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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: 

• Perform all levels of maintenance, repairs, overhauls, and upgrades on automated and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose automation equipment, mechanical system failures, and electronic control issues with minimal supervision.
• Operate diagnostic tools and reference materials to identify and resolve problems effectively.
• Optimize equipment performance through proactive maintenance, calibration, and adjustments.
• Coordinate equipment, parts, and job requirements with supervisors and managers to ensure timely and accurate delivery for projects.
• Load/unload, inspect, and prepare equipment for transport and job site use.
• Perform routine maintenance on pumps, forklifts, cranes, trailers, and related equipment.
• Support rig up/rig down operations and assist field personnel when needed.
• Complete all required documentation including JSAs, maintenance forms, near-hit reports, and incident investigations.
• Maintain compliance with company, client, and industry safety and environmental policies, initiating hazard recognition and corrective actions as necessary.
• Source and coordinate materials, parts, and services from vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement.
• Provide training, guidance, and technical support to less experienced personnel.
• Stay current on advanced pump, automation theory, SCADA, and process instrumentation.
• Maintain shop work areas in a clean, organized, and secure condition.

Requirements:

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• EXPERIENCE: 4+ years’ experience
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Mechanic certification and completion of a Technical School, Vocational School, or Community College
• TRAVEL: Varies depending on job site
• OTHER:
  • Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
  • Ability to operate and interpret results from a variety of diagnostic tools.
  • Highly proficient in automated and mechanical systems maintenance.
  • Skilled in troubleshooting automation, electronic, and mechanical control systems.
  • Preferred experience in process instrumentation and SCADA systems.
  • 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

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 of the position.

While performing the duties of any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including but not limited to rain, humidity, snow, and/or heat during daytime hours and/or nighttime hours. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time.