Frac Equipment Operator I

Frac Equipment Operator I

Flying A Pumping Services is a Wilks Brothers company. Wilks Brothers is a multifaceted, family-based partnership headquartered in Cisco, Texas with employees working in offices in Cisco, Willow Park, Fort Worth, Houston, and beyond. We invest in relationships and recognize the value in people, communities, and businesses. Our customers are not a number; they are a name, a family member, a friend. In the good times and in difficult times we treat them all equally exactly how we want to be treated. We believe that business is not just about profit it is personal too. At Wilks Brothers, we respect the people that make our business grow: our employees and our customers. Our goal is to develop mutually beneficial partnerships utilizing our core values of: Faith, Integrity, Team, Growth and Loyalty.

The Frac Equipment Operator I is an entry-level position responsible for operating, maintaining, and assisting in the setup of hydraulic fracturing equipment during frac operations. This role requires basic mechanical skills, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work in a team environment. The operator will be trained to monitor fluid levels, pressures, and equipment performance, contributing to the successful completion of frac jobs. This position offers a great opportunity for growth within the company's fracturing services.

Key roles / responsibilities:

• Responsible for running pumps, blenders, hydration units, and other frac machinery during hydraulic fracturing operations.
• Assists with rigging up of frac equipment at wellsites, ensuring equipment is positioned and ready for operations.
• Conducts inspections of frac equipment to ensure functionality and compliance with safety standards.
• Tracks fluid levels, pressures, and flow rates to ensure optimal performance during the frac job.
• Conducts routine maintenance and minor repairs to keep frac equipment operational and prevent downtime.
• Ensures all operations comply with company safety standards, contributing to a safe worksite.
• Works closely with other crew members, engineers, and supervisors to ensure the job is performed efficiently and safely.
• Maintains accurate logs of job performance, equipment usage, and any issues encountered.

Required education, experience, and qualifications:

• Previous oilfield experience is a plus but not required; training will be provided.
• Mechanical aptitude, ability to troubleshoot and maintain equipment. Familiarity with heavy machinery is beneficial.
• A commercial driver's license (CDL) is preferred but not required. Completion of safety training is mandatory.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on job needs.

Working conditions:

• Bending, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, kneeling, sitting stand, walk, kneel, stoop, squat, pull, push, climb, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and see and standing (occasionally) for long periods of time.
• The essential duties of this position require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying.
• Must be able to position oneself to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels and demonstrate manual dexterity and be able to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels, vibrations, bright lights; and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases; and all climate types including hot and cold temperatures, humidity, rain, snow, etc.
• Able to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection and hard hats when needed.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed.
• Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.