INDUSTRY: Oil & Gas Services

LOCATION: Mentone, TX

CONTEXT: Our client, a fast growing, privately held, premier provider of water solutions is seeking a Water Well Technician.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform well & pump service lead in troubleshooting, repairing, selling, and installing water pumping systems and wells.
• Rehabilitate water wells to improve specific capacities; pull pump settings from water wells
• Teardown, inspect and troubleshoot pumps and component parts
• Repair pumps and re-assemble and reinstall pump settings in water supply wells
• Install elevated platforms and troubleshoot pumps and controls
• Perform pump repairs and installation; towing equipment and trailers
• Perform water well system maintenance along with trenching and line installation
• Operate pumps to job specifications, monitoring pressures, fluid levels, and temperatures and opening/closing valves providing a path for the water to flow
• Operate equipment, trailers, pickup trucks and delivery trucks as required, including watching pump for leaks, jacking or unusual events; operate filter pod, ensuring the radio is properly charged and ready to be used; maintain straps on, above grounds pools and Frac tanks
• Ensure pumps are adequately fueled and work area is clean; ensure equipment is properly shut down; assist with general maintenance and upkeep of equipment as directed; use hand, power tools, and equipment following specifications; and operate and drive unit to and from work sites
• Be an active participant in pre-shift safety meetings, including completion of any required paperwork
• Perform repairs and maintenance to equipment as necessary. Ensure safe work procedures and good housekeeping practices are followed. Report deficiencies to Shift Lead
• Receive and follow directives from Shift Lead on work assignments, materials, and equipment needs; communicate with hydration unit for rate changes; stay alert for changes in operational instructions from the operator, and tend to the controller as directed by Shift Lead
• Complete and submit all paperwork to Shift Lead daily, including DOT logs
• Communicate effectively utilizing email, text, phone, handheld radio, and interpersonal communication
• Maintain cleanliness of company vehicle, ensure adequate room for transporting up to four (4) employees to and from the worksite

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience operating water wells
• Experience with pumps is a MUST!
• Experience with SCADA/Automation is highly preferred
• Electrical knowledge/background is highly preferred
• Must be self-motivated and highly capable of operating independently as well as in part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with all departments and to work independently and objectively
• Ability to be flexible and shift priorities in a constantly changing, fast-paced work environment
• Ability to operate and maintain a large number of water wells
• Proficient with the use of hand and power tools and equipment
• Must be comfortable working outdoors, in inclement weather and around heavy equipment
• Must show the ability to exercise good safety habits and make safety-conscious decisions