What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Specialist I position at LUFKIN?
The Field Specialist will be responsible for providing support to the Manager, Operations related to all areas of field operations. In this role, you’ll take ownership of the procurement, operation, servicing, maintenance, and rod pumping units, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. You’ll play a key role in coordinating personnel, resources, and communication to align with business objectives, while also identifying opportunities to streamline processes and support both tactical and strategic decisions.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical problems with oilfield equipment (Rod Pumping Units)
- Provide subject matter expertise on Beam and Linear Pumping Units
- Develop and maintain relationships with customers built on exceptional knowledge, quality, and reliability
- Ability to sell Lufkin Services to potential new customers
- Assist in closing out every month by getting signed field tickets from customers
- Provide support to field service crews by resolving any problems that may arise, and fill in as needed on field service crews
- Proactively understand the needs of the fleet including coordination with supervisor on vehicle standards and quantities
- May include training in areas of safety efforts such as pumping unit lock out tag out, DOT-FMCSA laws, and pumping unit rigging
- Assists with equipment efforts such as crane rig up
- May include training in areas of equipment efforts such as bucket truck aerial lift
- May include training in areas of 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
- May include other projects as required
Minimum Requirements
- 5 years’ experience in the Beam Pumping Unit Field
- 1 year(s) experience in the Linear style Pumping Units
- Rotaflex experience preferred
- Knowledge of Hours of Service and Oilfield Exemption rules
- Travel experience to multiple jobs per day
- Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required
- Work independently and without supervision
- Valid state required driver’s license
Essential Characteristics
- Results and success-oriented mentality, conveying a sense of urgency and driving initiatives to close
- Experience in Beam Pumping Unit and Linear style Pumping Unit fields
- Ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects, business sensitive and confidential information, and prepare detailed records or reports
- Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related database software packages
- Strong problem solving, quantitative, and analytical skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills with a proven ability to meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines
- Passionate about maintaining employee health and safety
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
LUFKIN US Acquisitions Company LLC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all employees.
Experience
Preferred- 4 year(s): Beam Pumping Unit Experience
- 1 year(s): Experience in Linear Style Pumping Units; Rotoflex preferred.
Education
Preferred- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Drivers License
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