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Summary:

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. We value equal employment opportunity to stimulate creativity and innovation in our workforce as we use our collective talents to develop unique solutions to address the world's energy challenges.

Founded in 1981, TETRA (NYSE: TTI) is an energy services and solutions company focused on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions that help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the Company's portfolio consists of Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals. In addition to providing products and services to the oil and gas industry and calcium chloride for diverse applications, TETRA is expanding into the low-carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure, helping to meet the demand for sustainable energy in the twenty-first century.

Visit the Company's website at www.onetetra.com for more information or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Energy Services (ES) Track:

• Learns the overall job functions of the Water Management and Production Testing segments in a supervised and controlled environment
• Supports which equipment and method to rig up and down jobs according to customer specifications
• Assist other Operators, unloading, assembling, troubleshooting and repairing equipment to be used across Field Operations
• Will learn and operate various pieces of Water Management and Production Testing equipment such as pumps, manifolds, generators, hoses (various sizes), filtration units, SandStorms, etc.
• Learns procedures and performs basic routine equipment maintenance in preparation for use
• Cleans and checks all tools and equipment after use
• Learns how to use technology specific to operation to obtain pressure levels, readings, etc.
• Identifies unsafe working conditions and immediately reports them to Field Supervision
• Ensures operating checks are carried out, and the correct operating procedures are performed on equipment and systems, as per industry standard recommendations and safety compliance

Chemicals & Completion Fluids Track:

• Learns the overall job functions of the Chemicals and Completion Fluids segments in a supervised and controlled environment
• Learns chemical treatment and manufacturing through plant operations
• Supports manufacturing of chemicals according to customer specifications
• Assist other Operators, unloading, assembling, troubleshooting and repairing equipment to be used across Chemical Operations
• Will learn and operate various pieces of Chemical equipment such as pumps, manifolds, tanks, gauges, truck racks, chemical infrastructure, as well as equipment related to Completion Fluids operations
• Learns procedures and performs basic routine equipment maintenance in preparation for use
• Cleans and checks all tools and equipment after use
• Learns how to use technology specific to operation to obtain pressure levels, readings, gauges etc.
• Identifies unsafe working conditions and immediately reports them to Field Supervision
• Ensures operating checks are carried out, and the correct operating procedures are performed on equipment and systems, as per industry standard recommendations and safety compliance

Additional Responsibilities of the Career Foundation Program (CFP):

• Complete a total of (2) projects that either focus on increasing revenue, decreasing expenditures and/or improving processes
• Gather information, analyze data, and provide recommendations in presentation format to the Executive Leadership Team every quarter while active in the Career Foundation Program
• Frequently meet with Program Leadership and Project Mentor to track status and progress of project
• Complete (2) mini – rotations that will consist of interaction with corporate personnel and effectively executive on various ad-hoc work assignment and/or projects
• Attend all required trainings and academic development opportunities as assigned
• Completion and submission of weekly reports to Supervisor throughout program to highlight learnings, challenges, and leadership initiatives
• May be asked to participate in Recruitment events and other HR lead initiatives to promote the Career Foundation Program (CFP)

Requirements:

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited academic institute
• OTHER:
  • Possess strong technical aptitude
  • Ability to write clearly about highly technical subject matter
  • Capacity to analyze a problem from multiple perspectives
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • High attention to detail with a desire for excellence
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence 
  • Ability to speak and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization
  • Strong knowledge of computer usage and ability to utilize Microsoft products such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word and effectively email reports daily as required
  • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to manage and solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situation
  • Must be able to lift to up 50 lbs. periodically
  • Must be willing to travel frequently and temporarily relocate to various US locations for up to 6 months at a time
  • Submit to and satisfactorily complete pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License
  • Able and willing to work a rotating shift schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime (if applicable)
  • Able and willing to work in inclement weather, climb structures, perform work at heights, and in enclosed spaces
  • Able and willing to work both independently in remote locations and in a team environment

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.

TETRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.