What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Integrity Testing (MIT) Technician position at URANIUM ENERGY CORP?
Position Responsibilities:
The MIT Technician is responsible for conducting Mechanical Integrity Tests on production wells to ensure the structural soundness of well casings and prevent environmental contamination. This role involves operating a specialized MIT vehicle/trailer, handling high-pressure nitrogen and water systems, and strictly adhering to radiological and safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities
1. Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Safely operate and maneuver the SR43 MIT Vehicle and trailer, ensuring precise placement over the wellbore.
- Operate hydraulic pumps (red reel), cable winches, and nitrogen delivery systems.
- Maintain equipment by cleaning and lubricating threaded connections and ensuring all protective caps/plugs are in place.
2. Testing & Data Collection
- Perform pressurized casing tests by inflating packers with nitrogen.
- Ensure proper data recovery.
3. Safety & Radiological Compliance
- Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO): Ensure all wells in active production areas are properly locked out at the header house before testing.
- Contamination Control: Adhere to strict radiological housekeeping.
- PPE: Consistently wear hard hats, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, and specialized gear.
4. Inspection & Quality Control
- Conduct comprehensive pre-operation inspections.
- Identify hazards such as leaks or equipment wear.
Job Requirements:
- Technical Proficiency: Ability to read and interpret spreadsheets and technical SOPs.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to handle heavy equipment, work in outdoor environments, and manage slips/trips/falls hazards on slick surfaces.
- Safety Conscious: Demonstrated understanding of high-pressure gas safety.
- Attention to Detail: Precision in marking depths (tape markers) and timing pressure intervals accurately.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a high school diploma is required; prior experience in the mining industry is preferred.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
687 PR 6003 78102US-77
Woodsboro TX, 78393
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person