Centrifuge, Commissioning, Engineering Drawing, Grinding, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Inventory Reports, Maintenance Services, Mechanical Maintenance, Mentoring, On Site Support, Petroleum, Pumps, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, System Start-Up, System Validation, Technical Writing
FieldBridge is looking for a Mechanical Service Technician in Prudhoe Bay, AK to work for the world's largest oilfield service company. We offer weekly pay + benefits.
Pay is $28–$32/hr | 12.5-hr Day Shifts | 3x3 Rotation Schedule | Weekly Pay Every Friday | OT Opportunity Available | At $32/hr and 50 hrs/week for example, earn weekly paychecks of approximately $1,760 gross
Position Overview
This role is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of rotating and process equipment — including centrifuges, pumps, grinding mills, and filtration press systems. The ideal candidate is a mechanically skilled, safety-focused technician with field experience and the ability to mentor less experienced personnel.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine and corrective maintenance on centrifuges, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, grinding mills, and filtration press van systems.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues including vibration, imbalance, pressure/flow problems, and performance failures; implement effective field solutions.
- Verify and adjust equipment set points, conduct inspections, and identify potential failures proactively before they escalate.
- Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment; validate system controls, instrumentation, and performance targets.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, parts inventory, and equipment history; coordinate with procurement to ensure critical spares availability.
- Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to operators and junior technicians on proper operation, maintenance, and safety practices.
Required Qualifications
- Strong working knowledge of centrifuge operation, VFDs, bearing inspection, and performance troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with centrifugal and positive displacement pump maintenance including mechanical seals, shaft/bearing replacement, and alignment.
- Experience with grinding mill equipment (ball mills, SAG mills, or vertical mills) including liners, gear/pinion inspection, and mill parameter adjustment.
- Familiarity with mobile filtration press van operation, filter cloth/plate replacement, hydraulic systems, and dewatering cycle optimization.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and engineering drawings.
- Strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and service quality.“
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