Mechanic Helper

ChampionX • Odessa, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic Helper assists shop employees with washing, tearing down, cleaning, disassembling, and reassembling units, as well as performing minor welding and painting. The role is based in Odessa, Texas, and is safety-sensitive. Work is primarily performed on the production floor and may include visits to customer field locations. The employee must follow safety policies and procedures and contribute to the department’s continuous-improvement culture. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Up to one year of experience in an appropriate technical field.
• Welding experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good math skills, including the ability to use measurements and standard tools and formulas to calculate data.
• Good analytical and critical-thinking skills, including problem identification, information analysis, and solution development.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing throughout the workday; regularly lifting and carrying 20 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds; and bending, stooping, crawling, lying down, twisting, and pushing.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• May be subject to employer or customer drug testing because the role is safety-sensitive.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or extended hours as business needs arise.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or technical degree from an accredited program in a related field.
• Oil and gas industry experience.
• Good mechanical skills, including mechanical field maintenance work to support the availability and reliability of artificial lift equipment.
• Reliability and dependability, including following instructions, taking responsibility, keeping commitments, completing tasks on time, and working long hours when necessary to reach goals.
• Teamwork and relationship skills, including willingness to cooperate and support initiatives that help the team grow.

Responsibilities

• Wash incoming units from the field to prepare them for inspection.
• Tear down and internally clean vessels.
• Tear down units and disassemble pumps for inspection.
• Perform minor welds on bracing for piping and similar components.
• Paint units.
• Reassemble units and prepare them for testing.
• Know and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the department’s continuous-improvement culture.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage and a company-matching 401(k).
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Support for inclusion and engagement of diverse people, perspectives, and ideas.

What This Job Offers

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