Hydraulic Mechanic

  • Full-time

Company Description

Founded in 1934, Parker Drilling provides advanced drilling solutions to the energy industry. We are a technically innovative company providing worldwide drilling services, rental tools and project management, including rig design, construction and operations management.

Job Description

This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems on the Company’s rigs. Provides failure-free and technically correct safe operating performance of hydraulic equipment. Inspects, trouble shoots and performs repairs of hydraulic systems, on rig and support equipment.

Essential functions

Inspects hydraulic, hose and cable operated attachments on cranes and on site equipment; Overhaul / recondition / performance testing of hydraulic components including fixed and variable displacement pumps and motors, open and closed loop systems, manual, solenoid-operated, proportional and servo valve, hydraulic cylinders, filtration, hoses and pipe assemblies; Upgrading and improvement of onsite hydraulic equipment. Perform skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of mechanical / hydraulic systems and equipment; Organizes inter-repair maintenance, timely and high-quality repair and modernization of hydraulic equipment, works on increasing its reliability and durability, technical supervision of the condition, maintenance, repair of major and minor equipment, ensures the rational use of materials for repair; Supervise adjustment and alignment, new equipment utilization, in equipment tests, in hydraulic equipment acceptance, in hydraulic equipment removal from operations; Examine equipment, separate units and component parts working condition, develop and make arrangements for unplanned equipment shut-down prevention, separate units and component parts service life, overhaul life extension, improve integrity of equipment, in service reliability improvement, arrange specialized repair on the rig; Takes part in equipment excessive wear, down time root causes investigation, in incidents investigation, in development and implementation of liquidation and prevention activities; Maintain control for equipment installation, proper equipment storage at warehouse, check and provide lifting and other equipment to government technical control in time; Improve service treatment of operating equipment, repair and preventative maintenance arrangement based on labor mechanization and advanced technologies application, subordinates work management improvement; Fulfill requirements for PTW permit to work as required to perform duties; Fulfill requirements to safely perform isolations of equipment following the Lock Out Tag Out guidelines and procedures; Responsible to service, maintain and diagnose symptoms on the drilling rig equipment; Responsible for rigging up/down the drilling rig as applicable; Ensure that all maintenance-related procedures are carried out in a safe manner and in compliance with the regulations of the company and accordingly with good engineering practices Responsible for creating and requesting materials using approve company Field Requests forms to the maintenance supervisor for review and further processing; Responsible for carrying out any and all work as assigned;

Additional functions

N\A

Qualifications

Necessary qualifications, skills and abilities

A High School Diploma is required Secondary vocational education and, or Electrical Safety certificate required Should have at least 3 years of specific work experience Must have knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical systems and be skilled at working with hand and power tools and operating work vehicles such as forklift, trencher, crane, etc. Shall be familiar with: The technological process of drilling wells for oil, gas, for the detection of thermal, iodine-bromine water and other minerals; Drill Rig Maintenance team Organization; Equipment operation and maintenance operations scheduling methods and procedures, able to use a preventative maintenance planning system Oracle; Hydraulic Specialist/Mechanic must have a good working knowledge of topdrive, drawworks, iron roughneck, pipe handling systems, hydraulic power units, and other hydraulic driven rig equipment; Hydraulic Specialist/Mechanic should have a good working knowledge of pressure fluid systems; Must have the ability to read, understand, and interpret mechanical drawings, piping and instrument diagrams, hydraulic flow diagrams, and manufacture supplied manuals for rig equipment; Must have good verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with staff, management, customers and vendors. Must possess sound reasoning skills and have the ability to follow directions.

Additional qualifications, skills and abilities

Tropical Helicopter Underwater Escape (THUE) Training

Position competencies

  • Initiating & Driving Change • Acts as a catalyst for and takes responsibility for leading, directing, and managing organizational change • Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions • Creates work environment that encourages creative thinking and innovation • Drives step changes in how the company operates • Understands how to change and addresses not only systems and processes, but also cultural aspects of change • Is good at bringing the creative ideas of others to market • Develops a change strategy that includes milestones and timelines • Accurately assesses the potential barriers and resources necessary for change initiatives • Understands and supports the need for change • Envisions and articulates the intended result of the change process • Provides direction and focus during the change process • Helps to generate support of the changes throughout the organization • Identifies and enlists allies who support the change process • Provides resources, removes barriers, and acts as an advocate for those initiating change
  • Result Focused • Establishes clear, specific performance goals, expectations, and priorities • Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully • Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers • Very bottom-line oriented • Steadfastly pushes self and others for results • Navigates quickly and effectively to resolve problems and obstacles • Persists to complete tasks / responsibilities, even in the face of difficulties • Develops a sense of urgency in others to complete tasks • Operates with personal ownership and looks for ways to improve performance all the time • Challenges him- or herself and others to raise the bar on performance • Focuses people on critical activities that yield a high impact • Holds self and others accountable for delivering high-quality results on time and within budget (e.g., models high work standards and demands the same from others)
  • Team Work • Blends people into teams when they are needed • Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team • Shares wins and successes • Fosters open dialogue • Lets people finish and be responsible for their work • Seeks consensus among diverse viewpoints as a means of building group commitment • Defines success in terms of the whole team • Creates a feeling of belonging in the team • Values the contributions of all team members • Creates an environment that encourages open communication amongst team members • Creates an environment that encourages collective problem solving amongst team members
  • Customer Focus • Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers • Gets first-hand customer information and uses it to understand customers' business issues and needs for improvements in products and services • Acts with customer in mind • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect • Genuinely enjoys working with customers to build long-term partnerships • Creates a sense of customer focus throughout their team/ department/ business unit

Physical demands and work environment

  • Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
  • Ability to work around moving machinery
  • Lift, carry, and move objects of up to 50 pounds.
  • Operate machinery and/or power tools.
  • Wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hard hat, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles and full body harness.
  • Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, carry, push/pull, reach, and use repetitive wrist and hand movements.
  • Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and/or ramps while carrying tools requiring a reasonable degree of physical stamina and agility and involving moderate to severe physical exertion
  • Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, reason logically, and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standard.
  • Ability to work in noisy environments

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