Shop Technician Trainee

At TDW we put people first - that means working everyday to ensure the pipelines that run through our communities are operating safely and reliably. What sets us apart is our expertise, experience and commitment. Each day we dedicate ourselves to treating each other, our customers and our community with care and respect. Overview Provides support to Field Technicians by building and maintaining ILI inspection tools. Maintains a clean, orderly work area to facilitate timely turnaround of tools. Responsibilities Uses welder to produce brushes to established specifications. Performs first inspection and corrects any anomalies before passing to final inspection. Modifies cups, disks and studs by using standard power and hand tools to ensure tool meets specifications. Uses appropriate lifting devices, loads the tools, launching trays, hand tools, portable tool supporting and lifting equipment, etc., into the technician vehicle in preparation for tool run. Unloads tools when returned and moves to appropriate storage location. Maintains database of tool disbursement, return and product use in the Tool History database to ensure accurate information is in place to identify tool status and availability. Maintains a clean, orderly work area by cleaning work area on a daily basis. Uses floor sweeper to clean and mop shop area on a weekly basis. As needed, changes oil absorbent floor covering in tool prep area. Works under the direction of the Shop Supervisor, disassembles tools and cleans in preparation for next tool run, applying appropriate cleaning procedures based on type of tool being cleaned. Works under the direction of the Shop Supervisor, assists with the assembly of MFL and DEF ILI inspection tools. Minimum successful completion will be 20 each assembly of MFL and DEF tools during 6 month measurement period. Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Prefer mechanical or electronics training. Good mechanical aptitude. Able to convert between decimals and fractions. Familiar with the safe application of small power and hand tools such as drills, hand and table saws, grinders, etc. Understands the use of proper lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts to move tools within shop area. Proficient in the use of personal computers; Microsoft Word and Excel software at the Basic level For more than 100 years, we've partnered in the oil and gas industry to deliver innovative solutions that maximize uptime, improve throughput, avoid shutdown and minimize risk. We are experienced at accepting new challenges and responding in a way that meets goals while protecting people, assets and the planet. “Throughout the world today, TDW people are known for their dedication to customer service, to quality, to technical competence, to cooperating with each other, and above all, honesty and fair dealing with everyone.” - T. D. Williamson Jr.