What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic - West Texas position at Patterson-UTI?
Brief Description:
The Mechanic performs maintenance on all company equipment, provides guidance and oversight to less experienced mechanics, and ensures compliance with all company and regulatory standards. This role involves troubleshooting, diagnostics, mentoring, and maintaining proper maintenance records.
Detailed 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.
Job Requirements:
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.
Language Comprehension:
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.
Additional Details:
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.
Employing subsidiaries of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (Patterson-UTI) are equal opportunity employers and maintain a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.