experience may waive if applicable.
• Minimum 1 year of related shop experience.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs and stand/walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, repair, and test frac valves and wellhead equipment in the shop.
• Read blueprints and drawings to determine tooling and procedures.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and organization; perform general shop maintenance.
• Handle shipping and receiving duties.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met and records kept.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Problem solving

Quality awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Downing USA
850 S Faudree Rd
Odessa, TX 79766, USA

Description

Desired Traits – Dynamic, Problem-Solving, Knowledge of Machines, Tools, Frac Valves and Wellhead Equipment

What is a Shop Technician?
The Shop Technician primarily works in the valve repair shop making repairs to customer property including frac valves, wellheads, spool, chokes, actuators, and other surface wellhead equipment as required.

In this role, you will:

• Assemble and break down new or used equipment, inspect, repair, and test equipment


• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings


• Execute general shop maintenance such as cleanup of shop, work area and equipment


• Shipping and receiving


• Clean, disassemble, pressure wash, reassemble, test, grease, and paint Wellhead and Frac equipment


• Necessary upkeep of all hand and power tools


• Perform duties for QHSE as related to safety and quality, training of personnel, safety & quality reports, logs, etc.


• Perform other duties as assigned

Required and Preferred Abilities:

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures


• Write route reports and correspondence


• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, fraction, percentages, area circumference and volume


• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situation where only limited standardization exist


• Limited computer knowledge


• Determine the correct equipment and tools needed to do a job correctly

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear


• Employees must possess the ability to operate, handle, and lift shop equipment and tools and products up to 30 lbs.

Education:

• High school degree or equivalent. This requirement may be waived if the applicant possesses two years of related experience and/or training


• Minimum 1 year of related experience

We pride ourselves in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all employees. To gain employment, the candidate will need to pass a hair follicle drug test and a background check once the offer of employment has been accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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