Torque & Test Technician II

*This job has preference to qualified local job seekers within 60 miles of our Axis Odessa, TX facility.

A Torque & Test Technician must be capable of performing assigned duties in a team environment and at times without direct supervision. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the integrity and reliability of oil field equipment, maintaining well locations, and performing various tasks associated with the efficient and safe operation required for wellsite intervention, and for BOP equipment connection and pressure testing equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

- Perform hydrostatic testing to pressurize the system through the use of a liquid such as water

- Perform test pipes, pipelines, and vessels to expose defective materials

- Pressure test mission-critical in all oil and gas instances to ensure safety and maintain proper functioning of equipment

- Determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and material specs.

- Install, remove, and test Production and Drilling BOP's

- Install, remove, and test frac equipment.

- Install, remove, and test wellhead equipment.

- Troubleshoot leaks and problems with frac and well-head equipment.

- Operate company equipment in a safe and efficient manner to meet safety sensitive functions according to Company standards

- Adhere to all company policy and procedure, guidelines, and SOPs

- Travel up to 75% to remote job sites

- Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

- High school graduate/diploma or equivalent

- Minimum three (3) year experience as a test and torque operator or similar position

- Familiarity with pressure pumps 0-25,000 psi, portable units, test cabins, fill pumps, incline water fillers, etc.

- 3+ years of experience in well servicing, pressure control, pumping operation or similar oil field services activities (frac, coil tubing, fishing)

- Knowledge of Accumulators and BOP functionality

- Ability and competency to run high pressure BOP/Rental equipment as may be needed.

- Basic math, writing, computer, communication and interpersonal and organizational skills

- Self-starter and ability to work with limited direct supervision.

- Mobility and ability to use ladders or other access devices up to 15 ft.; ability to bend, stoop, twist, stand, squat, crawl and walk.

- Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written; English preferred

- The ability to interact with others in a team and fast-paced environment.

- Must have a valid, active state-issued driver license. CDL preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Physical Requirements:

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and listen.

- The employee is constantly required to use hands/fingers, handle and operate equipment, and use hand tools to complete tasks.

- Employees will regularly be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and walk.

- Able to work long hours under varying circumstances with unpredictable job scope changes.

- Able to lift +75lbs and willing to request help when teamwork is necessary.

Typical working conditions and hazards:

- Work is performed in all weather conditions throughout the year.

- Able to perform duties with protective equipment, for example, H2S respirator and working under air when necessary.

- Potential hazards include working near and with heavy tools and moving machinery.

- Potential exposure to loud noises, airborne toxins, solvents, flammable atmospheres, and industrial chemicals.

Education

Required

- High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

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