Shop Technician / Motor Builder

KLX Energy Services; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

KLX Energy Services, Odessa, TX, is seeking a Shop Technician / Motor Builder to assemble, inspect, and rebuild downhole motors in accordance with OEM specifications. The role includes shipping/receiving duties, material tracking, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualified candidates may have 0–2 years of experience; education ranges from less than high school to a high school diploma or equivalent. Preferred background in oil and gas shop environments.

Qualifications

• Education: Less than High School Education
• Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Work Experience: 0-2 years
• Related Experience: oil and gas shop technician (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, inspect, and rebuild downhole motors per OEM specs.
• Handle shipping/receiving tasks, track materials, and logistics per procedures.
• Expedite, route, and report on material flow to meet production schedules.
• Inspect and test equipment; perform basic maintenance following safety guidelines.

Education

Less than High School Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities: Shop Technician / Motor Builder (99354)

Requisition ID99354-Posted10/15/2026-Texas - Odessa-Operations

KLX Energy Services LLC provides a broad range of technical solutions and equipment to our customers. We provide the right people, best equipment and most convenient locations to deliver expert energy services for every phase of the wellsite. This includes drilling, completions, re-fracing, production, workover, and plug and abandonment. From technical services and wireline to rentals and accommodations, we keep our customers operations running economically, effectively and safely.

At KLX, you'll work side-by-side with devoted professionals. You’ll enjoy the benefits of a strong and evolving company; such as excellent compensation and benefits packages, limitless opportunities for professional growth, and a voice in shaping our future. All while working in an environment that emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and professionalism.

We are currently seeking a Shop Technician for our Odessa, TX location.

PURPOSE:

Performs physical tasks in the shop or warehouse in support of operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

Experience assembling, disassembling, inspecting, and rebuilding downhole motors in accordance with manufacturer specifications and quality standards.

• Performs a combination of shipping and receiving duties; loads and unloads trucks; uses computer system for tracking, logging, verifying and reporting; follows shipping practices and procedures, and transportation routing, schedules and requirements; receives incoming materials or prepares materials for shipment.
• (Un)packs or (un)wraps items such as finished products, raw stock, assemblies, parts, building materials, office supplies, equipment, etc.; inspects incoming material to verify compliance with purchase order and quality requirements; verifies quantity, weight, and conformance of materials to stated identifications; logs receipt of items on system, processes freight bills, packing sheets, and other documents; reports materialsshipped and bills of lading; posts weight and shipping charges and routes equipment to destinations
• Expedites, routes, and dispatches material and parts in accordance with production schedules and commitments. Reviews master production schedule to determine possible and actual shortages and alerts proper authorities of potential problems. Generates progress reports on schedule status and keeps records of completed orders. Takes appropriate action to expedite materials such as order damaged materialrepaired or in-house material transportation. Reports on completion dates, material changes or substitutions, shortages, and schedule modifications.
• Inspects, rebuilds, operates, tests, and troubleshoots equipment. Paints equipment. Monitors, evaluates and adjusts processes or equipment to maximize quality and efficiency. Operates equipment and materials following OEM guidelines as well as standard operating procedures. Completes records and associated documentation. All duties are performed in accordance with applicable safety guidelines, as well asappropriate processing standards.
• May operate heavy machinery if properly certified.
• General housekeeping duties and ground maintenance includes, but is not limited to, preparation of shop and company vehicles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Less than High School Education
• Work Experience: 0-2 years
• Related Experience:
  • Ability to communicate and interpret a variety of oral and written instructions
  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Work Experience: 0-2 years
• Related Experience:
  • Relevant experience as a shop technician in the oil and gas industry

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Precise hand/eye coordination: Constantly
• Basic keyboarding or other repetitive motions: Frequently
• Operation of heavy equipment or operation of vehicles: Occasionally
• Lifting/pushing objects weighing over: > 50 lbs: Frequently
• Climbing and working in awkward and cramped positions: Occasionally
• Other (please specify):
  • Ability to walk and stand on concrete and uneven surfaces
  • Exposure to inclement weather, bright lights, loud noise, dust, gas, and/or fumes

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.