Looks like I'm going to frac tech........

I have seen there equipment out here in N.D. a while back, Remember there are no dumb questions on a frac crew stay very alert at all times and have an escape route in mind.
good luck in your new adventure.

 

One thing I will say that I've noticed, they do not have trucks that are very well equipped for the geography of Western PA. They must have brought their day cabs up from TX and they can not pull a hill to save their lives, I have literally got stuck behind them doing 10mph on some of the smaller grades here in Washington. It's almost like they have the little Mack motors in them, only making 350HP.

In my opinion, a truck in this area of the country needs to be set up to run in it accordingly. I drive a 379 Pete tri-axle, with a 475 Cat and 18 speed transmission, it makes it nice to have some options when pulling these hills around here.

 

Correct on the 350HP...but they've got 13-speeds....( & you have to drive 100 miles to FIND on hill in Texas ). East coast does need HP & gears..( brought back 2 pumps for SLB to TX from PA, & man was it slow, both up & down hill. If you know how to run a 13-speed, you'll be fine. If you don't & you're any kind of driver, the power band in those Mack's is around 1200 - 1700RPM's..and you'll quickly figure it out. Plus.......IT PAYS BY THE HOUR. I also know the FracPumps they have are about 6-7K heavier than Schlumbergers. We weighed 'em. 97K vs: 104K

Enjoy

 

A few words of advice.

Stay out of the Red zone!

Stay away from the wellhead!

Never hammer pressurized iron.

If you are going to open or close a valve, know exactly what you are doing. If you are unsure ask somebody.

I'm sure you'll hear this over and over

Fracing can be a lot of fun and the pay isn't bad either. Just keep your head on a swivel and follow safety procedures.

I don't work for Fractech, but I've been fracing for a little over a year. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

 

Frac hand had good advice. I would also add don't be too sensitive. Guys get bored out there and the radio can get pretty harsh sometimes. Also learn to swing a hammer properly it will make your life easier. And any time they have a pump opened up and you have a chance to work on it do it.