Field Technician, Carlsbad Midstream
About The Position
The Field Technician is responsible for operational, mechanical, and instrument/electrical functions, including inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing equipment to support safe and reliable operations. The work includes directing field crews, maintaining pipelines in compliance with contracts and regulations, coordinating with on-site contractors, and ensuring cost-effective and safe operations. The position may also include environmental or safety activities. The role operates and maintains liquid handling and dehydration systems, gas compression equipment, pipelines, mechanical and electrical equipment, instrumentation, and pipeline control systems. It requires maintaining records in accordance with pipeline regulations and working a Monday–Friday schedule with an on-call schedule. The position requires successful completion of an online assessment.
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Five or more years of oil and gas operations experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Able and willing, with or without reasonable accommodation, to lift at least 50 pounds and occasionally exert a pulling force of 130 pounds.
- Able and willing to stoop, squat, kneel, and crouch regularly for durations of up to 30 minutes.
- Able and willing to work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Able and willing to work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines, inside booster conditions, and outdoors in inclement weather, heat, and humidity.
- Able and willing to work in a loud environment, periodically pull or push doors to move around the gas plant, and occasionally climb A-frame ladders.
- Complete the required online assessment within seven days of application or before the posting expiration date, whichever is earlier.
- For regular U.S. positions, meet the stated citizenship or immigration-status eligibility requirements; individuals with the specified temporary visas or who require work authorization sponsorship are not eligible.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a technical school program.
- Experience in pipeline maintenance or operation and natural gas compression.
- Ability to read manufacturer specifications or blueprints to assemble or disassemble complex systems.
- Experience repairing and installing instrumentation and electrical equipment.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine inspections of equipment and facilities, including equipment health, security, and AVO (Audio, Visual, Olfactory), and operate liquid handling and dehydration systems.
- Conduct pipeline pigging and hydrate management.
- Start up, shut down, and operate gas compression equipment.
- Provide technical support for installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and rotating equipment.
- Perform planned maintenance checks and calibrations and submit appropriate reports in a timely manner.
- Read and understand P&IDs.
- Maintain pipeline rights-of-way, including markers, signs, vegetation, and exposures.
- Maintain records in accordance with pipeline regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and repair mechanical equipment, including block valves, control valves, air compressors, and manual valve actuators.
- Maintain and repair fixed equipment, including filters, strainers, and dehydration systems.
- Conduct routine inspections of transmitters, switches, fire eyes, hazardous gas detection, and level detection equipment.
- Operate PLC and HMI equipment and software, pipeline valves, and actuators.
- Maintain and repair motor control equipment.
- Direct field crews, coordinate with on-site contractors, and support safe, cost-effective operations.
Benefits
- Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program bonus.
- 8% 401(k) company match.
- Cash Balance Account pension.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees enrolled in a high-deductible health plan.
- Well-being programs and incentives, including an Employee Assistance Plan and well-being reimbursement.
- Backup family care services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
