Torque Ring Technician

FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. Headquartered in Houston, TX, FET provides quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities to support major energy-producing regions worldwide. Our products and services span from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, and we pride ourselves on offering comprehensive solutions to maximize operations and improve bottom lines.

About the role

Assist the Torque Ring department in installation and monitoring while following all Torque Ring policies and procedures. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Perform work in a professional and safe manner; report unsafe work practices.
• Coordinate with your Lead, Supervisor, and PRT Dispatcher before leaving the facility to discuss job objectives, equipment, and personnel.
• Ensure all equipment is loaded and documented before leaving the shop.
• Assist your Lead and/or Supervisor during installation and/or monitor operations.
• Return equipment and torque rings after job completion.
• Pay close attention to equipment and torque ring needs for installation and monitoring.
• Maintain accurate and detailed paperwork for torque ring installation and monitoring.
• Assist coworkers with duties as needed.
• Maintain focus during torque ring monitoring for several hours without fatigue.
• Report all incidents to PTR, drilling rig, and company personnel.
• Maintain the highest level of quality in all tasks.
• Load and unload torque rings safely.
• Keep accurate inventory of torque rings and perform spot/full inventories when requested.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with all company policies, rules, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Work a rotational schedule and be available 24 hours for job callouts; stay in contact with Dispatch and coworkers.
• Complete required safety classes and attend PTR compliance classes and monthly safety meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of field service experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Hands-on physical work.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Strong communication and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify shoulder and final torque on graphs.
• Ability to work independently while on duty.
• Ability to identify torque ring sizes, weights, and threads.
• Ability to distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable torque control graphs.
• Understanding of the following terms: Delta Torque, Shoulder Torque, Optimum, Maximum and Minimum Torque, J-Space, Make-up loss, pin face, final measurement, BTC, LTC.