Patterson-UTI Drilling

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Drill safer, smarter, and faster with Patterson-UTI Drilling's comprehensive fleet of pad-capable rigs featuring advanced walking systems to enhance your operations so you can reach your apex.

Brief Description

The Senior Technician, Equipment and Yard reports to the Equipment & Yard Supervisor (EYS) or the Regional Maintenance Manager (RMM) and is responsible for yard maintenance, shipping and receiving in the yard, inventory processing for the yard and of tubular goods and processing Equipment and Asset Management (EAM) transactions for the region.

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 and / or conduct various meetings, trainings and development activities.

Detailed Description

• Ability to safely navigate drilling rig work sites with occasional walking, climbing, standing, stepping, etc. during normal rig operating conditions (day / night, outdoor hot / cold weather)
• Ability to travel to visit drilling rig work sites and support business units; occasionally requiring extended travel to remote locations and / or overnight stay(s) outside normal office area
• Lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces
• Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl occasionally during visits to field and operational work areas
• Limited to moderate use of a variety of hand and power tools to demonstrate a range of mechanically oriented functions including independent use of heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools
• Clear vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of, watch, and report ongoing work activities to coworkers and third parties
• Listen for unusual noises that signify equipment and machinery problems
• Accurate recall of information over short and long-term memory
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects
• Stay alert and focused including during occasional extended work periods
• Demonstrate clear communication skills and ability to promptly give, and follow, directions when working with others
• Physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Operate yard equipment within Company's specified guidelines
• Maintain clean and orderly appearance of yard
• Maintain all equipment stored in the yard to ensure proper status or availability
• Conduct minor operator level maintenance tasks
• Maintains control and knowledge of all items (equipment, etc.) leaving, holding and arriving at the yard
• Goods Receipt (GR) all items (equipment, parts, etc.) arriving in yard
• Complete the Rigand Yard Inventory Process
• Perform accurate inventory of tubular goods for region
• Complete the Parts Inventory Process
• Process all material and equipment transfers within the region using a Field Mobility System
• Create Authorizations for Expenditures (AFE's) for required equipment
• Create, process, and complete maintenance work orders and assist others in the organization with similar tasks using FMS
• Modify EAM equipment records as required or requested
• Update and report on EAM maintenance records, meters and documents
• Initiate "lost in hole"billing process (upon notification received from transfer process) including coordination of follow up actions toproactively resolve issues
• Must have the ability to correspond effectively in written and email communications
• Must be able to operate heavy equipment
• This position requires ability to work on weekends and be on call after hours
• General maintenance experience on heavy equipment and machinery

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in the oil industry
• Must have valid state-issued driver's license and be eligible to drive Company vehicle including ability to meet requirements of Company's Vehicle Use Agreement and Driving Policy

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• SAP, Oracle or other ERP system experience
• Advanced knowledge of drilling rigs and drilling equipment
• Knowledge and experience in warehousing and inventory management
• Knowledge and experience with drilling tubulars
• Environmental and safety awareness training

Work Environment

This position requires the person to work in both office locations and outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including precipitation, cold / heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions.

The Senior Technician will be occasionally exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where the drilling operations and rigs are located.

The Senior Technician must work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties.

They must be able to work closely with others and under deadlines including time-sensitive response situations. They must be willing to work extended schedules that will include working days;

and occasionally nights, weekends and holidays.

Last updated : 2024-05-14