Parker Wellbore helps energy companies accomplish their drilling and production goals efficiently, reliably, and safely. Our global team supports oil and gas operators with innovative land and offshore drilling services; premium rental tools and well services; and advanced operations and management support. Founded in 1934, Parker Wellbore helps customers manage their costs and mitigate their risks, to achieve their operational goals in a safe and efficient manner. With experience in both harsh-environment regions and complex drilling situations, you can trust Parker Wellbore to get the job done.

This position is responsible for brazing material for various metals in accordance with defined specifications and drawings for Parker Wellbore's tools manufacturing facility in Lafayette, Louisiana. 

Essential functions

• Brazes cutters on downhole drill bits, and brazes crushed carbide filler to drill bits and mills.

• Assist shop mechanic when needed, and performs general workshop maintenance.

• Keeps count of full and empty oxygen tanks, acetylene, welding leads.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Workshop Manager.

Necessary qualifications, skills and abilities

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required

• Must possess the training and experience required of a Carbide Dresser to perform the functions of the job as shown above.

• Must have excellent oral and written English communication skills, including the ability to recognize hazards, alarms and warnings and convey these to the proper personnel; and prepare daily reports.

• Must possess basic math skills.

• Must be able to assist with handling shipping documents and taking stock counts.

• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws, regulations and company’s safety policies.

• Must be focused on keeping workspace clean and tidy, including sweeping and daily hose rollbacks.

• Must possess good reasoning ability.

• Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others.

• Training and experience in the use of overhead trolley cranes is a benefit.

• Must possess the necessary certificates, licenses, and registrations to safely perform the functions of a Brazer.

• Must be able to pass brazing tests in accordance with company’s braze procedure specifications.  Tests may be conducted at a third-party facility.

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 member
• 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

• 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 comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standard.
• Exposure to vibration (oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)
• Ability to work in noisy environments

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Parker Wellbore provides equal opportunity for all people and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If an applicant has a disability, the applicant may request accommodations when needed to enable that person to perform their essential job functions or to allow that person to participate in employment.