Maintenance and Repair Technician - Oil & Gas

Position Overview

Looking for a hands-on mechanical position with overtime potential and strong long-term career growth? Join our team in Katy as a Maintenance and Repair Technician! Paying $19.00/hour depending on experience, this role offers direct exposure to oil & gas equipment service, local delivery ride-alongs, and a clear path toward permanent hire with company vehicle privileges upon conversion.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Possible overtime)

What You'll Do

• Perform high-quality mechanical repairs and maintenance on industrial pumps, pipes, and specialized oilfield equipment in a shop environment.
• Manage, move, and organize small-to-large inventory items across the shop floor and staging yards.
• Ride along on local delivery runs to assist with unloading pumps and pipes at customer well sites (no installation required; unloading/drop-off only).
• Prioritize daily maintenance tasks and communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and clients with minimal supervision.

What We're Looking For

• Must possess a valid, unexpired driver's license (required for ride-alongs and future company vehicle operation upon permanent conversion).
• Prior experience performing maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery, pumps, or piping systems in oil & gas or industrial sectors.
• Ability to continuously perform manual labor, lift heavy objects up to 100 lbs, stand/walk for extended periods, navigate rough well-site terrain, and safely climb ladders.
• Must supply your own steel-toe work boots suitable for 8-12 hour shifts.
• Willingness to work daily overtime and respond to potential early morning, late evening, or on-call requests as skills develop.

Work Environment: This is a 100% onsite role combining active shop repair work with field site delivery trips. Work involves heavy mechanical labor, climbing, outdoor terrain negotiation, and continuous physical activity.

Employment Note: This is a temporary/contract engagement focused on immediate operational support; standard corporate health benefits and paid time off are not provided during the initial contract duration.

RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years, RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are the candidate we are interested in speaking with, we would like to hear from you.