Field Technician

Do you dream of working in the great outdoors?  Your dreams can come true when you join the Wood family. Wood is currently looking for a Field Technician to join our team working on the Pronghorn project located in the Powder River Basin centered between Buffalo and Gillette.  

Wood offers a multitude of Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans to choose from, a 401k plan that is 100% vested from day one, company paid life insurance, and much, much more.   

The Field Tech holds a diverse position responsible for supporting all areas of field operations; however the primary responsibility is maintenance and repair of small upstream compression units.  This position requires the incumbent to work in all types of weather conditions and may require occasional weekend work.  Applicants preferred from Gillette, Buffalo, or Sheridan WY areas.  #woodwyoming

 Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

Technical/Business Skills, Experience, and Training: 

• Basic computer skills (excel, word, outlook)
• Ability to understand gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure equipment is working properly
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on machines and equipment
• Ability to identify and fix most issues with limited or no direction
• Must have a good driving record and a valid driver’s license

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Maintain and repair small wellhead and trunk-line compression units
• Conduct basic mechanical duties as required
• Conduct and correct erosion control methods
• Work on call and weekends as needed or when required
• Use of basic tools such as hammers, wrenches, shovels, screwdrivers, power tools, etc. 
• Adhere to all conditions of approval on federal leases
• Operation of small truck mounted cranes
• General well head work
• Isolations and installation / removal of wellhead and trunk-line compression
• Conduct maintenance on other company and client equipment (heaters, trailers, generators, etc.)
  
  Responsibilities:
• Always were appropriate PPE (FRC, hard hat, steel toed shoes/boots, safety glasses and hearing protection)
• Drive appropriately for the conditions, always wear seat belt, do not use phones in any way while operating a vehicle
• Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures when opening any piping or working on equipment including electronics
• Follow call-out procedures when on call
• Ensure contract workers in your area are wearing PPE and working in a safe manner. Implement stop work authority as needed
• Report environmental spills immediately and erosion as it is found
• Routinely check and maintain all mechanical equipment (UTVs, water pumps, maxi heaters, etc.)
• Other responsibilities as assigned