Manual Lathe Machinist Midland

We have an opening for a Manual Lathe Machinist based out of our Midland, TX location.  Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance, Fab and Machining Manager, the Manual Lathe Machinist applies basic skills and appropriate machining practices in turning, milling, and tooling processes as specified by work orders, blueprints, set-up sheets and verbal instructions, ensuring machine parts consistently meet or exceed production, safety and quality targets for assignment.

 

Responsibilities also include:

 

• Review procedures, work orders, blueprints, set-up sheets and follow verbal work instructions to arrange task layout with minimal steps.

• Operate Manual Lathe functions, and perform programming, or program editing at machine controls if needed.

• Select the correct machine and tooling to do the job and gather the required tooling and fixtures or place an order with tool room if necessary.

• Set up machine as required using prescribed detail and operating procedures.

• Calculate speeds, feeds, depths of cuts and tapers for machining.

• Identify the type of material being used and performs hardness testing.

• Correct or modify tooling call-outs, offsets, speeds and feeds to allow for variations in the material.

• Perform diversified machining operations and finish complex parts that include exact placement of features, tapers, and tolerances of less than .005, consistently meeting or exceeding manufacturing, safety, and quality targets.

• Use measuring devices to check all part dimensions (Gagemaker), perform and evaluate all Level I Non-Destructive Testing evaluations on finished parts, and complete all Inspection documentation promptly and accurately.

• Report non-conformance to the Quality Control Manager.

• Use material handling equipment to move parts and components to and from the work area (overhead crane, forklift, etc.).

• Practice good housekeeping in assigned areas and properly dispose of waste according to safety and environmental policies.

• Promptly report any operational problems or safety issues with machinery, tools, or equipment to the Machine Shop Lead and submit a maintenance requisition.

• Assist other departments with various projects when time permits.

• Perform all duties so as to meet the responsibilities listed in the health and safety handbook.

• Perform duties according to the Company’s quality system procedures and work instructions.

 

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or G.E.D. A minimum of 6 years of machining experience is required. The incumbent will have at least 4 years in a similar environment and/or 4 years of in-house experience. This individual will be able to run all mills, lathes, and manual machines to complete a part. They must work well independently or under minimum supervision and demonstrate the ability to interpret complicated drawings with multiple views and machining surfaces. The incumbent will be proficient with gauges and measuring instruments and will understand and practice geometric tolerance. They will have the ability to process necessary information from machine controls and edit programs accordingly.

 

Please submit your application to David Freese, Facilities Maintenance, Fab and Machining Manager: dfreese@phxtech.com.

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Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

We have an opening for a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic based out of our Houston TX, location. Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance, Fab & Machining Manager, the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic is accountable for all facility maintenance and applicable repairs.

 

Specific Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

 

• Establish preventive maintenance schedules for all mechanical equipment.

• Responsible for maintaining water reclamation unit on a daily basis.

• Repair and maintain facilities service and mechanical equipment using various tools and equipment.

• Check the operation of machines and troubleshoot mechanical and/or electrical problems.

• Perform general maintenance throughout the facility.

• Practice good housekeeping standards.

• Maintain cleanliness in the shop and yard per expected standards.

• Assist other departments with various projects when time permits.

• Perform all duties so as to meet the responsibilities listed in the Employee and Corporate HSE Handbooks.

• Perform duties according to the Company’s quality system procedures and work instructions.

 

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, a trade certificate, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in maintenance. They will be a highly organized individual with excellent mechanical aptitude and the ability to work independently. They will have basic welding and electrical knowledge with a valid driver’s license and current drivers abstract. Previous oil and gas industry experience an asset.

 

Please submit your application to David Freese, Facilities Maintenance, Fab and Machining Manager: dfreese@phxtech.com.

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Reliability Engineer

We have an opening for a Reliability Engineer based out of our Houston, TX location. Reporting to the Process and Reliability Manager, the Reliability Engineer performs the RCA process and effectively manages the investigation process while ensuring compliance with a structured approach across the Company. This individual’s primary responsibilities are to help identify reliability improvement opportunities, facilitate a continuous improvement process, and provide continual improvement to the Company’s fleet of existing equipment. The incumbent meets the specific accountabilities of this position, in part, through the efforts of the Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance departments.

