What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fluid End Tech - Williston, ND position at Patterson-UTI?
The Fluid End Technician is responsible for testing the job readiness of equipment, ensuring conformity to standards, and practicing safety procedures while operating equipment in high-pressure environments.
Detailed Description:
- Inspects fluid ends for damaged or worn parts.
- Washes fluid ends to remove stagnant sediment.
- Inspects stay rods and tie bars for proper torque compression.
- Replaces valves, seats, and packing elements.
- Makes repairs to fluid ends as needed.
- Inspects packing bores for wear patterns and indications of wash-outs.
- Examines retainer nuts for cracked or broken threads.
- Inspects seat desks for cracks or indications of a wash-out.
- Evaluates rod bearings, thrust seats, bull gears, and pinion bearings for wear or damage.
- Services and maintains fluid ends in high-cycle environments.
- Diagnoses service issues and documents necessary repairs.
- Provides operational assistance to maintenance staff.
- Ensures the quality of equipment through preventive maintenance and adherence to company SOPs.
- Documents all work performed using NexTier's CMMS.
- Conducts final inspections to ensure equipment safety and efficiency.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, ethical behavior, and a commitment to company values.
- Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations.
- Ability to learn and integrate new technical skills and maintain current knowledge in the field of expertise.
- Safety-oriented with strong problem-solving skills to systematically evaluate and resolve issues.
- Provides tactful, direct, and actionable feedback to others.
Language Comprehension:
Must understand and speak English at a level sufficient to issue, receive, and respond to both safety and operations-related directions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma.
- Experience: FRAC experience.
Additional Details:
The Fluid End Technician plays a key role in maintaining equipment readiness and operational safety in high-pressure environments. This position requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
