What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linear Unit Technician position at Lufkin US Acquisition Company LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Responsible for providing support to the Linear Specialist or Operations Manager related to all areas of operation and repairing all Oilfield Pumping Unit equipment, but specializing in linear units. The Linear Unit Technician will be responsible for a number of tasks associated with the operation, rig-up / down of equipment & tools and related equipment in the shop, yard, or location, as well as helping to drive process improvements to help management and operations make tactical and strategic decisions.
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma / GED from an accredited school or institution
Work overtime, weekends, and holidays, as required
Comfortable working at heights with proper fall protection
Carry various pieces of the pumping unit of substantial weight
Work in a constant pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, bending, and other physical activities
Be in the field environment a minimum of 8 hours per day, primarily standing and sitting, as required
Lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Be subjected to extreme heat and cold for extended periods of time
Valid state required driver’s license
Must have a clean driving record
Responsibilities
Under the direction of a lead or supervisor, perform a number of tasks associated with the operation, rig-up / down of equipment & tools and related equipment in the shop, yard, or location (equipment used will vary by product line)
Perform duties which may involve some technical elements but primarily focused on installation, inspection, and repairing of all styles of Oilfield Pumping Units
Play a role in hands-on and directly manipulate equipment, machinery or systems requiring precise instrumentation / operation
Be trained in operating more than one type of equipment or combinations of equipment / processes (level is determined by competency development program)
Ability to safely deploy to remote geographic assignment locations – locations with limited access to medical care, which may require 4 hours (or more) travel time to reach secondary level medical care
Assist with safety efforts such as pumping unit lock out tag out, DOT-FMCSA laws, and pumping unit rigging
Assist with equipment efforts such as bucket truck aerial lift, crane rig up, crane load chart site setup, and truck driving
Assist with product efforts such as multi-jack bolt tensioner, beam pumping unit assembly, long stroke unit assembly, beam pumping unit inspection, linear pumping unit inspection, unit alignment, pumping unit brake system, pumping unit stroke change, structural bearing replacement, well pump re-space, and wireline removal and installation
Other projects as required
Essential Characteristics
Results and success-oriented mentality, conveying a sense of urgency and driving initiatives to close
Experience in field service repair or oil field repair preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Passionate about maintaining employee health and safety
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