Shop Technician

Location

Midland, TX | United States

Job description

Position Overview and Purpose

Are you an experienced technical guru that can repair anything? Do you thrive on making repairs right the first time? Does it frustrate you when those around you cut corners in their work? Are you a direct, honest, no fluff communicator who values efficiency and getting the job done on time? Do you plan out your work and think through important details before you start your work?

The Shop Technician position exists to maintain and repair power generation equipment in a shop environment. This person will be responsible for maximizing equipment run time by performing maintenance as needed and ensuring that all equipment is always in proper working condition. 

Responsibilities:

• Repair, troubleshoot, maintain, and be responsible for run time, mechanical, and electrical systems of natural gas generators 
• Preventative maintenance on generators (5.7L to 21.9L in engine size). Basic maintenance items include: 
  • Monthly oil change, spark plug change, oil and air filters
  • Overhead valve adjustments
  • Checking batteries
  • Washing of radiators
  • Load bank testing
• Repair and maintenance of the following engine and electrical system components:
  • Natural Gas Engine fuel systems
  • Cooling systems
  • Air injection systems (turbos, manifolds, etc.)
  • Generator control panel troubleshooting
  • Generator ends: diagnose 480V electrical output, check diodes, replace/tune automatic voltage regulators
• Maintain fit-for-duty status for each shift
• Maintain a Safety-first culture that always ensures the protection and safety of Baseline employees and customers. This can include but is not limited to; attending customer safety meetings, auditing Field Service safety practices, frequently verifying that all work meets Baseline and customer standards, etc.
• Conduct work in accordance with company, customer, and industry safety standards to maintain an accident-free workplace 
• Communicate professionally, efficiently, and frequently with customers (production foreman, pumpers, etc.) when issues arise

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a background and drug screen
• General knowledge of job safety and production flow in a shop environment
• Experienced background or trade school preferred
• Electrical/generator troubleshooting & repair
• Engine overhaul is a plus 
• Systematic troubleshooting/problem solving skills
• Basic computer skills
• Must have own hand tools (company provides specialty tools)
• Availability to work nights and weekends as needed 

Team Baseline Core Values: 

• Leadership: Plan frequently and set goals. Think critically all the time. Accept responsibility for your actions. Reject passivity. Confront conflict with people in a healthy way. Have an attitude of being teachable and open to feedback from managers and peers. Look for ways to serve others on your team. 
• Trust : Earn the trust of others by always speaking truthfully. 
• Communication: Talk to team members and manager frequently, don’t hide. Communicate openly about all problems and issues that arise. Know that what we say and how we say it matters. 
• Responsibility: Own your part. Follow through with all issues and orders. Be on time. Act with urgency for customers and colleagues. 
• Stewardship: Spend company money prudently. Spend your time at work prudently. Practice a high level of care for all company-owned property. 
• Excellence: Have high standards of quality in workmanship and appearance. Act and speak professionally with colleagues and customers. Problem solve all the way through completion, do not quit. Use all technology and resources available to you. 
• Safety: Think smart in all situations. Seek training and ask for help if you are unsure about a safety issue. Don’t take unnecessary risks.

The Baseline Energy Services mission is to deliver exceptional generator runtime for customers. Since 2012, Baseline has provided temporary electric power solutions to the oil and gas and mining industries. Our solutions reduce electric power costs, improve the uptime of critical equipment, and decarbonize customer operations by utilizing raw and refined natural gas fuels to generate electric power on-site.

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Salary

$24 - $36 per hour