Crude Oil Pipeline Mechanic

MV Purchasing. • Electra, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

MVP Holdings is a privately owned energy logistics company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. The company and its subsidiaries provide midstream services to oil and natural gas producers, petroleum refiners, and other market participants throughout the United States.

The Crude Oil Pipeline Mechanic is a field-based industrial position on the 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 not an automotive, diesel truck, or small engine repair role. The position may suit someone with mechanical experience in oil and gas, refining, industrial plant maintenance, or millwright work who is looking to develop that experience.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain Operator Qualifications, safety, and other required regulatory certifications.
• Commitment to job safety, company policies and practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Mechanical aptitude and dexterity in using tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret alignment sheets, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including arithmetic, fractions, and decimals.
• Proficient written and verbal English communication skills.
• 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, follow-through, organization, time-management, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to critically evaluate complex situations and make decisions.
• 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 perform physical activities requiring extensive walking, climbing, stooping, reaching, crawling, crouching, standing, and kneeling.
• 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

• One or more years of direct oil field experience.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED