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Production Technician

TR/077202
  • $35 - $40 per hour
  • United States, Texas, Orla
  • Contract
Job Posting: Production Technician
We are seeking a highly motivated, mechanically inclined Production Technician with a growth mindset who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on, field-based environment.
As a Production Technician, you’ll play a key role in field operations, working closely with cross-functional teams to:
  • Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment
  • Diagnose issues and conduct root cause failure analysis
  • Handle contractor work and ensure safety and compliance
  • Conduct pre- and post-job reviews
  • Collect data and validate field conditions
  • Investigate customer or third-party issues
You’ll be an essential part of driving improvements across operations, eliminating defects and variability, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement. This role blends technical work with a manufacturing business mindset.
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Troubleshooting and maintaining field equipment
  • Communicating effectively with remote staff via phone, video, or virtual assist tools
  • Using data and analytics to resolve field issues and make informed decisions
  • Supporting safe and efficient operations from reservoir to sales line
  • Engaging in quality assurance, safety checks, and process verifications
  • Adapting to changing conditions and driving improvements through collaboration
Physical Demands:
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motions
  • Occasional operation of power equipment and lifting/moving up to 50 lbs
  • Periodic desk work, including computer and phone use
What We're Looking For:
  • Strong communication and analytical skills
  • Experience with oil and gas operating systems
  • Basic failure analysis and troubleshooting skills
  • Comfortable working with high-pressure systems (up to 3,000 psig)
  • Curiosity and aptitude for learning new technologies
  • Growth mindset and adaptability to changing environments
Preferred Experience & Skills:
  • Background in oil and gas or industrial manufacturing
  • Knowledge of components such as level controllers, valves, switches, pumps, and flare systems
  • Familiarity with artificial lift systems (gas lift compression, ESPs, rod pumps)
  • Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
  • Ability to remain effective during frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events


Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

Kelsee Sonier Lead Recruitment Consultant

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