What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Health Engineer NEX position at Patterson-UTI?
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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The Equipment Health Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of NexTier’s equipment through proactive monitoring, analysis, and collaboration. This position demands technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to innovation and operational excellence.
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NexTier is a leading provider of integrated completions that employs sustainable practices and equipment to support our customers’ ESG goals while accelerating production in the most demanding US land basins.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Monitor equipment health remotely to detect and communicate abnormal operating conditions.
- Develop high-quality callouts for action or investigation based on available information.
- Log and track all callouts using NexTier's proprietary system, ensuring follow-up and escalation where necessary.
- Collaborate with the Equipment Health Management (EHM) team to discuss unresolved issues and identify trends or chronic problems.
- Work with the Maintenance team to provide unit reviews using performance and maintenance data.
- Collect data for root cause analysis of premature component failures.
- Assist in implementing and evaluating new technologies to enhance the EHM program.
- Provide daily written and verbal reports to field and EHM teams.
- Develop reporting systems to convey corrective actions required for maximizing the lifespan of major components.
- Support NexTier’s commitment to low-carbon initiatives by leveraging NexGen technologies.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, particularly Outlook and Excel.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in hydraulic fracturing and high-pressure pumping equipment operations.
- Ability to analyze problems dynamically and recommend solutions in real time.
- Capable of operating in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
- Demonstrates adaptability to changing conditions and works effectively both independently and in teams.
- Adherence to all NexTier rules and policies.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
- 2 years of field engineer experience.
- 2 years as a frac maintenance technician or 5 years as a frac operator/supervisor.
Additional Details:
The Equipment Health Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of NexTier’s equipment through proactive monitoring, analysis, and collaboration. This position demands technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to innovation and operational excellence.
About Us
The Evolving Oil Field Demands Evolving Service Providers
NexTier is a leading provider of integrated completions that employs sustainable practices and equipment to support our customers’ ESG goals while accelerating production in the most demanding US land basins.