Diesel Pump Mechanic

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TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. We value equal employment opportunity to stimulate creativity and innovation in our workforce as we use our collective talents to develop unique solutions to address the world's energy challenges.

Founded in 1981, TETRA (NYSE: TTI) is an energy services and solutions company focused on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions that help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the Company's portfolio consists of Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals. In addition to providing products and services to the oil and gas industry and calcium chloride for diverse applications, TETRA is expanding into the low-carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure, helping to meet the demand for sustainable energy in the twenty-first century.

Essential Duties:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain diesel-powered equipment, engines, and associated mechanical systems.
• Inspect, repair, and rebuild centrifugal pumps, diaphragm pumps, transfer pumps, and other fluid handling equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on pumps, engines, compressors, generators, trailers, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, cooling, and electrical systems.
• Repair and replace bearings, seals, impellers, shafts, couplings, belts, hoses, and other mechanical components.
• Perform engine diagnostics and repairs on diesel engines, including fuel systems, cooling systems, and emissions components. Ability to use volt meters and other electrical test equipment.
• Ability to use oxygen/acetylene gas cutting.
• Ability to maintain all plant equipment by utilizing PdM, PM, and other maintenance strategies.
• Maintain equipment reliability through preventative maintenance programs and routine inspections.
• Operate forklifts, telehandlers, overhead cranes, and other shop equipment safely.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Participate in safety meetings and training programs.
• Demonstrate TETRA CORE Values and commitment to safe work practices.
• Work independently and collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams.
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible schedules as business needs require. Ability to analyze and solve problems and communicate effectively.
• Ability to interpret oral and written instructions.
• Willingness to accommodate a flexible work schedule and work OT as needed.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Work Practices as it applies to Industrial Maintenance.

Requirements:

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Two-year degree or Certificate from a Technical Institution preferred, Maintenance management software such as JDE, SAP, or other CMMS preferred
• EXPERIENCE: 2+ years of diesel mechanic, pump mechanic, heavy equipment mechanic, or industrial maintenance experience.
• OTHER:
  • Submit to and satisfactorily complete pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening
  • Must possess a valid Driver's License
  • Able and willing to work a rotating shift schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime (if applicable)
  • Able and willing to work in inclement weather, climb structures, perform work at heights, and in enclosed spaces
  • Able and willing to work both independently in remote locations and in a team environment

Physical Duties:

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, see, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and to use their hands to use, handle and control equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach, climb, and balance.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with appropriate assistance.

Work Environment:

The requirements 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 of the position.

While performing the duties of any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including but not limited to rain, humidity, snow, and/or heat during daytime hours and/or nighttime hours. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.