Diesel Mechanic

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. (NYSE: TTI) 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:

Responsible for service to, repair of, or replacement and installation, and preventive maintenance of ALL engines, drives, generators, hydraulic and air systems, and any other mechanical equipment associated with ESG GOM Fluids. Troubleshoots and identifies maintenance needs as necessary for all machinery and equipment.

• Must perform all duties in a safe manner, observing safe work practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment, at all times.
• Follows preventive maintenance procedures on all mechanical equipment and maintains records.
• Troubleshoots equipment daily and takes immediate steps to correct any problems.
• Cleans equipment, and any other areas as needed.
• Watches for spills, leaks, or sheens around locations and take proper actions if noted.
• Operates equipment and engines as needed.
• Maintains proper air / hydraulic pressures.
• Must follow assigned Maintenance Work Orders.
• Assists with ensuring compliance with lockout-tagout procedures for any equipment under repair.
• Ensures that hearing protection is kept available in boxes in the work area.
• Supervises or performs all transfers of fuel, oil, lubricants, and coolants, and maintains inventory records.
• Maintains inventory and inventory records, and orders all needed tools, supplies, and parts for the shop.
• Periodically work away from home base (i.e., offshore, various land locations) and work multiple days away.
• Reports any problems to the Support Manager. 
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Support Manager.

Requirements:

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED): plus two years of experience with similar equipment; or an equivalent combination of education or educational ability and experience.
• EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years experience in manufacturing/production
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PEC Basic Safety Certificate, 24-hour HAZWOPER Certificate, First Aid/CPR Certificate, Smith Systems Defensive Driving

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 requirements 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 any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods at a time.