Location: Houston,TX, USA
ChampionX has an immediate need for a Field Service Technician (FST) located in Luling, TX. The Field Service Technician plays a pivotal role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing pump systems tailored to the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry.
What's in it For You:
* Pay commiserate with experience
* The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
* The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
* Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world.
* Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more!
What You Will Do:
* Perform installation, maintenance and repairs of Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP) and associated equipment.
* Perform service calls including but not limited to diagnosing, recommending, and implementing appropriate solutions for surface problems. Problems may include electrical issues, gas-locking pumps, and insufficient fluid production.
* Perform work and repairs in a shop environment as needed or when field work is not required. Shop work may include pump repairs, cable work, cleaning and organizing shop and inventory, etc.
* Timely complete all required documentation of service tasks, utilized parts, and other pertinent data.
* Provide regular updates to the Operations Manager regarding service status, obstacles, and client feedback.
* Safely operate motor vehicles to and from work sites, load and unload tools and equipment with or without assistance.
* Adjust quickly to changing job assignments/requirements and the flexibility to work overtime with little or no advance notice.
* Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
* Complete daily timesheet of hours worked.
* Collaborate frequently with internal and external customers.
* Strictly adhere to all safety protocols and standards relevant to the oil and gas sector, maintaining a safe environment at all client sites.
* Manage and maintain all tools, equipment and vehicles, ensuring regular checks and maintenance are done timely and properly.
* Regularly travel to remote locations to perform duties. Participate with on-call rotation for the facility, as required by the business. May require overnight travel to other locations outside of base location for business support.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
* Valid driver's license in state of residence
* Acceptable driving record through Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check
* Drug and alcohol test
* Criminal background check
Minimum Qualifications:
* 1 year industry or related field experience
* Downhole ESP experience
* Regularly and predictably attend work and work in excess of 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week, as required to meet business needs.
* Must be able to operate independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
* Must be able to communicate effectively, with a focus on customer satisfaction.
* Basic understanding of safety regulations and protocols in the oil and gas industry.
* Read, write, and speak English.
* Possess basic math skills
* Use a computer to communicate, create, and access data.
* Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role.
Physical Demand and Job Conditions:
* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* The role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing.
* Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs regularly and 50 lbs occasionally.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
* The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, use arms, hands and fingers to handle, feel and reach, regularly bend, stoop, crawl, lay down, twist, push and pull.
* Must be able walk in customer field locations which may include inclines, uneven surfaces, and a variety of weather conditions.
* Employee must wear required personal protective equipment including but not limited to shoes/boots, hard hats, eye and hearing protection and respirators.
Work Environment:
* Work is normally performed at customer field locations in a variety of weather and temperature conditions.
* Some work is accomplished indoors and in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facilities.
* Work may include visits to customer offices.
About ChampionX
ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations.
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At ChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.