Mechanic

Summary :

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. Our culture is that of inclusion and an unwavering belief that both our past and future success are due to the diversity of our employees and their competitive spirit.

Founded in 1981, TETRA Technologies, Inc. () is a geographically diversified industrial and oil and gas products and services company, focused on completion fluids, calcium chloride, water management solutions, frac flowback and production well testing services.

TETRA is evolving its business model by expanding into the low carbon energy markets with its chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure. Low carbon energy initiatives include commercialization of TETRA PureFlow®, an ultra-pure zinc bromide clear brine fluid for stationary batteries and energy storage; advancing an innovative carbon capture utilization and storage technology with CarbonFree to capture CO2 and mineralize emissions to make commercial, carbon-negative chemicals; and development of TETRA’s lithium and bromine mineral acreage to meet the growing demand for oil and gas products and energy storage.

Essential Duties :

• Determine equipment needs for loading out jobs according to the package selected by the client. Assist in coordinating all equipment, parts, and other requirements with Product Line Supervisor and / or District Manager to ensure that all delivered products meet the specifications required
• With the assistance of other mechanics and / or field personnel load and unload equipment onto trailers and / into job boxes
• Provides training, guidance, and leadership for other less experienced personnel
• Familiar with correct HSE, SOP, & QA / QC procedures
• Will utilize equipment maintenance forms to ensure all work is completed properly or tagged for out of service if required
• Observes safe working practices, safety rules, and regulations. Complies with TTI & client safety policies and procedures. Initiates job safety analysis (JSA) procedures and hazard recognition practices prior to any job task. Corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports to the Product Line Supervisor if not immediately correctable. Performs all required documentation including but not limited to JSA’s, behavior-based observations (BBO) cards, near hit documentation, and incident investigations. Will ensure that all personnel will comply with PPE standards per client & TTI policies
• Attends in-house and / or outside training seminars to acquire basic knowledge of OSHA and company safety programs and policies and employee will commit themselves to TTI online training courses
• Abide by all policies and procedures, including those related to safety and environmental issues, and / or requests to perform necessary job functions. Examples of third-party services would be but not limited to haul trucks, winch trucks, hot shot drivers, etc.
• Effectively communicate shop needs to management to ensure all necessary parts and equipment are kept in stock and that all needs are met to ensure there is no disruption with operations
• Will communicate with district administrative clerks’ clerical needs including but not limited to damage reports due to well affluent, timesheets, equipment tracking, etc.
• Coordinate the acquisition of materials from vendors that are needed for the maintenance and repairs of testing equipment. Work diligently with vendors to receive quotes from multiple sources to ensure best price is negotiated for goods and services
• Maintains the shop work area in a clean, secure, and responsible manner
• Communicate effectively with the client representative and / or
• Perform all necessary routine maintenance on sop equipment such as pumps, forklifts, cranes, trailers, and all other equipment
• Assist with rig up / rig down operations on client locations as needed
• Performs general equipment maintenance such as sand blasting, grinding, and painting equipment

Requirements :

Physical Duties :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, see, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and to use their hands to use, handle and control equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach, climb, and balance.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25-50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds with appropriate assistance.

Work Environment :

The requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

While performing the duties of any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including but not limited to rain, humidity, snow, and / or heat during daytime hours and / or nighttime hours. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time.