 

Responsibilities also include:

 

• Investigate the root cause of equipment incidents and document the detailed fact-based findings.

• Conduct regular reliability reviews with all stakeholders.

• Identify technology and process improvement opportunities to improve reliability, reduce costs, and provide mechanisms to prioritize initiatives.

• Prepare and deliver monthly reports to the Process and Reliability Manager detailing the results from the Root Cause Analysis effort.

• Maintain documentation of all investigations performed and digitally file in a manner that facilitates analysis of results to recognize trends regarding the performance of downhole drilling motors.

• Work with the Process and Reliability Manager, the Engineering department, and the Operations department to develop verification test processes for Company equipment.

• Occasionally assist with verification of directional drilling equipment as it is prepared for field installations.

• Work within the Company’s health and safety program within the RCA process and the manufacturing department to minimize unsafe acts and conditions and to prevent workplace accidents and incidents.

• Assist other departments with various projects when time permits.

• Perform all duties so as to meet the responsibilities listed in the Employee and Corporate HSE Handbooks.

• Perform duties according to the Company’s quality system procedures and work instructions.

 

The successful candidate will have an Engineering or technical degree with relatable work experience, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a proven track record of creative problem solving and technical innovation. They will be proficient in Microsoft Office platforms and have outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and delegate responsibilities to efficiently complete projects. Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification and a background of continuous improvement are assets.

 

Please submit your application to Christopher Mills, Process & Reliability Manager: CMills@phxtech.com.

 

Data Engineer

We have an opening for a 4-month contract Data Engineer position based out of our Houston, TX location. Reporting to the Digitization Manager, the Data Engineer will work with the data team to modernize our data infrastructure. Specifically, they will build and optimize pipelines in Microsoft Fabric, ensuring efficient data processing and management. The ideal candidate will have expertise in handling large-scale data systems and optimizing workflows.

 

Responsibilities also include:

 

• Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines using modern tools and frameworks.

• Implement data transformation processes to ensure efficient storage and retrieval.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and optimize data architecture.

• Utilize T-SQL and PySpark to process and analyze large datasets.

• Manage and monitor data workflows, ensuring high performance and reliability.

• Integrate and maintain ETL processes to streamline data operations.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data systems and workflows.

• Ensure data security and compliance with industry standards.

• Document processes and provide technical support to stakeholders.

• Assist with other duties as assigned.

• Perform all duties to meet the responsibilities listed in the Employee and Corporate HSE Handbooks.

• Perform duties according to the Company’s quality system procedures and work instructions.

 

The successful candidate will have a strong data architecture background with mastery of medallion/lakehouse, data warehouse, data fabric, and MDM frameworks. They will be an expert in PySpark, T-SQL, scalable ETL/ELT, and distributed processing for high-volume structured and semi-structured data, with the proven capability in solution design, optimization, performance tuning, and building reusable data engineering frameworks. They will require previous hands-on experience implementing Azure Dev ops, governance, security, lineage, and modeling standards across enterprise platforms, and proven capability in solution design, optimization, performance tuning, and building reusable data engineering frameworks. Excellent verbal and written communication, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team is a prerequisite for this role.

 

 

Please submit your application to Stephanie Farrar, Digitization Manager: smertz@phxtech.com.

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USA Quality Manager

We have an opening for a US Quality Manager based out of Houston, TX. The US Quality Manager is a senior role responsible for implementing, maintaining, and continually improving the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with API Specification Q2 and applicable customer/regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Global QHSE Manager & Compliance Officer, the Quality Manager directs quality governance across service delivery, with a strong focus on Service Quality Plans (SQPs), risk-based thinking, management of change, supplier quality, corrective & preventive actions, and a robust audit program. Working knowledge of DS-1 is required to ensure inspection, traceability, and integrity controls for drilling tools and components.

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Responsibilities also include:

 

• Own the day-to-day leadership of the QMS aligned to API Spec Q2, ensuring requirements are translated into practical, repeatable processes across business operations.

• Maintain QMS documentation and record controls (manuals, procedures, work instructions, forms, registers), ensuring document integrity, accessibility, and compliance.

• Ensure QMS processes support service delivery realities (field operations, equipment maintenance cycles, reliability, mobilization/demobilization, and customer-specific requirements).

