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What is an oil field shutdown?

An Oil Field Shutdown job involves temporarily halting operations at an oil and gas facility for maintenance, inspections, or equipment upgrades. During a shutdown, skilled workers perform critical tasks such as repairs, replacements, and safety checks to ensure the facility operates efficiently and safely when restarted. These jobs are often contract-based and require expertise in various trades, including welding, electrical work, and mechanical maintenance. Shutdowns are planned events that can last from days to months, depending on the scope of work required.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in oil field shutdown?

To thrive in Oil Field Shutdown roles, you need a thorough understanding of industrial safety procedures, mechanical systems, and shutdown protocols, typically supported by experience in oil and gas operations. Certifications such as H2S Alive, Confined Space Entry, and familiarity with lockout/tagout systems are commonly required. Strong teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail help individuals excel in these high-pressure, deadline-driven environments. These skills are crucial for ensuring shutdown activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards.

What are the typical work schedules and environments like for oil field shutdown workers?

Oil Field Shutdown work often involves long shifts, which may include nights, weekends, and extended periods on-site, depending on the shutdown project's duration and urgency. Work environments can be physically demanding, involving outdoor exposure to various weather conditions, heavy equipment, and adherence to strict safety protocols. Teams are usually multi-disciplinary, with close collaboration between mechanics, electricians, health and safety officers, and site managers to coordinate complex task lists. Each project offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a variety of technical systems and operational procedures, potentially leading to advancement into supervisory or specialist roles within the industry.

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Field Preventive Maintenance Technician

Blanchard Machinery Company

Florence, SC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago


Blanchard Machinery rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

The Field Preventive Maintenance Technician performs field service inspections/general preventative maintenance based on customer service agreements.

Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results.  Some of the benefits of joining our team are:

  • Competitive Pay.
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, and much more.
  • Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.
  • A friendly and supportive work environment.
  • Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies
  • Opportunities for advancement

  • Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission and values of BMC.
  • Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Perform comprehensive oil, filter, and lubrication services, including checking and filling fluid levels to O.E.M. specifications.
  • Adhere to all documented Customer Service Agreement processes and guidelines.
  • Maintain detailed lube records for all work performed.
  • Take required Scheduled Oil Samples (SOS) on components on the machine.
  • Provide customers with service reports, oil samples, and inspection paperwork as work is performed.
  • Inspect equipment for external signs of potential component failure.
  • Inspect and report any inoperable safety devices or conditions.
  • Prepare accurate and complete service reports in a timely manner.
  • Ensure field lube trucks are service-ready, including maintaining customer service fluid supplies.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of proper startup and shutdown procedures of CAT equipment.
  • Flexibility to work after hours as needed, to meet customer demands.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • High school diploma or (GED) equivalent. 
  • One year experience servicing heavy equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Basic knowledge of safely operating heavy construction equipment. 
  • Basic heavy equipment service/maintenance knowledge. 
  • Able to perform machine inspections.
  • Ability to operate a service vehicle. 
  • Organizational and time management skills required. Must have the ability to set and keep priorities and professionally handle the stress associated with dealing with a fast-paced industry and deadlines.
  • Must be a Team player that is enthusiastic and hard working with the ability to complete work with minimal supervision.
  • High degree of interpersonal skills with solid written and oral communication skills is required.
  • Must possess the personal discipline to establish the proper image as a representative of Blanchard Machinery with the ability to meet and work with the customer in a professional manner.
  • Ability to perform duties with a sense of urgency, exceeding customer expectations. 
  • Able to work in a dynamic, fast paced service environment. 
  • Proficient in the use of a computer and related software (Word, Excel, etc.). 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and detailed oriented with a high level of accuracy. 
  • Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record. 
  • Able to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions

  • The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside (non-climate controlled) and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
  • Required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to injury and/or hazardous materials.
  • Job requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, lifting.
  • Physical use of a broad variety of tools and machines in order to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment.
  • Must be able to lift varied weight.
  • Seeing, reading, and writing to complete job responsibilities.
  • Use of computer and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.

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