Patterson-UTI · 1 day ago
Tech 1 Fluid End NEX
Patterson-UTI is a company focused on maintaining equipment readiness and operational safety. They are seeking a Fluid End Technician 1 who will inspect and repair fluid ends, ensuring quality equipment through preventive maintenance and adherence to safety standards.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
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 washouts
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
Services and maintains fluid ends in a high-cycle environment
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 within NexTier's CMMS
Conducts final inspections to ensure equipment safety and efficiency
Performs other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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 team members
Must understand and speak English at a level sufficient to issue, receive, and respond to both safety and operations-related directions
Education: High School Diploma
Licenses And Certifications: Valid Driver's License
Preferred
Experience: Mechanical background preferred
Company
Patterson-UTI
Patterson-UTI is a leading provider of drilling and completion services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States and other select countries, including contract drilling services, integrated well completion services and directional drilling services in the United States, and specialized bit solutions in the United States, Middle East and many other regions around the world.