At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a team while managing refurbishment projects in a dynamic shop environment.
- Company: Premier provider of oil and gas production equipment with a focus on quality and safety.
- Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and competitive pay.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with steady hours.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading a tight-knit crew and driving company growth.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of mechanical experience and proven leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
This is a hands-on leadership role for a shop technician who is ready to run the floor, not just work it. As Shop Lead, you bridge daily shop operations and upper management, keeping refurbishment projects on schedule, mentoring junior technicians, and making sure every unit leaves the yard meeting strict quality standards. The seat is primarily shop-based with occasional field support.
Our client is a premier provider of upstream oil and gas production equipment. They buy, sell, lease, and fully refurbish critical surface equipment, including separators, gas processing units, and dehydration systems. Their Darlington facility is growing, and they need a hands-on leader to drive quality, safety, and efficiency across refurbishment operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate daily shop tasks, assign work orders, and manage workflow so refurbishment projects finish on schedule.
- Lead complex mechanical rebuilds, assembly, fabrication, and testing of production equipment such as separators, GPUs, treaters, and dehydration units.
- Coach, train, and mentor junior shop technicians to build their technical skills and safety awareness.
- Inspect incoming equipment assets and perform final quality assurance checks on refurbished units before they ship.
- Enforce a strong safety culture and keep the shop clean, organized, and compliant with OSHA and company standards.
- Provide occasional on-site technical support or leadership during field installations and specialized maintenance projects.
REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of hands-on mechanical experience with upstream oilfield production and processing equipment.
- Proven ability to lead a small team, delegate effectively, and keep shop morale high.
- Strong knowledge of oilfield vessel mechanics, piping, valves, instrumentation, and standard refurbishment and fabrication processes.
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced industrial shop environment, handle varying shop and outdoor conditions, and lift heavy equipment components.
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass a standard background check.
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Steady, full-time hours with competitive pay.
- A tight-knit crew where your leadership has a direct impact on the company's growth.
Shop Lead/Senior Shop Tech III in Darlington employer: Dudley Staffing
Join a dynamic team in Darlington, PA, where your leadership as a Shop Lead/Senior Shop Technician III will directly influence the quality and efficiency of our refurbishment operations. We offer comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and a supportive work culture that values mentorship and professional growth, ensuring you thrive in a fast-paced environment while making a meaningful impact on the oil and gas industry.
