Compressor Mechanic (Carlsbad, NM)

ExxonMobilCarlsbad, NM
Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting on compression packages and other rotating and fixed equipment. The position requires ensuring operations sites are maintained safely, performing engine oil and compression oil analysis, and keeping detailed records. The mechanic will work in proximity to electrical circuits and machinery in various outdoor weather conditions, often in the field.

Requirements

  • General operational mechanical and maintenance knowledge of natural gas engines, gas sales (screw) compressors, gathering compressor stations, Vapor recovery screw compression, rotary screw, reciprocating Air Compressors and air dryers.
  • Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
  • Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced compression and midstream leadership.
  • Must be able to work shifts.
  • Must be able to be on call.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures.
  • Must be able to communicate and be a team player, and work with other personnel, departments, and outside officials.
  • Basic Computer skills needed for planning, scheduling, record keeping, regulations, engine analysis, and troubleshooting.
  • Basic knowledge of compressor stations, process flow, and components purpose within all stations.
  • Must be knowledgeable of hazards and safety details within the stations and field.

Nice To Haves

  • 2 years of formal or industry experience in oil/gas field is preferred, along with Ariel, CAT, and Cummins training.
  • Natural gas compression experience, Caterpillar engines 3500 and 3600 series A3 & A4.
  • Ariel compression experience.
  • Rotary Screw compressor experience.
  • Tri-Plex pump experience, horizontal multi stage pump experience, centrifugal pump experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform repairs, maintenance and troubleshooting on compression packages.
  • Maintain and repair a variety of pumps, compressors, motors, engines, turbines, generator, and other rotating and fixed equipment of all sizes, generally in the field.
  • Coordinate and perform mechanical maintenance and repairs of equipment as needed.
  • Ensure operations sites are being maintained in a safe manner.
  • Perform engine oil and compression oil analysis.
  • Keep detailed and accurate records.
  • Other operations duties as assigned.
  • Work in the proximity of various electrical circuits and machinery in various outside weather conditions.

Benefits

  • Pension Plan
  • Savings Plan with Company match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
  • Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
  • Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job.
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