Rotating Equipment Capital Maintenance Project Manager

Job Summary:

WES seeks a qualified individual to join the Western Midstream to lead and manage the planning, execution, and delivery of capital maintenance projects for critical rotating equipment within oil and gas facilities, including upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. This role requires a deep understanding of rotating equipment, strong project management capabilities, and adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in rotating equipment used in the oil and gas industry, such as engines, compressors, motors, pumps, and blowers, as well as a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget in highly regulated environments. This role will be filled in Gillette, WY.

 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in oil and gas facilities with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, and hazardous materials.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and vendor facilities as needed.

 

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in rotating equipment maintenance, reliability, or project management in the oil and gas industry.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale capital maintenance projects for rotating equipment in upstream, midstream, or downstream operations.

Technical Skills:

• Strong technical expertise in rotating equipment such as compressors and pumps, including troubleshooting, failure analysis, and repair strategies.
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards (API, ASME, ANSI, etc.).
• Proficiency with maintenance management systems (e.g., SAP) and project management tools (e.g., MS Project).

Core Competencies:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities, particularly in high-pressure situations.
• Must be able to work effectively with both engineers and operations personnel.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment with strong analytical and time management skills.
• Strong initiative to work efficiently with accurate results.
• Proficiency with standard office software such as Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.

 

Responsibilities:

 

With WES

• Exhibit WES’s core values of Servant Leadership, Empowerment, Customer Focus, Belief in Each Other, Integrity, and Positive Work Environment.
• Update stakeholders through timely progress reports or notifications of achieving significant project milestones Collaborate with different teams within WES: HSE, Engineering and Construction, Field Operations, Measurement, Automation, Supply Chain Management, Asset Integrity and Remote Operations Center (ROC).

Project Management:

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for the repair, refurbishment, or replacement