Gearhead Field Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Field Technician

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Field Technician Ill to perform diagnostics, repairs, preventive maintenance, and emergency field service across a diverse fleet of oilfield and heavy equipment. This is an advanced, self-directed position for a technician who can travel between job sites, evaluate equipment issues, make safe repair decisions, source parts, and return equipment to service with limited day-to-day oversight. The technician will coordinate with drill crews, pump crews, shop leadership, and local vendors.

Equipment Supported

• OTR equipment, including roadside breakdowns between job sites.
• Light-duty trucks, crew trucks, trailers, bumper-pull trailers, and gooseneck trailers.
• Drill rigs, workover rigs, pulling units, mud pumps, shaker systems, lift pumps, centrifugal pumps, and related support equipment.
• Compressors and pneumatic support systems.
• Backhoe, forklift, telehandler, and other heavy mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and operational issues in the field.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and urgent field repairs on assigned equipment.
• Evaluate multiple equipment problems, identify safety and operational priorities, and develop practical repair solutions.
• Diagnose diesel engines and supporting systems, including starting, charging, sensor, connector, and wiring issues.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, fittings, leaks, and pressure-related issues.
• Diagnose pneumatic and air-system concerns, as well as draw works and winch-related operating systems.
• Repair electrical systems using test equipment, wiring diagrams, service information, and diagnostic tools.
• Support drill crews and pump crews while maintaining safe, professional job-site operations.
• Source repair parts from local vendors and identify alternate repair solutions when needed.
• Maintain the assigned service truck, tools, equipment, and work area.
• Document labor, diagnostics, repairs, parts, and follow-up needs in electronic work orders.
• Communicate equipment status, repair needs, parts requirements and operational blockers to leadership and the administrative team.

Qualifications

• 1O+ years of hands-on diesel equipment repair experience, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• 2+ years of direct experience maintaining and repairing oilfield industry equipment, or equivalent related heavy-equipment experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, draw works, pumps, compressors, and heavy-equipment operating systems.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability, including wiring repairs, sensors, connectors, relays, charging systems, and starting systems.
• Ability to use service manuals, wiring diagrams, diagnostic software, and electrical test equipment.
• Proven diagnostic ability, critical-thinking skills, and the ability to think through complex problems in the field.
• Ability to work independently, manage time, and make sound decisions with limited supervision.
• Comfortable using a computer and completing accurate electronic work orders.
• High school diploma or GED required; vocational diesel, heavy-equipment, or technical training preferred.
• Valid driver license and acceptable driving record required.
• Manufacturer certifications, CDL, welding or fabrication experience, and diagnostic-software experience are preferred.

Benefits:

• 401(K) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled, E-Verify Employer

As part of the pre-employment hiring process at Hydro Resources Holding, Inc. and its subsidiaries, all candidates will be required to undergo background check and drug screening.

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