Job Title: Equipment Tech I 

Schedule: 8/6

Location: Carlsbad, NM (Housing available)

Pay: DOE

Danos Expectations: A successful candidate will exhibit characteristics that support the following:

• Safety Awareness
• Work Ethic
• Technical Skill
• Customer Focus
• Open Communication
• Implementing Vision and Values

Our purpose, values and high-performance culture traits are fundamental to our success and offer wonderful opportunities for employee development.

Position Summary: 

The Equipment Tech is responsible for the maintenance and repair of oil and gas equipment. They will work with a team of engineers, technicians, and other professionals to ensure that equipment is operating safely and efficiently.

 Job Duties:

• Provides maintenance support for pumps, generators, and compressors.
• Mechanical Aptitude Develops ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts and principles such as, but not limited to, sounds, heat conduction, velocity, gravity, friction, pressure, kinetic and potential energy, etc. when working or using mechanical machinery.
• Conducting tests on Emergency Shutdown Systems, pneumatic and electrical valves. 
• Repairing equipment using cutters and threaders and troubleshooting issues. 
• Performing general Maintenace and repairs on various production related equipment.

Competencies:

• Computer knowledge - Proficient utilizing MS Windows environment
• Strong initiative and self-starter
• Possesses a strong, working knowledge of oil & gas production operations
• Ability to keep neat and accurate records
• Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization
• Excellent Interpersonal communications skills in a team environment including written reports, oral and email
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Understanding of Importance of environmental and Safe Work Practices

Qualifications:

• 1 years of Oil & Gas Equipment Technician experience, lease crew/ roustabout experience in an oilfield environment, electrical maintenance background preferred.
• High School Grad or GED equivalent required
• Ability to work overtime and holidays as needed and must be available for call outs as required
• Must meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug, MVR, agility and fit for duty
• Must maintain clear driving record, maintain company vehicle and abide by vehicle policies

Physical Demands:

• The company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities
• Utilize multi-limb coordination and flexibility combined with control precision to perform fine motor skills including: finger manipulation, grasping, feeling, arm-hand steadiness, in order to push, pull or lift objects
• Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Work involves climbing at heights at or above six feet
• Utilizes multi-limb coordination to balance on even or uneven surfaces, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, and walk, reach over shoulders or below the knees
• Auditory attention and hearing sensitivity is required, as candidates must possess the ability to distinguish various sounds that serve as key maintenance indicators
• Must employ the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety policies

Work Environment:

• Full exposure to extreme weather changes and humidity/moisture relative to atmospheric condition variations. Includes exposure to extreme summer and winter temperatures, as well as rain, sleet, and snow.
• Full exposure to dust, chemicals, gases, fumes, smoke, excessive noise, and/or vibrations.
• Work generally performed in an industrial environment (indoor or outdoor) with various hazards and noise exposure.
• The job also requires availability for rotating on-call schedule, occasional unscheduled call-outs and extended workdays and/or workweeks.
• Overtime, Weekend and/or Holiday hours may be required.

Why work for Danos?

Danos offers competitive wages, sustainable health benefits, 401K company match, and opportunities for employee development.

Sounds like your ideal employer?

Apply today! Visit www.danos.com to complete a general application or to review additional openings.

Danos is an equal opportunity employer.