Company Description
Parker Wellbore helps energy companies accomplish their drilling and production goals efficiently, reliably, and safely. Our global team supports oil and gas operators with innovative land and offshore drilling services, premium rental tools and well services, and advanced operations and management support. Founded in 1934, Parker Wellbore helps customers manage their costs and mitigate their risks, to achieve their operational goals in a safe and efficient manner. With experience in both harsh-environment regions and complex drilling situations, you can trust Parker Wellbore to get the job done.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Heat Treatment Operator to join our team. The Heat Treatment Operator will be responsible for operating and monitoring heat treatment equipment to modify the physical properties of metal components according to specifications. This role requires a strong understanding of heat treatment processes, safety protocols, and the ability to ensure the quality and integrity of treated materials. Key
Responsibilities:
• Set up and operate heat treatment furnaces, ovens, and related equipment to perform heat treatment processes such as annealing, tempering, quenching, and brazing.
• Monitor and control heating and cooling cycles according to specified temperature and time parameters.
• Load and unload metal parts or components into heat treatment equipment, ensuring proper arrangement and spacing to facilitate uniform heating and cooling.
• Perform pre-heat treatment inspections and measurements, including hardness testing and visual inspections, to verify material condition and prepare for treatment.
• Interpret work orders, blueprints, and specifications to determine heat treatment requirements and parameters.
• Maintain accurate records of heat treatment cycles, including temperature charts, cycle times, and batch numbers.
• Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of heat treatment equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling of heated materials.
• Collaborate with quality control inspectors, engineers, and production personnel to resolve issues and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate heat treatment processes to identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency and quality.
Qualifications
• Mechanical diploma or equivalent; additional technical training or certification in heat treatment operations is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar jobs.
• Proven experience as a heat treatment operator or similar role in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of heat treatment principles, processes, and equipment, including furnaces, ovens, and temperature control systems.
• Familiarity with metalworking techniques, materials, particularly steel, and alloys.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Physical capability to lift and move heavy materials and equipment as needed.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as required.
Position Competencies:
- Initiating & Driving Change • Acts as a catalyst for and takes responsibility for leading, directing, and managing organizational change • Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions • Creates work environment that encourages creative thinking and innovation • Drives step changes in how the company operates • Understands how to change and addresses not only systems and processes, but also cultural aspects of change • Is good at bringing the creative ideas of others to market • Develops a change strategy that includes milestones and timelines • Accurately assesses the potential barriers and resources necessary for change initiatives • Understands and supports the need for change • Envisions and articulates the intended result of the change process • Provides direction and focus during the change process • Helps to generate support of the changes throughout the organization • Identifies and enlists allies who support the change process • Provides resources, removes barriers, and acts as an advocate for those initiating change
- Result Focused • Establishes clear, specific performance goals, expectations, and priorities • Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully • Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers • Very bottom-line oriented • Steadfastly pushes self and others for results • Navigates quickly and effectively to resolve problems and obstacles • Persists to complete tasks / responsibilities, even in the face of difficulties • Develops a sense of urgency in others to complete tasks • Operates with personal ownership and looks for ways to improve performance all the time • Challenges him- or herself and others to raise the bar on performance • Focuses people on critical activities that yield a high impact • Holds self and others accountable for delivering high-quality results on time and within budget (e.g., models high work standards and demands the same from others)
- Team Work • Blends people into teams when they are needed • Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team • Shares wins and successes • Fosters open dialogue • Lets people finish and be responsible for their work • Seeks consensus among diverse viewpoints as a means of building group commitment • Defines success in terms of the whole team • Creates a feeling of belonging in the team • Values the contributions of all team members • Creates an environment that encourages open communication amongst team members • Creates an environment that encourages collective problem solving amongst team members
- Customer Focus • Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers • Gets first-hand customer information and uses it to understand customers' business issues and needs for improvements in products and services • Acts with customer in mind • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect • Genuinely enjoys working with customers to build long-term partnerships • Creates a sense of customer focus throughout their team/ department/ business unit
Physical demands and work environment:
- Ability to work around moving machinery
- Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and/or ramps while carrying tools requiring a reasonable degree of physical stamina and agility and involving moderate to severe physical exertion
- Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standard.
