Crude Mechanic (Garden City, Midland, Big Spring, TX)

ONEOK • Garden City, TX

3d • $74,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Crude Mechanic supports maintenance at compressor stations and in the field, performing mechanical work on fixed and rotating equipment at various locations. The position services, troubleshoots, maintains, installs, and repairs structural, mechanical, electrical, and/or well equipment, and conducts performance analyses that may include emissions testing. The role may include Department of Transportation (DOT)-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response. Employees must remain alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions where impaired performance or failure to follow safety precautions could cause serious injury or property damage. Candidates should be based in Garden City, Texas, or willing to relocate within 40 miles. Travel to other locations is required; depending on assigned tasks, a company vehicle may be provided and may require an applicable driver's license.

The position involves inside and outside work environments, including well-lighted, climate-controlled areas and occasional exposure to outdoor weather, wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, gases, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, vibration, loud noises, and unprotected heights. It is classified as Medium Work, requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly. The job description lists frequent standing and walking; constant balancing, crawling, reaching, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, feeling, near and far vision, depth perception, color vision, repetitive motion, and computer-monitor use; and occasional sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, tasting/smelling, and exposure to several listed environmental conditions.

ONEOK describes itself as a Fortune 500 midstream service provider with more than 100 years in business and emphasizes safety, sustainable operations, environmental responsibility, and employee focus. The listed salary range is $74,000 to $110,000. The company offers comprehensive health benefits, a 6% 401(k) match plus four additional company contributions through profit sharing, $100,000 in life insurance, annual bonuses for all employees, and a minimum of three weeks of paid time off that recognizes industry experience.

Requirements

• Experience using and operating hand and power tools and equipment applicable to the position.
• Experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing equipment.
• Experience related to company and/or governmental operating and safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of ordering and/or securing parts and supplies.
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting work and repair orders, drawings, charts, diagrams, dials, gauges, warranties, quotations, procedures, and equipment manuals.
• Ability to apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and percentages.
• Ability to communicate and/or exchange information and instructions.
• Ability to react immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others.
• Ability to work in confined areas.
• Ability to perform precise tuning and timing work.
• Ability to use fine motor skills for minute adjustments.
• Candidates should be based in Garden City, Texas, or willing to relocate within 40 miles.
• Travel to other locations is required.
• An applicable driver's license may be required if assigned a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience as a crude mechanic working on pumps, drivers, electrical motors, rotating equipment, LACT units, pipelines, meters, relief valves, and actuators.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical work on fixed and rotating equipment at various locations, including internal combustion, diesel, and natural-gas-powered engines; electrical drivers; compressors; pumps; generators; turbines; valves; electrical equipment; and well equipment.
• Service, troubleshoot, maintain, install, and repair structural, mechanical, electrical, and/or well equipment.
• Conduct performance analyses, including emissions testing.
• Order and/or secure parts and supplies.
• Maintain, prepare, and/or interpret reports and records, including work logs, service orders, inspection reports, equipment maintenance and repair records, pressure readings, material and supply orders, and engine and compressor oil analysis reports.
• Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles.
• Perform duties that may include DOT-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response.
• Respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions and follow safety precautions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• 6% 401(k) match plus four additional company contributions through profit sharing.
• $100,000 in life insurance.
• Annual bonuses for all employees.
• Minimum of three weeks of paid time off, recognizing industry experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed