Service Technician 1 - Kilgore, Texas (Construction)

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.