What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic - West Texas position at Patterson-UTI?
Detailed Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must understand and speak English at a level sufficient to issue, receive, and respond to both safety and operations-related directions.
Minimum Qualifications
The Mechanic position demands technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining high safety and service quality standards. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability and operational efficiency of NexTier equipment.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Performs and completes all essential functions required of Entry-Level to Mechanic Level 3 positions.
- Assists with equipment function checks at the facility.
- Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment failures, including engine, electrical, HVAC, suspension, transmission, brake, communication, hydraulic, and cryogenics systems.
- Conducts complex equipment repairs and oversees maintenance as needed.
- Ensures compliance with DOT regulations through certification and inspection processes.
- Plans and executes maintenance programs effectively.
- Inspects and approves completed repairs.
- Creates and manages maintenance orders in SAP or SAP Fiori systems.
- Mentors and coaches entry-level and lower-level mechanics during repairs.
- Coordinates and facilitates HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) meetings and training sessions, reporting unsafe acts, conditions, or hazards immediately.
- Actively participates in safety meetings to identify and address risks and hazards.
- Utilizes competency processes to enhance job performance.
- Leads and presents during meetings with regional teams, operations, and district managers.
- Performs additional tasks and duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Expertise in identifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment, including engines, electrical systems, HVAC, suspension, transmission, brake, diagnostic, communication, hydraulic, and cryogenics systems.
- Knowledge of applicable DOT regulations.
- Ability to supervise and oversee maintenance operations on all equipment.
- Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
- Proficiency in facilitating HSE meetings and training sessions.
- Experience in creating maintenance orders using SAP Net Weaver or SAP Fiori systems.
- Familiarity with processes for reviewing, recording, and retaining proper maintenance records.
- Ability to coordinate corrective maintenance activities and plan resources effectively.
- Experience in inspecting and approving completed repairs prior to returning equipment to production.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
- Proficiency in performing basic mathematical calculations.
Must understand and speak English at a level sufficient to issue, receive, and respond to both safety and operations-related directions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma, GED, or applicable experience.
- Experience: 1-10 years in a related role.
The Mechanic position demands technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining high safety and service quality standards. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability and operational efficiency of NexTier equipment.