Service Technician 1 - Kilgore, Texas

Job Summary:

This position performs work in the assembly, maintenance, testing and inspection of manual and/or hydraulic valves utilized in Oil & Gas fracturing operations.

Successful candidates usually hold 1 to 2 years of relevant experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


* Assembles and repairs manual/hydraulic valves at a district facility.


* Inspects valve units returning from customer sites for wear, defects and replaces components as necessary.


* Calibrates valve units through pressure-testing equipment and pumps to ensure equipment reliability and structural integrity.


* Responsible for equipment lubrication requirements that meet manufacturer's specifications before valves are deployed into production environments.


* Executes rigging-up/rigging-down, loading and unloading activities.


* Performs all aspects of work in compliance with applicable HSE regulations and company policy.


* Performs up-keep duties such as cleaning assigned work area, picking up tools, sweeping floors, emptying trash cans and other housekeeping chores.


* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:


* Ability to read pressure testing charts.


* Knowledge of lubricants: classes, measurements, operating temperatures.


* Ability to operate greasing units.


* Skilled in the use of overhead crane equipment.


* Skilled in the use of forklift equipment.


* Familiar with multi-vendor valve equipment.


* Proficient and knowledgeable in the basic hand tools.


* Ability to follow orders or instructions well.


* Desire and willingness to work and learn new skills.


* Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.

Education Requirements:


* High School Diploma/GED and/or 1-3 years work-related experience.