Detailed Description:
- Monitors the operation of equipment during pumping activities and performs necessary repairs.
- Ensures compliance with workplace safety, environmental standards, national safety codes, NexTier, and client policies and regulations.
- Demonstrates proper driving techniques for applicable DOT vehicles.
- Obtains required certifications and licenses.
- Learns basic auxiliary equipment involved in maintenance operations.
- Maintains a consistent focus on service, quality, and safety.
- Reads diagrams and schematics for work procedures.
- Operates hoists and lift devices to position machinery safely.
- Performs routine and non-routine maintenance and repairs on company assets.
- Lubricates, services, diagnoses, repairs, assembles, and maintains vehicles and other equipment.
- Stays updated on changes to industry standards.
- Ensures completed work passes safety inspections.
- Verifies that equipment is DOT compliant following repairs.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of applicable DOT regulations.
- Familiarity with company policies, procedures, HSE standards, and departmental guidelines.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to issue and understand verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics for component troubleshooting.
- Understanding and application of basic diagnostic principles.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting safety manuals, operational instructions, and policies/procedures.
- Capability to write reports, create simple correspondence, and effectively communicate with coworkers, customers, and management.
- Ability to work independently or within a team.
- Adaptability to changing work environments.
Language Comprehension:
Must understand and speak English at a level sufficient to issue, receive, and respond to both safety and operations-related directions.
Minimum Qualifications:
All Levels:
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Must have and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license, be eligible to drive a Company vehicle, and meet the requirements of the Company’s vehicle program, policy, and/or guidelines
- Have your own tools
Level 3:
- Internal Applicants: 6+ months’ experience as a Mechanic 2, successfully meeting all competency requirements
- External Applicants: 5+ years’ mechanical experience in the troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, and inspecting of hydraulic and electrical equipment as well as overhauling engines and transmissions
Preferred Qualifications:
All Levels:
- 1+ years of verifiable mechanical experience in troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, and inspecting hydraulic and electrical equipment as well as overhauling engines and transmissions
- Prior military service
Level 3:
- Valid Class A CDL with manual shift experience
- Technical institute certification/degree in Maintenance or Repair
- Experience removing and installing frac pump and blender major components such as engines, transmissions, power ends, fluid ends, cooling packages, and centrifugal pumps
- Experience building, installing, and troubleshooting electric-over-air and air-over-air actuating systems
Additional Details:
The Mechanic plays a vital role in maintaining equipment safety and efficiency while adhering to industry and company standards. This position requires technical proficiency, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and safety. Opportunities exist to advance through the Mechanic levels by meeting competency requirements and gaining additional experience and expertise.
