What are the responsibilities and job description for the BOP Lead Technician position at Deep Well Services?
Location: Midland Tx Shop & Field
Work Schedule: Rotational - 28 days on / 14 days off
However, due to the nature of the business, weekend and evening hours will be required.
Travel Required: Up to 20%
Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Reports to: BOP Manager
Supervises: BOP Technicians
What We're Looking For:
Required Experience & Skills:
This role is hands-on and requires physical stamina. Expect regular standing, walking, sitting, and lifting to 50 lbs occasionally. PPE use is required in shop areas, and work conditions may include loud noise and variable temperatures.
About the Role:
Are you ready to take the lead in a fast-paced environment where safety, precision, and performance matter every day?
We’re looking for a BOP Lead Technician to join our dynamic team. In this supervisory role, you'll lead by example—combining frontline leadership with hands-on work in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of Blowout Preventer (BOP) equipment and related systems.
You’ll be the go-to resource for ensuring smooth operations in both the shop and the field. From overseeing daily tasks and mentoring junior technicians to executing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting critical issues, your role is key to keeping our equipment—and people—running at peak performance.
What You’ll Do:
At our core, we believe in safety, service, and leadership. This position offers the unique opportunity to grow as a leader while staying close to the tools and tech that make our work possible. If you thrive in a rotational schedule, are passionate about equipment integrity, and want to make a tangible impact in the energy industry—this is the job for you.
Disclaimer
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
EOE Statement
Deep Well Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Deep Well Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Work Schedule: Rotational - 28 days on / 14 days off
However, due to the nature of the business, weekend and evening hours will be required.
Travel Required: Up to 20%
Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Reports to: BOP Manager
Supervises: BOP Technicians
What We're Looking For:
Required Experience & Skills:
- Minimum 5 years of experience with the repair and maintenance of well control equipment
- 3 years in a lead, supervisor, or service coordination role
- Experience with inventory control and technician oversight
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet company Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) requirements.
- Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background check, physical exam, and drug screening.
- Strong sense of accountability and dependability
- Adaptability to changing work conditions and schedules
- Keen attention to detail
- Ethical, team-oriented, and proactive problem-solver
- Excellent communication skills—written and verbal
- Ability to work under pressure while staying focused and organized
This role is hands-on and requires physical stamina. Expect regular standing, walking, sitting, and lifting to 50 lbs occasionally. PPE use is required in shop areas, and work conditions may include loud noise and variable temperatures.
About the Role:
Are you ready to take the lead in a fast-paced environment where safety, precision, and performance matter every day?
We’re looking for a BOP Lead Technician to join our dynamic team. In this supervisory role, you'll lead by example—combining frontline leadership with hands-on work in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of Blowout Preventer (BOP) equipment and related systems.
You’ll be the go-to resource for ensuring smooth operations in both the shop and the field. From overseeing daily tasks and mentoring junior technicians to executing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting critical issues, your role is key to keeping our equipment—and people—running at peak performance.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and participate in preventative maintenance, pressure testing, and repair of well control equipment
- Ensure work is performed safely and meets HSE and industry standards (API, OEM)
- Supervise and assign daily work to technicians based on schedule and priorities
- Review timecards, validate job hours, and confirm completion of work orders
- Record and submit pressure test data, verify documentation accuracy
- Troubleshoot hydraulic systems, valves, and BOPs, in both shop and field environments
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment and reinforce safety/QMS standards
- Train and mentor newer technicians on best practices and documentation
- Monitor inventory and help request critical parts and supplies
- Serve as after-hours contact for field support as part of an on-call rotation
- Participate in safety meetings, audits, and lead in the manager’s absence
- Take on additional tasks or projects as assigned
At our core, we believe in safety, service, and leadership. This position offers the unique opportunity to grow as a leader while staying close to the tools and tech that make our work possible. If you thrive in a rotational schedule, are passionate about equipment integrity, and want to make a tangible impact in the energy industry—this is the job for you.
Disclaimer
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
EOE Statement
Deep Well Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Deep Well Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.