What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembly Technician position at Eagle Downhole Solutions, LLC?
Assembly Technician
Eagle Downhole Solutions, LLC
Location: Conroe, Texas
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Company Description
Eagle Downhole Solutions, LLC is a United States-based company located in Conroe, Texas, supporting the energy sector with downhole tools and related services. The company operates from its facility on Old Texaco Road, providing specialized solutions designed for demanding drilling, completion, and production environments. Our team contributes directly to the reliability and performance of equipment used in oil and gas operations. Eagle Downhole Solutions values safety, quality, attention to detail, reliability, and hands-on technical expertise throughout its shop operations.
Position Summary
Eagle Downhole Solutions is seeking a dependable and mechanically inclined Shop Hand / Assembly Technician for our Conroe, Texas facility. This position is responsible for the assembly, disassembly, maintenance, redress, inspection, and pressure testing of downhole tools and related oilfield equipment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with oil and gas tools and be comfortable working from Bills of Materials (BOMs), assembly procedures, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble downhole tools and other equipment used in the oil and gas industry.
- Disassemble, clean, inspect, service, and re-dress service tools as required.
- Follow Bills of Materials (BOMs), assembly procedures, engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions to correctly assemble tools.
- Safely and effectively use hand tools, power tools, and other shop equipment.
- Inspect parts and components before and during assembly to verify condition and conformance with applicable requirements.
- Perform basic quality control and dimensional inspections as required.
- Perform or assist with pressure testing of production tools prior to shipment to customers or deployment to the field.
- Accurately document assembly, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair work performed.
- Assist with inventory, parts handling, and organization of shop materials.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Follow all company safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.
- Work with other team members to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
- Assist with other shop and production activities as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of experience assembling, servicing, repairing, and/or testing tools used in the oil and gas industry.
- Previous experience with downhole tools, completion tools, drilling tools, or similar oilfield equipment.
- Knowledge of various metals, elastomers, coatings, and surface treatments commonly used in oil and gas tools.
- Familiarity with API and premium OCTG thread connections.
- Experience using basic inspection and measurement equipment, including calipers and micrometers.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to work with mechanical components and assemblies.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures and documentation requirements.
Additional Experience Considered a Strong Plus
- Experience operating high-pressure and/or high-temperature testing equipment.
- Experience operating a torque machine or makeup/breakout equipment.
- Experience assembling and testing high-pressure downhole tools.
- Experience using data acquisition systems (DAQ) and processing test data to generate test charts.
Physical & Work Requirements
- Ability to safely lift, carry, move, and handle components and tooling weighing up to 50 lbs.; heavier or awkward components are to be handled using team lifting or appropriate material-handling equipment.
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in a shop environment for extended periods.
- Comfortable working around machinery, hydraulic equipment, shop tools, and high-pressure testing equipment.
- Ability to safely use required PPE and follow company safety procedures.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.
Compensation
- Competitive hourly pay, based on work experience and qualifications.
- Full-time position with a standard 40-hour work week and overtime opportunities as needed.
- Standard work schedule of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Insurance package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available for eligible employees and their families.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
- Paid company holidays.
- Performance-based bonuses based on company performance.