Frac Move Tech
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
The Frac Move Tech 1 is an entry-level field position responsible for assisting with the safe rig ... Prior oilfield or industrial experience preferred but not required. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL * U.
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
The Frac Move Tech 1 is an entry-level field position responsible for assisting with the safe rig ... Prior oilfield or industrial experience preferred but not required. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL * U.
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
The Frac Move Tech 1 is an entry-level field position responsible for assisting with the safe rig ... Prior oilfield or industrial experience preferred but not required. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL * U.
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$18.50 - $23/hr
The Frac Move Tech 1 is an entry-level field position responsible for assisting with the safe rig ... Prior oilfield or industrial experience preferred but not required. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL * U.
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$18.50 - $23/hr
The Frac Move Tech 1 is an entry-level field position responsible for assisting with the safe rig ... Prior oilfield or industrial experience preferred but not required. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL * U.
$18.50 - $23/hr
The Frac Move Tech 1 is an entry-level field position responsible for assisting with the safe rig ... Prior oilfield or industrial experience preferred but not required. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL * U.
$18.50 - $23/hr
The Frac Move Tech 1 is an entry-level field position responsible for assisting with the safe rig ... Prior oilfield or industrial experience preferred but not required. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL * U.
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$18.50 - $23/hr
The Frac Move Tech 1 is an entry-level field position responsible for assisting with the safe rig ... Prior oilfield or industrial experience preferred but not required. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL * U.
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$18.50 - $23/hr
The Frac Move Tech 1 is an entry-level field position responsible for assisting with the safe rig ... Prior oilfield or industrial experience preferred but not required. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL * U.
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$18.50 - $23/hr
The Frac Move Tech 1 is an entry-level field position responsible for assisting with the safe rig ... Prior oilfield or industrial experience preferred but not required. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL * U.
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$18.50 - $23/hr
The Frac Move Tech 1 is an entry-level field position responsible for assisting with the safe rig ... Prior oilfield or industrial experience preferred but not required. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL * U.
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Full-time
Posted 4 days ago
Frac Move Tech
Job Description
Department: Power Generation
Job Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Salary, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Frac Move Lead
Location: Multiple states within the U.S.
Amount of Travel Required: >95%
Work Schedule: Rotational 2 weeks on/2 weeks off (Thursday Wednesday shift (additional travel before and after)
Positions Supervised: N/A
POSITION SUMMARY: The Frac Move Tech 1 is an entry-level field position responsible for assisting with the safe rig-up, rig-down, and movement of large-bore assets and rig mats between locations. This role supports the Frac Move team in ensuring all equipment and materials are positioned, secured, and prepared for operations in compliance with company and industry safety standards. Under direct supervision, the Frac Move Tech 1 helps maintain operational readiness, contributes to efficient pad-to-pad transitions, and upholds Evolution Well Services’ core values of safety, quality, and teamwork.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Safety Awareness
Equipment Setup and Movement
Equipment Maintenance and Support
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADVANCEMENT: (Promotions may occur only after the following qualifications have been satisfied. Promotions are not guaranteed and are subject to the availability of position openings.)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment 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.
Daily required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach, and squat/kneel. When required to go to a wellsite, employees will ride share with multiple employees. Work environment includes exposure to hazardous materials, operating conditions, audio up to 85 dB, and inclement weather, including typical and atypical outdoor elements and extreme cold and hot weather temperatures. Given these conditions, employees are required to wear company-mandated and issued personal protective equipment (PPE) (fire-retardant coveralls, safety hat, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, ear protection, and safety gloves) and must strictly adhere to all safety policies. Frac Move Techs are regularly required to lift heavy objects; therefore, Frac Move Techs must be able to lift 49 lbs. independently, and 50 100 lbs. with a team lift.
Work hours include early morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on business necessity.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.
*All field and shop employees and potential employees performing or assuming roles that require exposure to industrial activities, including, but not limited to, roles in shop or field operations environments, must be able to effectively communicate and comprehend the English language. This provision does not purport to require employees to always speak only English in the workplace or otherwise prevent employees from speaking non-English languages, provided that such employees are able to effectively communicate and comprehend English to satisfy the company’s expectations and business objectives.
English comprehension is necessary to ensure employees:
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.
Last Revised 7/2026.