Crude Oil Pipeline Mechanic

MV Purchasing, LLC • Electra, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

MVP Holdings is seeking a field-based Crude Oil Pipeline Mechanic for its field operations team in Electra, Texas. The role is responsible for repairs, preventive maintenance, testing, and identifying maintenance issues on crude oil pipelines and gathering systems. It is an industrial mechanical position, not an automotive, diesel truck, or small-engine repair role. It may suit someone with a mechanical background in oil and gas, refining, industrial plant maintenance, or millwright work who wants to build on that experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Mechanical maintenance experience in a pipeline, midstream, refinery, petrochemical, or industrial plant setting.
• Hands-on experience with industrial pumps, valves, and rotating equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Operator Qualifications, safety, and other required certifications.
• Commitment to job safety, company policies and practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret alignment sheets, schematics, and P&IDs, and perform basic mathematical calculations, including fractions and decimals.
• Proficient written and verbal English communication.
• Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including spreadsheet and word-processing applications, and ability to learn other software as needed.
• Self-motivation to start tasks and projects and follow them through to completion.
• Organization, efficient time management, and ability to prioritize tasks and projects.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify errors and inconsistencies in one’s own work.
• Ability to critically evaluate complex situations and make decisions.
• Ability to perform physical activities involving considerable use of the arms, legs, and whole body.
• Ability to walk, climb, stoop, reach, crawl, crouch, stand, and kneel for extended periods.
• Ability to grasp and use hand tools and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to push, pull, and frequently lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures caused by weather and operating conditions.
• Ability to travel frequently to field sites and periodically travel for extended periods.
• Availability to respond to emergencies after work hours, at night, on weekends, and on call as needed.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of direct oil field experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on pipeline mechanical equipment, including centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps, mainline station valves, valve actuators, and pig launchers and receivers.
• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems at pipeline facilities, compressor stations, and other operational assets.
• Conduct routine inspections of pipelines, station piping, tanks, and rotating equipment to identify deficiencies, leaks, excessive wear, and other mechanical issues.
• Assist with maintenance of LACT units, meters, and provers used for crude oil custody transfer.
• Read and work from P&IDs, equipment manuals, and facility drawings.
• Install, replace, align, and test mechanical components, including bearings, seals, couplings, belts, motors, valves, and piping assemblies.
• Complete work orders, maintenance records, and inspection documentation accurately.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED