CWI AMO Technician
Baker Hughes · North Slope Borough County, AK · 4 wk ago
Full-time
About the role
The AMO Technician is responsible for the assembly, maintenance, repair, inspection, testing, and preparation of Baker Hughes oilfield equipment supporting North Slope operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring equipment is delivered safely, on time, and in compliance with customer, quality, and regulatory requirements. Working in a remote Arctic environment, the AMO Technician must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and operational excellence while supporting drilling, completions, intervention, and production operations.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, disassemble, inspect, repair, and maintain oilfield tools and equipment.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with Baker Hughes procedures and engineering specifications.
- Conduct dimensional inspections, functional testing, pressure testing, torque verification, and equipment certification activities.
- Execute work orders, repair records, and maintenance documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Support loadout and return processing of customer equipment and rental assets.
- Identify and report equipment deficiencies, non-conformances, and reliability concerns.
- Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with all HSE, quality, and operational procedures.
- Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, torque equipment, pressure testing equipment, and other shop machinery as required.
- Support inventory control, cycle counting, and material handling activities.
- Assist with customer equipment preparation to meet critical operational schedules.
- Participate in shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations across rotational crews.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area utilizing 6S principles.
- Support emergency and high-priority operational requests when required.
- Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Baker Hughes HSE standards.
- Stop work whenever unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
- Participate in Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Toolbox Talks, and risk assessments.
- Properly utilize all required PPE and follow Arctic environmental safety requirements.
- Report all incidents, near misses, and safety observations promptly.
- Promote an interdependent safety culture focused on protecting personnel, equipment, and the environment.
- Follow all documented AMO procedures, engineering requirements, and quality standards.
- Ensure equipment is assembled and maintained to specification prior to release.
- Verify traceability and documentation requirements are complete and accurate.
- Participate in audits, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a strong focus on first-time quality and operational reliability.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of mechanical, industrial, oilfield, maintenance, manufacturing, or related experience.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, procedures, and work instructions.
- Experience with hand tools, precision measuring devices, hydraulic systems, and mechanical assemblies.
- Ability to work safely in a physically demanding environment.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and perform extended standing, bending, climbing, and manual tasks.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required North Slope certifications and site access requirements.
Qualifications
- Previous AMO, drilling, completions, intervention, or oilfield service experience.
- Experience working in remote rotational environments.
- Forklift certification.
- Overhead crane operation experience.
- Pressure testing experience.
- SAP or computerized maintenance management system experience.
- Familiarity with Baker Hughes products and services.
Skills
- Safety Leadership
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Quality Focus
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Accountability
- Customer Focus
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
Benefits
Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities; comprehensive private medical