Summary

Responsible for repairing, maintaining, and installing oil well drilling machinery and equipment according to established guidelines and time frames.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Plans, prioritizes, and conducts risk assessments for daily workload.

Maintains an appropriate level of critical spare and replacement parts inventory to support field operations.

Communicates with parts clerk on getting any replacement parts ordered.

Fills out all WO on Emaintenance completely and detailed.

Ensures preventive maintenance is completed properly.

Uses and understands reference sources to locate information regarding mechanical parts and specifications.

Provides real-time capital equipment technical support for field personnel.

Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs as required.

Services, troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic and pneumatic systems Services, troubleshoots, and repairs all fluid systems and circulating pumps. Services, troubleshoots, and repairs air systems associated with the rig. Services, troubleshoots, and repairs all engines associated with the rig.

Supervises and coaches’ junior mechanical technicians.

Trains motorman to properly maintain and perform minor repairs as needed.

Maintains clear communications with crew members.

Participates in emergency drills.  Follows Lewis Energy operating procedures.

Participates in all crew meetings.

Assesses and document major faults and alarms to prevent potential downtime.

Reviews any failures with maintenance manager and perform an After Action Review Form.

Serves as SME for all Lewis Energy drilling equipment.

Performs any work orders in a timely manner.

Performs Lock out/Tag out procedures when working on any equipment in the field with motormen.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                    

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); minimum five of experience and/or technical training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Oilfield or related industry experience.

Language Skills                                                              

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills                                                     

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages that apply basic concepts of required mathematics.

Reasoning Ability                                                          

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills                                                             

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook). In addition, CAT ET and familiarity with Fluke Emaint a preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Driver License.

Electronics Certificate Preferred.

Diesel Mechanic Certificate Preferred.

Hydraulics Certificate Preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of possible health, safety and environmental impact and requirements associated with oil and gas operations.

Extensive knowledge of operations and maintenance of assorted engines.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operational manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to solve practical problems and ensure that standardizations exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.

Ability to read and analyze electrical and hydraulic schematics.

Ability to work in teams; Ability to work well under pressure.

Other Qualifications                                                    

Must be fit for duty at all times.

Physical Demands

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; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.