Maintenance Tech

Kinder Morgan•Wink, TX

25d

About The Position

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operation of rotating equipment, compressor and pump stations, meter sites, LACT measurement equipment, and associated mechanical systems. The role performs preventive and corrective maintenance, assists with equipment overhauls, maintains valves and measurement equipment, and helps ensure facilities remain safe, compliant, and reliable. The position involves troubleshooting mechanical issues, responding to after-hours callouts, maintaining accurate maintenance records, and working safely in outdoor industrial environments. Successful candidates have experience maintaining mechanical equipment, demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, and can work independently while supporting operational objectives.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Experience analyzing, adjusting, and repairing rotating equipment, meter sites, and associated equipment.
General knowledge of compressor and pump stations, gathering systems, and LACT measurement equipment.
Working knowledge of mechanical rotating equipment.
Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices for flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems.
Ability to follow company policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.
Valid state operating license and a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and hold equipment and tools.
Ability to climb and work at various heights and work standing, sitting, lying down, crouching, or kneeling.
Ability to regularly bend, stoop, move between ground and higher levels, lift up to 50 pounds from ground level, manually transport up to 75 pounds, and apply up to 150 foot-pounds of torque.
Ability to regularly enter and exit vehicles and ride over rough roads.
Subject to Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Subject to overtime and call-outs.
Ability to work mostly outdoors around mechanical, industrial, and electrical equipment; climb around equipment; and work in confined areas such as tanks and spaces between compressors or pumps.
Ability to work in potentially hazardous conditions, including hydrocarbon vapor, adverse weather, and extreme temperatures.
Wear required safety equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform daily and routine maintenance on mechanical equipment.
Assist with compressor and pump overhauls.
Maintain and repair double block and bleed, gate, slab gate, ball, and relief valves.
Keep accurate, up-to-date records of maintenance performed on equipment.
Ensure equipment is in good running order and remains compliant.
Maintain and repair mechanical meters and LACT equipment.
Report equipment that is not in compliance to a Supervisor and/or Superintendent.
Perform general upkeep and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Maintain, adjust, make minor repairs to, and operate equipment.
Help develop a preventive maintenance program to identify potential failures before they occur.
Minimize equipment maintenance costs while maximizing run time and throughput.
Complete documentation and paperwork for maintenance activities.
Report excessive downtime to appropriate personnel.
Respond to after-hours callouts in a timely manner.
Assist in other areas of the business as needed.
Maintain the company vehicle appropriately.
Perform other duties as assigned.