Mechanical Technician Full Time

Mechanical Technician Jobs in Texas

About the job

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for the rebuild and repair of drilling rig floor wrenches/Iron roughnecks. This will include physically rebuilding the wrench units, managing the shop helpers, documenting the process, managing parts and assembly, track labor hours per unit, and final signoff of completed units. Individual must be team player, organized, meet deadlines, and handle highly stressful situations. Electrical, hydraulics, and mechanical expertise is essential to the success of this position 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Rebuild, Repair, or Refurbish Drilling Rig Floor Wrench/Iron Roughnecks to as new conditions
• Manage documentation required for tracking and verifying rebuilds and repair
• Delegate tasks to shop helpers and other technicians
• Manage parts and assemblies required for rebuild (required parts lists, reordering inventory, outsourcing work).
• Assist field level tech with troubleshooting issues when the expertise is needed
• Occasionally follow new rebuild to field for deployment and ensure functionality
• Continuously understand and grow knowledge in Drilling process, new technology, etc.
• Development of monitoring and diagnostics tools
• Contribute to the development of Best Practices/Standards
• Document common troubleshooting problems that are first identified through troubleshooting experiences
• Travel will be required at times to support rig up of rebuilt/repaired units and troubleshooting any issues
• Pass on common issues or technical improvements to technical team for continued improvement.
• Maintain company issued tools and be knowledgeable and skillful in the use of these tools
• Compliance with safety standards, regulations, reporting and certifications
• Complete required paperwork, documentation and billing accurately and timely
• Utilization of time management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 Years’ experience in the field, shop, or manufacturing facility working on wrenches/Iron Roughnecks
• Working knowledge in the Oil and Gas Industry preferred