Shop Frac Refurbish Technician

Department: Power Systems Division (PSD)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kilgore

This position is responsible for refurbishing frac trailers and related components, including engines, pumps, and transmissions.

Mid‑level position – generally has more than three years of experience, but less than six years, and/or demonstrated job relevant knowledge and skills. A Level III Technician is familiar with a variety of the field’s standard and technical concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. The Level III Technician performs a variety of standard and technical tasks, works under general supervision, and is often a team member on a large project.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis:
1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values;
2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources;
3) Participate in ongoing self‑development.

• Diagnoses, rebuilds, and repairs equipment and trailers.
• Performs inspections, preventive maintenance of equipment and trailers, and minor component replacement as applicable.
• Removes and installs components on frac pumping units.
• Removes and installs hydraulic hoses.
• Assists in the startup and testing of frac pump units.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized frac pumping units and work area.
• Provides technical support to customer needs in a positive, caring, and timely manner; moreover, ensures maximum value for work performed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of forklift, scissor lift, and overhead crane operation.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Quality control analysis skills – conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Operation and control skills – controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Equipment selection skills – determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair.
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Education and Experience:

• Less than one year of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required. One to three years of experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Travel:

• No travel is expected for this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Ascend/descend with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climb up and down ladders.
• Be able to safely maneuver and work underneath equipment.
• Routinely react to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.

Work Environment:

• Regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
• Noise level may be loud at times.
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, steam, high‑pressure water, and high‑speed rotating equipment.
• Significant time spent in confined spaces and high places.

Disclaimer: Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.