Mechanical Technician I

Danos, LLC•Carlsbad, NM

11d

About The Position

The Mechanical Technician I performs planned mechanical maintenance activities to support the safe and reliable operation of equipment and facilities. The role follows established job plans, safety procedures, and permitting requirements while completing assigned maintenance work. The technician documents completed work, identifies field conditions or safety concerns, and provides feedback to improve future maintenance activities.

Requirements

Appropriate mechanical/technical certification, if applicable, or equivalent professional experience.
Mechanical maintenance or related technical experience.
Strong understanding of workplace safety practices and ability to identify and communicate hazards.
Ability to follow job plans, procedures, and permitting requirements.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to clearly describe field conditions and recommend appropriate remediation steps.
Strong teamwork skills and willingness to assist others.
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, changing priorities, and heavy workloads.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to accurately complete required maintenance and technical documentation.
Must meet all job requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and corrective mechanical maintenance on field equipment.
Troubleshoot, inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment as assigned.
Work with centrifugal pumps, gear pumps, LACTs, PDP pumps, vapor recovery units, gas lift compression, and instrument air systems/dryers.
Review job packs and execute maintenance work according to established procedures.
Participate in required safety processes and identify and mitigate hazards before beginning work.
Request and follow required work permits.
Document maintenance activities and equipment history using GRT, data sheets, or other required systems.
Communicate equipment conditions, mechanical issues, and recommended corrective actions to supervision.
Provide feedback regarding job plans and opportunities for maintenance improvements.
Work effectively with operations, maintenance, and other team members.
Adapt to changing priorities, workloads, and field conditions.