NEX Shop Mechanic Midland, TX
About The Position
This Shop Mechanic position supports NexTier operations out of Midland, Texas. The role performs essential functions across Entry-Level to Mechanic Level 3 positions, including equipment checks, diagnostics, complex repairs, and maintenance planning. It ensures equipment is safe and reliable by overseeing maintenance, verifying repairs, and maintaining compliance with applicable DOT regulations. The mechanic also mentors lower-level employees, supports HSE meetings and training, and communicates with regional teams, operations, and district managers. The position requires technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to safety and service quality.
Requirements
- 1–10 years of experience in a related role.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Expertise identifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting engines, electrical systems, HVAC, suspension, transmission, brake, diagnostic, communication, hydraulic, and cryogenics systems.
- Knowledge of applicable DOT regulations.
- Ability to supervise and oversee maintenance operations on all equipment.
- Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
- Proficiency facilitating HSE meetings and training sessions.
- Experience creating maintenance orders using SAP Net Weaver or SAP Fiori systems.
- Familiarity with reviewing, recording, and retaining proper maintenance records.
- Ability to coordinate corrective maintenance activities and plan resources effectively.
- Experience inspecting and approving completed repairs before equipment returns to production.
- Strong communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking English effectively.
- Proficiency performing basic mathematical calculations.
- Must understand and speak English well enough to issue, receive, and respond to safety- and operations-related directions.
Responsibilities
- Assist with equipment function checks at the facility.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures involving engine, electrical, HVAC, suspension, transmission, brake, communication, hydraulic, and cryogenics systems.
- Conduct complex equipment repairs and oversee maintenance as needed.
- Ensure compliance with DOT regulations through certification and inspection processes.
- Plan and execute maintenance programs.
- Inspect and approve completed repairs.
- Create and manage maintenance orders in SAP or SAP Fiori systems.
- Mentor and coach entry-level and lower-level mechanics during repairs.
- Coordinate and facilitate HSE meetings and training sessions; immediately report unsafe acts, conditions, or hazards.
- Participate in safety meetings to identify and address risks and hazards.
- Use competency processes to enhance job performance.
- Lead and present during meetings with regional teams, operations, and district managers.
- Perform additional tasks and duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
