Tech 1 Fluid End NEX

Patterson-UTI; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NexTier is seeking a Fluid End Technician 1 in the Odessa, TX area to maintain and repair high-pressure fluid ends in a demanding field environment. You will perform inspections, replacements, and preventive work to ensure equipment safety and efficiency, while documenting repairs and adhering to SOPs.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma and a strong safety mindset, with the ability to work with maintenance staff and follow procedures in fast-paced conditions.

Qualifications

• Professionalism and ethical behavior in daily tasks.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and follow procedures.
• Willingness to learn new technical skills and stay updated.
• Safety-oriented with strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Able to provide direct, actionable feedback to teammates.

Responsibilities

• Inspects fluid ends for damaged or worn parts.
• Washes fluid ends to remove sediment buildup.
• Inspects stay rods and tie bars for proper torque compression.
• Replaces valves, seats, and packing elements as needed.
• Performs repairs to fluid ends and checks for wear patterns.

Skills

Safety compliance

Problem solving

English proficiency

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Inspects fluid ends for damaged or worn parts.
• Washes fluid ends to remove stagnant sediment.
• Inspects stay rods and tie bars for proper torque compression.
• Replaces valves, seats, and packing elements.
• Makes repairs to fluid ends as needed.
• Inspects packing bores for wear patterns and indications of washouts.
• Examines retainer nuts for cracked or broken threads.
• Inspects seat desks for cracks or indications of a wash-out.
• Evaluates rod bearings, thrust seats, bull gears, and pinion bearings.
• Services and maintains fluid ends in a high-cycle environment.
• Diagnoses service issues and documents necessary repairs.
• Provides operational assistance to maintenance staff.
• Ensures the quality of equipment through preventive maintenance and adherence to company SOPs.
• Documents all work performed within NexTier's CMMS.
• Conducts final inspections to ensure equipment safety and efficiency.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Detailed Description

• Inspects fluid ends for damaged or worn parts.
• Washes fluid ends to remove stagnant sediment.
• Inspects stay rods and tie bars for proper torque compression.
• Replaces valves, seats, and packing elements.
• Makes repairs to fluid ends as needed.
• Inspects packing bores for wear patterns and indications of washouts.
• Examines retainer nuts for cracked or broken threads.
• Inspects seat desks for cracks or indications of a wash-out.
• Evaluates rod bearings, thrust seats, bull gears, and pinion bearings.
• Services and maintains fluid ends in a high-cycle environment.
• Diagnoses service issues and documents necessary repairs.
• Provides operational assistance to maintenance staff.
• Ensures the quality of equipment through preventive maintenance and adherence to company SOPs.
• Documents all work performed within NexTier's CMMS.
• Conducts final inspections to ensure equipment safety and efficiency.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Inspects fluid ends for damaged or worn parts.
• Washes fluid ends to remove stagnant sediment.
• Inspects stay rods and tie bars for proper torque compression.
• Replaces valves, seats, and packing elements.
• Makes repairs to fluid ends as needed.
• Inspects packing bores for wear patterns and indications of washouts.
• Examines retainer nuts for cracked or broken threads.
• Inspects seat desks for cracks or indications of a wash-out.
• Evaluates rod bearings, thrust seats, bull gears, and pinion bearings.
• Services and maintains fluid ends in a high-cycle environment.
• Diagnoses service issues and documents necessary repairs.
• Provides operational assistance to maintenance staff.
• Ensures the quality of equipment through preventive maintenance and adherence to company SOPs.
• Documents all work performed within NexTier's CMMS.
• Conducts final inspections to ensure equipment safety and efficiency.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, ethical behavior, and a commitment to company values.
• Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations.
• Ability to learn and integrate new technical skills and maintain current knowledge in the field of expertise.
• Safety-oriented with strong problem-solving skills to systematically evaluate and resolve issues.
• Provides tactful, direct, and actionable feedback to team members.

Language Comprehension

Must understand and speak English at a level sufficient to issue, receive, and respond to both safety and operations-related directions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma.

Licenses And Certifications

• Valid Driver's license required

Additional Details

The Fluid End Technician 1 plays a key role in maintaining equipment readiness and operational safety in high-pressure environments. This position requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

About Us

The Evolving Oil Field Demands Evolving Service Providers

NexTier is a leading provider of integrated completions that employs sustainable practices and equipment to support our customers’ ESG goals while accelerating production in the most demanding US land basins.

Patterson-UTI is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, offering equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of personal characteristics protected by law. Employees are encouraged to report any concerns through multiple channels.