Contract: Motor Shop Technician / Midland

 An oil and gas operator is looking for a Motor Shop Technician to support operations in Midland, TX on a full time, 12 month contract basis with the pontetial for extension or permanent hire. Opportunities for long-term growth within the company are available. Schedule is M-F working 8 hrs a day, 40 hrs a week. Pay is based on experience plus benefits ranging from $18-$21/hr.

The Motor Shop Technician will inspect, analyze, test, measure, repair and perform full or partial overhauls on assemblies or subassemblies of directional motors, and other oilfield drilling components. The Motor Shop Technician will perform entire disassembly and reassembly of equipment to pristine condition and ensure that all tools and test equipment are fully serviceable prior to the start of repair work and are fully accounted for after each repair. Non-technical duties will include routine house cleaning of the yard and shop spaces and equipment, cleaning equipment, moving equipment around the yard and participating in various meetings, trainings and development activities.

Detailed Description:

• Trouble shoot and diagnose the problem of equipment brought to the maintenance shop

• Assemble and disassemble directional motors, and other oilfield drilling components

• Perform all tests and repair in strict compliance with the manufacturer’s service manual and bulletins

• Quality control of parts to determine whether they need to be repaired or replaced

• List parts to be replaced referring to the manufacturer’s manuals and diagrams

• Look up all necessary repair parts and order them as needed

• Document inspections, test results, repair work done and parts replaced for proper billing and record upkeep

• Ensure the yard and shop spaces are clean and organized

• Ensure that all equipment is clean and in good working order

• Safely operate forklift to move equipment around the yard

• Participate in all required meetings, training and development activities

• Ability to communicate, including ability to read, write, and speak English and to promptly follow verbal and written directions in English.

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times

• Willing to be on call after hours, work extended schedules, including extra days, occasional nights, weekends and holidays.

Requirements  
Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ months of stable related work history

 Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Previous painting experience

• Quality control experience with vector gauges and RA meter and other measurement equipment