Diesel Technician

Essential Duties

• Effectively and efficiently repair and service all engines, drives, generators, hydraulic and air systems, and any other mechanical equipment associated with ESG GOM Fluids to TETRA Technologies quality specifications. Troubleshoot and identify maintenance needs as necessary for all machinery and equipment. This work can be performed at any TETRA location as well as at the job site where the equipment is located.
• Must safely perform all duties, observing safe work practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment, at all times.
• Follows preventive maintenance procedures on all mechanical equipment and maintains records.
• Must perform all duties in a safe manner, observing safe work practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment, at all times.
• Follow preventive maintenance procedures on all mechanical equipment (maintain work order). Engines Pumps Hydraulic system Air system Electrical system Diaphragm pumps Forklifts Generators
• Engines
• Pumps
• Hydraulic system
• Air system
• Electrical system
• Diaphragm pumps
• Forklifts
• Generators
• Troubleshoot equipment daily and take immediate steps to correct any problems.
• Promote company image by ensuring facilities, vehicles, equipment, and work areas are clean and well maintained.
• Travel to other locations to perform maintenance/repairs to company assets. This travel may include a helicopter and/or crew boat.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with lockout-tag-out procedures for any equipment under repair.
• Assist others in loading and unloading equipment and supplies as needed.
• Work on-call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, except for regularly scheduled days off (vacation). Available on short notice for performing work duties.
• Perform any and all other tasks as may be specified by the supervisor or TETRA Technologies management from time to time. NOTE: This position does NOT only involve mechanic work.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), plus two years of experience with similar equipment; or an equivalent combination of education or educational ability and experience
• EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years experience in manufacturing/production
• LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid driver's license

Physical Duties

• 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, see, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and to use their hands to use, handle and control equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach, climb, and balance.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with appropriate assistance.

Work Environment