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Permian Personnel · 1 month ago

Field Reliability Engineer

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Permian Personnel is a wellhead manufacturing and service company seeking a Field Reliability Engineer. This role acts as the technical first-responder for wellhead operations, providing rapid engineering solutions and enhancing product reliability through investigation and testing.

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Responsibilities

Anticipate potential problems and work closely with Operations to proactively solve complex issues using creative thinking and internal/external resources

Provide rapid-response engineering support to Operations by developing safe, time-critical wellhead solutions—including non-standard design modifications, redlines, and conversion drawings—to maintain immediate operational continuity

Assist in the investigation of field failures; evaluate root cause and recommend corrective actions

Investigate non-conformances (NCRs) and supplier deviation requests (SDRs) and issue clear dispositions, including use-as-is, rework, or scrap

Conduct equipment qualification testing as required and produce engineering test reports of the results

Ensure product and system quality by developing test methods, validating finished-product performance, and confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes

Assist and respond to engineering work requests (EWR) and engineering change notifications (ECN)

Consult with engineering groups and equipment designs, questions, and product specifications

Write departmental related specifications and documents as required

Continuously monitor API 6A and API Q1 specification updates and ensure full adherence to all certification requirements

Identify and recommend processes for design improvement and innovation

Must be a team player who collaborates across functions and builds strong working relationships with Supply Chain, Inside Sales, Service, and Operations

Qualification

Wellhead equipment experienceAPI 6A knowledgeEngineering degreeLean Six SigmaANSI/ASME draftingBasic stress analysisContinuous improvementTeam playerCreative thinkingProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering (prefer mechanical or industrial)

Minimum 5 years of experience in wellhead equipment, pressure control systems, or API 6A–governed products

Knowledge and use of ANSI, ASME and ISO Drafting Techniques and Geometric Tolerance; API/ISO Product Requirements; Basic Stress Analysis; Development and Control of Design Documentation

Specialized (Advanced) Computer Skills, Advanced Language Skills, Advanced Mathematical Skills and Advanced Reasoning Ability