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Service Quality Plans for directional drilling services, aligned with API Q2 and customer requirements.

• Ensure SQPs define quality-critical activities, responsibilities, controls, acceptance criteria, hold points, verification steps, and required records.

• Coordinate SQP readiness for job start-up, including risk reviews, contingency planning, and required competency verification.

• Ensure inspection, maintenance, and verification processes align with DS-1 requirements where applicable (e.g., inspection criteria, acceptance/rejection, documentation, traceability).

• Partner with Operations, Reliability, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure inspection planning, vendor capability, calibration, and control of inspection records.

• Own and continuously improve the Management of Change process for quality-related changes impacting service delivery, equipment, suppliers, procedures, inspection methods, and customer requirements.

• Ensure quality and operational changes are risk-assessed using appropriate methods (e.g., job risk reviews, process FMEAs), authorized, communicated, trained, and verified for effectiveness post-implementation, with risks identified early, controls implemented, and residual risks documented, understood, and reviewed.

• Support contingency planning and lessons learned deployment across regions/bases.

• Lead the nonconformance system for service, product/tooling, process, and supplier issues.

• Drive strong problem-solving discipline using recognized methodologies.

• Ensure corrective actions are effective, verified, implemented on time, and translated into systemic learning.

• Develop and execute an internal audit program aligned to API Q2 and business needs; plan audits across operations, bases, and critical suppliers.

• Lead external audit readiness and serve as the primary interface with auditors and customers as needed; track audit findings, CPAs, and compliance commitments, and report status and risk.

• Define and implement supplier quality expectations for critical services (e.g., inspection vendors, machining, repair, coating, NDT), conduct supplier assessments and performance reviews, and drive improvements and risk controls for outsourced processes.

• Define quality competency requirements supporting API Q2 expectations.

• Ensure training programs, records, and competency verification are effective and audit-ready.

• Promote a strong quality culture: “right first time,” stop-work/stop-job authority for quality-critical issues, and consistent field execution.

• Lead customer quality engagement, overseeing complaint management and response closure while driving customer quality reviews and performance discussions through clear, data-driven insights.

• Monitor and report quality KPIs (service quality, rework, tool failures, NCRs, audit results, SQP compliance), identifying trends and improvement opportunities.

• Collaborate with HSE to align investigation and learning processes (e.g., incident investigation rigor, risk assessments, contractor controls) and support an integrated QHSE approach.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 8+ years of quality experience in oilfield services or a closely related industrial service environment, including leadership-level responsibility

• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining a QMS aligned to API Spec Q2 in a service delivery setting

• Strong experience developing and executing Service Quality Plans (SQPs)

• Working knowledge and practical application of DS-1 requirements and inspection governance

• Proven ability leading change management / MOC across operations

• Strong audit capability (internal audits and supporting external/customer audits)

• Excellent communication, coaching, and cross-functional leadership skills

• HSE background or strong working experience partnering with HSE teams

• Certifications (ASQ CQE/CQA, ISO Lead Auditor, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent) an asset

• Experience with QMS software platforms and data-driven performance management

 

Please submit your application to Doug Webb – Global Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Manager & Compliance Officer: dwebb@phxtech.com

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Technical Marketing Representative

The Technical Marketing Representative is accountable for selling directional drilling services to the domestic oil and gas industry for the purpose of maximizing the Company’s market share and profitability. The incumbent meets the accountabilities of this position, in part, by working closely with department Engineers and Planners.

 

Specific Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

 

• Participate as a member of the domestic Sales team to meet the goals of the annual sales/marketing plan.

• Maintain an ongoing awareness of marketplace developments to identify prospects for future sales and provide relevant information during the Sales department’s group discussions and determinations.

• Participate in the development of our client directory and systematically work with assigned contacts to generate sales through existing and potential clients.

• Ensure all technical information being sent to clients, such as planning and end-of-well reports, are accurate and complete.  

• Strive to continuously increase customer satisfaction and identify opportunities to improve service quality by searching out and acting upon customer needs or concerns, discussing solutions as required.

• Monitor and keep department members advised of competitor sales strategies.     

• Communicate effectively with our Operations department to encourage a coordinated effort in achieving timely delivery of quality products and services.

