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OSES - Field Service Technician

Oil States International, New Iberia, LA, United States


Oil States Energy Services is hiring for a Production Services Field Service Technician at our New Iberia, LA location. This position is primarily offshore.

Position Summary
A Field Service Technician (FST) is primarily responsible for the installation, operation, repair, removal, and maintenance of company tools and other oilfield equipment.

Field Service Technician Levels

FST I Trainee

New hire – still considered SSE – single product line (required knowledge testing to promote)

FST I

Single product line – could be non‑SSE, has CDL (if required) and considered a “helper only” on location

FST II Trainee

Proficient in one or more job types in a single product line – could still be an SSE (required knowledge testing to promote)

FST II

Proficient in all job types and can run and rebuild all equipment in a single product line; can run a shift by themselves, considered a trainer, has CDL (if required) (Required knowledge‑based testing to promote)

FST III Trainee

Proficient in two product lines, and can run and build all equipment, run a shift by themselves, has CDL, could still be an SSE (if required) (Required knowledge testing to promote)

FST III

Is proficient in two product lines, can run and rebuild all equipment – considered a Trainer in both product lines, has CDL (if required) (Required knowledge testing to promote)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Abides by all Oil States Energy Services, LLC Safety and Operational Policies and Procedures, and DOT requirements.

Abides by all Customer Safety policies and procedures while on the customer’s job site.

Installs, repairs, operates, removes, troubleshoots, and maintains various company tools and equipment.

Drives and operates mobile crane truck, pickup and trailer to deliver tools over state lines up to 70% of the time depending on district location.

Regularly drives company vehicle in a safe manner, observing all company and government regulations, between each district and off‑site locations at scheduled times.

Regularly inspects company equipment for preventative maintenance purposes. Ensures proper operation, maintenance, applications, and documents repairs and/or damages of company equipment in a timely manner.

Completes all paperwork timely as required by company and supervisor, including preparation and timely submission of accurate and thorough job reports, driving logs, trip reports and call sheets.

Performs maintenance and reports on all company vehicles and/or company owned and rental equipment.

Communicates with service company and oil company personnel.

May oversee job site services and provide direction to onsite labor when needed.

Assists in job action planning with customer on location.

Ensures proper delivery of product.

Assists in the shop and makes deliveries when available.

Stays up to date on all required training (including, but not limited to, HSE, customer required, etc.). Trains and mentors less experienced employees.

Assists in pre‑job safety meetings to include review of job safety analysis (JSA) process.

Maintains open lines of communication with District Manager and Operations District before, during and after job completion. Ensures management is informed of area activities and attends meetings as required.

Maintains open lines of communication with various customers regarding job updates, problems, tool procedures, and hazards on job site locations.

Learn SOPs and work instructions per respective product line.

Learn hand signals for job site (crane operation and vehicles).

Complete all product line knowledge testing per requirements to progress to next level.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Proficient with a computer.

Can work and drive in all weather conditions.

Can travel to other facilities, if required.

Can think quickly in emergency situations on job site locations.

Can operate hand tools.

Basic math and algebra skills.

Mechanical abilities.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Familiar with field concepts, practices, and procedures.

Can read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Can deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Familiar with tools and equipment utilized by the company, preferred.

Qualification Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Must be able to travel for an extensive number of days and be on call 24/7.

Must maintain a safe driving record as prescribed by company policy.

Must successfully pass pre‑ and post‑employment drug and alcohol tests per company policy.

Certification & Licenses

Valid driver's license required.

Physical Requirements

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.

Must be able to frequently lift and move materials up to 75 pounds or less unassisted. Anything 76 lbs. or more requires mechanical assistance or a team lift.

Requires pushing and pulling up to 140 pounds of force, bending, standing, kneeling, carrying, sitting, climbing for extended periods of time each day.

Requires appropriate PPE to be worn; safety glasses, steel toe boots, ear plugs, etc.

Requires exposure to moderate noise levels.

Exposure to warm, hot, and cold temperatures.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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