Mechanical Technician

Place of Business Houston, Texas, US

Employment Fulltime

Turn-out Date asap

Salary Dependent upon experience

Purpose of the job:

Do you have downhole drilling tool experience? Do you want to be part of the Geothermal energy revolution and develop innovative new technologies to drill deeper, hotter, and more cost-effectively than ever before? If the answer is yes to both, come join the team at GA Drilling, a global leader in hard, hot rock drilling, and help make Geothermal Anywhere a reality.

We seek a seasoned Mechanical Technician with 3+ years experience with electro-mechanical tools and subsystems. The ideal candidate will be well versed in the assembly, testing, and servicing cutting edge electro-mechanical tools and sub-systems and able to excel in a fast paced, start-up type environment

What we offer:

  • Opportunity to develop unique and innovative technological solutions which have the potential to change the world.
  • The satisfaction of solving challenges associated with making ultra-deep geothermal energy a commercial reality.
  • Be part of an experienced and highly motivated team.
  • Collaborate with the world’s top industry players.
  • Competitive industry benefits – 401k, Medical and Paid Time Off

Your job will be:

  • Personal responsibility for ensuring engineering tools and tests adheres to GA Drilling’s standards and supports the development of GA Drilling’s technology and business
  • Use mechanical aptitude and skills, experience and judgment to assemble, test and service electro-mechanical tools and sub-systems that meet the requirements of the technology program
  • Participating and contributing to developing drilling tools from concept brainstorming through delivery
  • Organize, manage and maintain engineering service and test facilities
  • Collaborate with other business functions, including QHSE, procurement, manufacturing, and quality
  • Collaborate with external suppliers and project partners
  • Contribute to technical risk management
  • Support a positive and pro-active HSE culture and ensure that all activities adhere to HSE Policy
  • To be Innovative, Conceptual & Creative within a New Product Introduction environment.

We will be glad to meet you, if you have:

  • 3+ years of Electro-mechanical and hydraulics experience with advancing electro-mechanical and hydraulics designs of cutting edge technology
  • Experienced in development of complex electro-mechanical tools and systems advantageous
  • Ability to operate in a data centric development process utilizing both PLM and business processes
  • Ability to manage leading edge test and service facilities and equipment
  • Ability to drive integration of engineering process within business systems
  • Communication, delegation and teamwork
  • Ability to work independently to execute a project plan based on general direction
  • Ability to offer and receive constructive feedback towards the goal of a better, more reliable product and processes
  • Analytical thinking, Team Leadership, Pragmatic and able to make decisions based on business priorities
  • Experience with servicing and developing MWD and rotary steerable technology advantageous

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