Production Technician

About the Role

The Production Technician is responsible for supporting safe, reliable, and efficient field operations across the Eagle Ford Basin. This role works closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, contractors, and cross-functional teams to install new infrastructure, maintain equipment, troubleshoot operational issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Success in this role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, operational awareness, adaptability, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Key Accountabilities

• Install new wells, equipment, and facility infrastructure
• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on production equipment
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and support issue resolution efforts
• Coordinate and oversee contractor activities, including post-construction inspections and invoice review
• Collect and validate operational data to support decision-making and equipment reliability
• Conduct pre-job and post-job reviews to improve operational performance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that eliminate defects and variability in operations
• Investigate customer and third-party issues and collaborate to resolve concerns
• Schedule and prioritize work activities while supporting teammates and business objectives
• Participate in quality assurance activities and verification of business processes

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Experience utilizing data and available resources to solve operational problems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including working with remote teams through phone, video, and virtual technologies
• Proven problem-solving ability with measurable business impact
• Ability to work safely in a dynamic field environment
• Ability to learn and apply basic failure analysis techniques

Preferred Experience

• Experience in the oil and gas industry or other industrial/manufacturing environments
• Understanding of oil and gas production operations from reservoir to sales line
• Experience using data to drive operational decisions
• Knowledge of databases, data architecture, and technologies used to transport and transform data

Working Conditions

This position is primarily field-based and requires working in outdoor environments across the Eagle Ford Basin. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing, and repetitive movements involving the hands, arms, shoulders, legs, and torso. Periodic tasks include operating power equipment, sitting at a desk, using computers and phones, and lifting or moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds. The role requires flexibility to adapt to changing operational priorities, weather conditions, and business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting: 80 lbs floor to knuckles (2 reps), 80 lbs floor to waist (2 reps), 35 lbs floor to shoulders (2 reps), 15 lbs floor to crown (2 reps) with 12-second rest intervals
• Pushing/Pulling: 80 lbs peak force horizontally with two hands (3 reps each) with hands placed between waist and mid-chest level
• Carrying: 80 lbs with two hands for 5 feet (2 reps), self-paced
• Stair Climbing: Climb up and down 10 steps, self-paced
• Stooping and Twisting: Alternate toe touches x 3 to each side from standing, self-paced but continuous
• Kneeling: Kneel on one knee, return to standing, then kneel on opposite knee x 3 each knee, self-paced but continuous
• Sustained Squatting: Hold functional squat position for 30 seconds
• Repetitive Squatting: 3 reps, self-paced, no hold time at end range

Schedule

8/6 schedule

Location

Cuero/Victoria, TX

Pay

$85,000.00 - 100,000.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Long-term incentive program
• 401(k) matching program

Additional Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States for any employer other than your current employer
• Must not require sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.)
• Up to 25% travel expected
• This role is not eligible for relocation assistance
• This position is not available for remote working