• Monitor and manage expenditures, based on the department’s standard practices.

• Represent the Company at trade shows, industry functions, conferences, and other events. 

• Carry out all responsibilities in accordance with relevant ISO Quality and Health and Safety policies, procedures and work instructions.

• Provide input and suggestions to the Marketing department concerning the purchase and use of promotional items and the development of manuals, brochures, web pages, etc.

• Assist other departments with various projects when time permits.

• Perform all duties so as to meet the responsibilities listed in the Employee and Corporate HSE Handbooks.

• Perform duties according to the Company’s quality system procedures and work instructions.

 

This candidate will have a minimum of 5 years Oil & Gas in the NER, preferably in directional drilling. They will require strong verbal and written communication skills & a familiarity with conventional computer software programs.

 

Please submit your application to David Raines, Vise President US Sales & Marketing draines@phxtech.com

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MWD Operator

We are seeking motivated, dynamic, and team-oriented individuals to fill the role of Measurement While Drilling (MWD) Operator. All applicants must have strong communication, organization and problem solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to work in a rig environment. The MWD Operator is accountable for providing real-time survey data for carrying out directional and horizontal drilling operations.  They must exercise judgment to determine the appropriate action at the well site by relying upon hands-on and classroom-based training of standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques. 

 

Responsibilities also include:  

 

• Prepare tools for the field. This includes a full function test in the shop of the downhole and surface gear, an inventory of kit tools, and proper packing and securing of kit tools for travel.

• Set up primary string, back-up string, rig equipment, and surface gear once tools arrive on location.

• Install MWD/LWD system into drill string, set tool face offset or orienting sub, surface test tools, and survey while running in the hole. This also includes recording downhole measurements related to drilling with tools, sliding, rotating, calculating battery usage and surveying at the end of a kelly, filling out run reports and survey sheets, and troubleshooting the tool in the hole.

• Complete rig out and prepare tools for shipping to operations, including the cleaning and packing of tools into kit boxes, preparing necessary run reports and end of well reports, and forwarding any reports to the Directional Driller for job folder.

• Participate in the servicing of tools in the shop by informing the shop staff of any concerns or problems, turning in run reports, and entering information into the MWD databases.

• Attend, complete, and successfully pass all training courses as required.

• Interact with customers and other Phoenix personnel in a positive, problem-solving manner.

• Carry out duties according to established Phoenix health and safety program, including those relating to Company rules, hazard reporting, use and care of tools, safe work practices, use of P.P.E. and accident reporting.  When on site follows the health and safety program of the owner or prime contractor.

 

The successful candidates must have a valid driver’s license. Completion of a technical program is preferred, or military veterans with honorable discharge.

 

Classroom and in-field training will be provided to successful candidates without previous rig experience.

 

You must be eligible to work in USA to apply.

 

Please submit your application to Andres Alcala, MWD Manager: AAlcala@phxtech.com

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Directional Drillers

We are seeking experienced, motivated, dynamic, team-oriented Directional Drillers for work across the USA. Directional Drillers are accountable for providing the customer with the tools, equipment and expertise required to meet the directional and horizontal drilling objectives.

 

Responsibilities also include:

 

• Complete all pre-job equipment checks and communications requirements.

• Perform field location preparation work including equipment checks, document completion and communications with rig personnel and MWD Operators.

• Set up, direct, monitor, and trouble-shoot directional or horizontal drilling operations and related activities.

• Perform completions work including removal, packing and shipping of tools, communications with rig personnel and operations office, and post-job clean up.

• Deal with customer personnel and other Phoenix personnel in a positive problem-solving manner.

• Carry out duties according to established Phoenix health and safety program, including those relating to Company rules, hazard reporting, use and care of tools, safe work practices, use of PPE, and accident reporting. When on site follows the health and safety program of the owner or prime contractor.

• Complete required field paperwork.

• Keep Phoenix office informed of progress of well.

• Conform to Phoenix Drug & Alcohol Policy.

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The successful candidates must have a valid driver’s license and valid certificates in H2S Alive where applicable. Previous rig experience as a Directional Driller and/or a minimum of 3 years of experience as an MWD Operator is a requirement.

 

Please submit your application to: nparker@phxtech.com

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