POSITION SUMMARY
The Fluid End Technician tests job readiness of equipment while ensuring conformity to standard while operating equipment in high pressure areas and practice work safety procedures.
Key Accountabilities

• Inspect fluid ends for damaged or worn parts
• Wash fluid ends to remove any stagnant sediment
• Inspect stay rods and tie bars for proper torque compression
• Replace valves and seats
• Replace packing elements
• Make repairs to fluid ends as needed
• Inspect packing bore for wear patterns
• Inspect retainer nuts for cracked or broken threads
• Inspect seat desk for cracks or indications of a wash-out
• Inspect packing bore for wear patterns that could indicate a wash-out
• Inspect rod bearings, thrust seats, bull gears and pinion bearings
• Properly service and maintain fluid ends in a high-cycle environment
• Assess diagnoses when service issues occur and make note of repairs as needed
• Support maintenance staff with any operational assistance they may need
• Ensure quality of equipment through preventive maintenance and following company standard operating procedures
• Document work performed within NexTier's CMMS
• Perform final inspections of equipment to monitor safety and efficiency
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Language Comprehension
Ability to understand and speak English at a level of proficiency allowing employees to issue, receive and respond to both safety and operations-related directions in English.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to demonstrates professionalism, integrity, ethical behavior and commitment to the values of the company
• Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations
• Able to learn and integrate new technical skills and knowledge. Maintains current knowledge in field of expertise.
• Safety oriented, able to analyze problems by considering alternatives, followed by systematic rejection of unacceptable alternatives
• Provides tactful, direct and actionable feedback to others

Minimum Required Education

• H.S. Diploma - Required