Field Technician

Job Title:

Infield Technician – Zero Spill Systems

Department:
Field Operations

Reports To:

Field Operations Manager / Field Supervisor

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Industry: Oil and Gas / Drilling Operations

The Infield Technician is responsible for the installation, inspection, maintenance, and removal of rental zero-spill systems on well rig Blowout Preventer (BOP) equipment. This position supports drilling operations by ensuring zero-spill equipment is installed, secured, and removed in accordance with company procedures, manufacturer specifications, customer requirements, and applicable safety standards.

The technician works directly with rig personnel, field supervisors, and operations management to complete installations and removals safely and efficiently while minimizing downtime and preventing spills or equipment damage.

• Travel to drilling rigs and customer locations to install and uninstall rental zero-spill systems on BOP equipment.
• Safely position, assemble, secure, and disassemble zero-spill system components according to approved procedures.
• Inspect rental equipment before installation and after removal for damage, wear, missing components, and proper operating condition.
• Verify equipment is properly installed and secured before turning the system over to rig personnel.
• Assist with equipment testing and verification in accordance with approved procedures and customer requirements.
• Coordinate installation and removal activities with rig personnel, company supervisors, and other contractors.
• Follow all rig-site safety policies, job safety analyses (JSAs), and applicable permit-to-work requirements.
• Participate in safety meetings, pre-job briefings, and hazard assessments.
• Use hand tools, power tools, lifting equipment, and other approved equipment safely and correctly.
• Identify and report equipment defects, leaks, damaged components, and unsafe working conditions.
• Maintain accurate installation records, inspection checklists, rental equipment inventories, and field service reports.
• Load, unload, secure, and transport equipment as required.
• Maintain tools, company vehicles, and rental equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Communicate job progress, delays, equipment needs, and field issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Represent the company professionally while working with customers and drilling contractors.
• Perform other field operations duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous oilfield, drilling rig, BOP, rental equipment, or field service experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow technical instructions, installation procedures, and safety requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, if driving is required.
• Ability to travel to drilling rigs and work at remote locations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a field operations team.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, extended shifts, overtime, and occasional weekends as operational needs require.
• Ability to complete required site-specific safety training and certifications.

• Follow all company, customer, and rig-site safety policies.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Identify pinch points, suspended-load hazards, dropped-object hazards, pressure-related hazards, and other job-site risks.
• Never work under suspended loads or enter hazardous areas without proper authorization and controls.
• Verify required equipment isolation, pressure-control, and energy-control procedures are followed by authorized personnel before work begins.
• Stop work…