SWD Pump Mechanic

Devon Energy•Artesia, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest. We are seeking an experienced Salt Water Disposal (SWD) Pump Mechanic to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the pumps and rotating equipment that keep our produced-water gathering, transfer, and disposal systems running safely and reliably. This role works hands-on across SWD facilities, transfer stations, and treatment sites, ensuring pumping equipment operates within manufacturer and company specifications, minimizes unplanned downtime, and supports uninterrupted water handling and disposal operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
3+ years of hands-on experience repairing centrifugal, positive displacement, and/or reciprocating (H-) pumps, ideally in oil & gas, water disposal, or industrial rotating equipment service
Working knowledge of oilfield produced water/SWD operations
Basic proficiency with hand tools, precision alignment tools, and diagnostic equipment
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently in the field
Hands-on experience with H-Pumps (horizontal centrifugal pumps): experience servicing horizontal centrifugal pumps commonly used in SWD injection, including bearing frame, mechanical seal maintenance and laser alignment
Hands-on experience with Positive Displacement (PD) Pumps: experience with plunger, piston, progressive cavity, rotary lobe, gear, diaphragm, or metering-style PD pumps, including relief valve setup, packing/seal service, and troubleshooting pressure and flow issues
Hands-on experience with Centrifugal Pumps: experience with ANSI, API, vertical turbine, including mechanical seal replacement, impeller service, bearing/coupling alignment, and vibration troubleshooting

Nice To Haves

Millwright work, or industrial maintenance preferred
Vibration analysis a plus
Additional equipment familiarity with VFDs and pump control/SCADA systems
Additional equipment familiarity with Filtration and tank equipment associated with SWD facilities

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, rebuild, and maintain centrifugal, positive displacement (PD), and reciprocating/H-pumps used in SWD injection, transfer, and treatment service
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, including seal and packing replacement, bearing and coupling changes, impeller and valve repair, and precision alignment
Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues on pumps, motors, VFDs, and associated skid equipment
Read and interpret pump curves, schematics, P&IDs, and manufacturer manuals to guide repairs and setup
Monitor pump performance (pressure, flow rate, vibration, temperature) and proactively flag equipment nearing failure
Install, and remove pump skids, piping, and related components as needed
Coordinate with SWD operators and facility personnel on equipment status, downtime, and repair scheduling
Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and parts/inventory documentation
Respond to after-hours and on-call service calls to minimize disposal system downtime
Ensure all work complies with company HSE policies and manufacturer specifications
Travel between multiple SWD, transfer, and treatment facility locations as required