BOP Technician
About the job
- At least three (3) years of proven experience in the oil and gas industry, specifically with blow out preventer systems.
- Strong mechanical and technical skills.
- Ability to work in high-pressure environments and make quick decisions.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to pass a WorkSTEPS Physical.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Install and maintain blow out preventer systems, pack offs, reel swivels, lubricators, iron, and down-hole tools in accordance with industry standards.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance and inspections performed on blow out preventers.
- Maintain an inventory of expendable materials and parts for these items.
- Conduct regular inspections and pressure testing of blow out preventers to ensure proper functionality.
- Troubleshoot and repair issues related to blow out preventer systems.
- Collaborate with drilling teams to ensure safe and effective operations.
- Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices related to blow out preventer operations.
- Load and unload material for repair projects.
- Communicate with clients, supervisors, engineers, production control, and other shop personnel as it relates to the job.
- Provide field service and customer support, including equipment removal, teardown, troubleshooting, evaluation, repair, testing, and installation.
- Relevant certifications in blow out preventer operations are a plus.
About the company
Graco Fishing & Rental Tools Inc, operating as Graco Oilfield Services, rents specialized oilfield equipment and performs well intervention for oil and gas operators. Its fishing crews retrieve stuck pipe, lost tools and debris from wells, working in uncased boreholes and wells lined with casing. The company also supplies pressure pumping, completion and workover services, alongside tubular rentals, blowout preventers and handling equipment. Customers arrange tools and field support through regional service centers, paying day rates or individual job charges for well operations. Founded in 1978 in Vernal, Utah, Graco is headquartered in Frisco, Texas.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Vernal, Utah
Founded
1978
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Graco advertises short- and long-term disability insurance, supporting employees during periods when they cannot work.
- Graco's two-pit trenchless removal method reaches pipelines beneath roads and rivers without excavating a full-length trench.
- Graco's September 2026 mining and underground storage conference sponsorship put its services before specialist audiences.
What critics are saying
- Graco maintains rental-tool inventory, committing capital before customers put the equipment to work.
- Graco's Midland reverse-unit supervisors need 24-hour availability outside approved leave, plus travel and irregular hours.
- Graco's Midland reverse-unit role requires lifting 50 pounds and working around heavy equipment in outdoor weather.
What makes Graco Fishing & Rental Tools Inc unique
- The Rambo family owns and operates Graco, keeping corporate control within the founding family.
- Graco machinists and fishing specialists jointly design custom carbide tools, converting raw stock into rig-ready equipment.
- Graco's cavern-remediation tool cuts upward to remove obstructions while limiting debris introduced into the well.
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Benefits
- Paid Vacation