Tech 1 Shop Motor MSD (Nightshift)

Patterson-UTI; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson-UTI is seeking a Motor Shop Technician to inspect, analyze, test, and repair directional motors and oilfield drilling components. You will disassemble/reassemble equipment to pristine condition, ensure tools and test equipment are serviceable, and maintain accurate records for billing.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, assembly, tools maintenance, and safety compliance. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and 6+ months related work history; experience with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 6+ months of related work history
• Previous Motor Shop experience preferred
• QA experience with vector gauges and RA meters

Responsibilities

• Trouble shoot and diagnose problems with maintenance shop equipment
• Assemble/disassemble directional motors and oilfield components
• Perform tests and repairs per manuals and bulletins
• Quality control of parts to determine repair or replacement
• Document inspections, test results, and parts for billing
• Operate forklift and maintain a clean shop yard
• Follow safety standards and participate in trainings

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklift operation

Quality control

Reading manuals

MS Office

PPE compliance

On-call after hours

Education

High school diploma

Tools

RA meter

Vector gauges

Job description

Job Description

The Motor Shop Technician will inspect, analyze, test, measure, repair and perform full or partial overhauls on assemblies or subassemblies of directional motors, and other oilfield drilling components. The Motor Shop Technician will perform entire disassembly and reassembly of equipment to pristine condition and ensure that all tools and test equipment are fully serviceable prior to the start of repair work and are fully accounted for after each repair. Non-technical duties will include routine house cleaning of the yard and shop spaces and equipment, cleaning equipment, moving equipment around the yard and participating in various meetings, trainings and development activities.

The Motor Shop Technician will inspect, analyze, test, measure, repair and perform full or partial overhauls on assemblies or subassemblies of directional motors, and other oilfield drilling components. The Motor Shop Technician will perform entire disassembly and reassembly of equipment to pristine condition and ensure that all tools and test equipment are fully serviceable prior to the start of repair work and are fully accounted for after each repair. Non-technical duties will include routine house cleaning of the yard and shop spaces and equipment, cleaning equipment, moving equipment around the yard and participating in various meetings, trainings and development activities.

Detailed Description

• Trouble shoot and diagnose the problem of equipment brought to the maintenance shop
• Assemble and disassemble directional motors, and other oilfield drilling components
• Perform all tests and repair in strict compliance with the manufacturer’s service manual and bulletins
• Quality control of parts to determine whether they need to be repaired or replaced
• List parts to be replaced referring to the manufacturer’s manuals and diagrams
• Look up all necessary repair parts and order them as needed
• Document inspections, test results, repair work done and parts replaced for proper billing and record upkeep
• Ensure the yard and shop spaces are clean and organized
• Ensure that all equipment is clean and in good working order
• Safely operate forklift to move equipment around the yard
• Participate in all required meetings, training and development activities
• Ability to communicate, including ability to read, write, and speak English and to promptly follow verbal and written directions in English.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools to perform a range of mechanically oriented functions including independent use of heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools
• Ability to safely navigate the yard and shop work sites with occasional walking, climbing, standing, stepping, etc. during normal operating conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather)
• Ability to operate heavy equipment
• Lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces
• Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl occasionally during visits to field and operational work areas
• Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills including ability to promptly give, and follow, directions when working with others and ability to interact productively with coworkers and third parties
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times
• Willing to be on call after hours, work extended schedules, including extra days, occasional nights, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6+ months of stable related work history
• Preferred Qualifications
• Previous Motor Shop experience, including painting experience
• Quality control experience with vector gauges and RA meter and other measurement equipment

Additional Details

The Motor Shop Technician must work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties. The typical work environment will be in the shop and yard which will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals and airborne particles.