Rig Field Mechanic

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POSITION SUMMARY:

A successful Rig Mechanic will be highly skilled working on heavy diesel engines to effectively service all equipment including but not limited to: service workover rigs, snubbing units and other ancillary equipment. An outstanding track record of success in the full lifecycle of the oil and gas industry as a mechanic in maintenance, repairs, and safety will be the key to success.

Maintenance

1. Perform routine scheduled maintenance on all equipment
2. Observe mechanical devices in operation and diagnoses problems by sight and sound to resolve issues
3. Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
4. Test, adjust and repair equipment to be operational
5. Perform required repairs based on troubleshooting mechanical equipment
6. Perform routine and complex scheduled maintenance or repair work including exchanging engines and transmissions
7. Coordinate with Management on the maintenance, repair and refurbishment of equipment
8. Anticipate potential equipment malfunctions of failures and preforms required repairs, adjustments or modification to resolve the problem
9. Foresee potential equipment malfunctions of failures and preforms required repairs, adjustments or modification to resolve the problem
10. Respond to emergencies as requested and coordinates onsite activities to utilize resources to facilitate repairs in the most expedient and cost-effective manner

Repairs

1. Operate drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
2. Repair or replaces defective parts
3. Repair basic 12V electrical equipment

Safety

1. Comply all with HSE policies and procedures during work
2. Ensure full awareness of (and compliance with) requirements of relevant company/customer HSE handbooks, HSE procedures, and emergency procedures

Welding

1. Weld fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble or repair structural forms such as machinery frames, skids, tanks
2. Lubricate and clean parts
3. Request parts and machines to be ordered as needed
4. Other duties as assigned

Education:

1. High school diploma or GED
2. Completion of the Diesel Technology Program
3. Certified diesel mechanic preferred, but not required
4. Ability to read and understand material commonly used in the product, service, and maintenance function

Skills You’ll need:

1. Experience with service rigs, snubbing units and ancillary equipment preferred
2. Hands-on experience with various heavy-duty engines including; Cat, Detroit Diesel, Cummins,
3. Knowledge of hydraulic systems
4. Ability to communicate both oral and written effectively
5. Welding experience preferred, but not required
6. Willing to travel to customer sites to repair equipment on-site, travel out of town as required.
7. Willing to work nights, weekends & Holidays as required, Working outside in the environment.
8.  Perform other duties as assigned.