Maintenance Technician

Summary :

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members.

Our culture is that of inclusion and an unwavering belief that both our past and future success are due to the diversity of our employees and their competitive spirit.

Founded in 1981, TETRA Technologies, Inc. () is a geographically diversified industrial and oil and gas products and services company, focused on completion fluids, calcium chloride, water management solutions, frac flowback and production well testing services.

TETRA is evolving its business model by expanding into the low carbon energy markets with its chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure.

• Low carbon energy initiatives include commercialization of TETRA PureFlow®, an ultra-pure zinc bromide clear brine fluid for stationary batteries and energy storage;
• advancing an innovative carbon capture utilization and storage technology with CarbonFree to capture CO2 and mineralize emissions to make commercial, carbon-negative chemicals;

and development of TETRA’s lithium and bromine mineral acreage to meet the growing demand for oil and gas products and energy storage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Fabricate, install, repair, and maintain piping systems, such as stainless steel, galvanized, CPVC, Kynar / Teflon lined steel, and FRP systems according to plant specifications.
• Repair and maintenance of evaporator burners and blowers. Person(s) should know about natural gas heating systems and burner operation to troubleshoot issues and achieve minor repairs or replacements in these kinds of parts.
• Ability to troubleshoot general industrial devices such as inductive motors and photo-eyes
• Ability to use volt meters and other electrical test equipment
• Ability to use oxygen / acetylene gas cutting
• Ability to maintain all plant equipment by utilizing PdM, PM, and other maintenance strategies.
• Demonstrate the ability to repair and maintain pumps such as centrifugal, mag-drive, diaphragm, and metering pumps. To include troubleshooting, rebuilding, and alignments of shafts and motors.
• Possess skills in installing bearings, seals, gears, chains, sprockets, and other types of mechanical transmission equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, or replace block valves, control valves, solenoid valves, valve positioners, and pneumatic actuators
• Must be able to operate forklifts, aerial lifts, and other onsite plant vehicles
• Ability to maintain and repair plant lifting equipment such as cranes, hoists, and rigging equipment
• Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and equipment specifications.
• Understanding of lockout-tagout procedures and energy isolation techniques preferred
• Must be able to proficiently operate shop equipment such as drills, saws, grinders, etc.
• Demonstrate the ability to design and fabricate metal structures such as pipe supports, conduit stands, and other related items.

The fabrication skills desired will include measuring, cutting with saws, powered cutoff wheels, torches, plasma cutters, drilling, bolting, arc, and MIG welding.

• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain PLC-based control system circuits and plant instrumentation preferred
• Participate in TETRA Company safety programs
• Demonstrate TETRA CORE values
• Demonstrate leadership and a willingness to work safely.
• Demonstrate and maintain safe work practices
• Must be a team player and able to work privately as needed
• Ability to analyze and solve problems and communicate effectively
• Ability to interpret oral and written instructions.
• Willingness to accommodate a flexible work schedule and work OT as needed
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Work Practices as it applies to Industrial Maintenance

Requirements :

• EDUCATION : High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Two-year degree or Certificate from a Technical Institution preferred, Maintenance management software such as JDE, SAP, or other CMMS preferred
• EXPERIENCE : 2 years in factory and maintenance work; 2 years of technical experience in a Factory Maintenance Service environment.

Physical Duties :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, see, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and to use their hands to use, handle and control equipment.

The employee is occasionally required to reach, climb, and balance.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25-50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds with appropriate assistance.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and hazardous or corrosive chemicals.

The employee routinely works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but some isolated areas have high noise levels.