Field Mechanic III

Job Summary

This position is in the West Texas Region as a member of the Field Maintenance Team in Mentone, TX.

 

Responsibilities
• Adhere to and enforce all applicable company, state and federal safety and environmental rules and regulations. 

• Maintain gas plant and field equipment including gas engines, compressors, pumps, motors, pneumatic tools and production machines, compressors, dryers, coolers, generators, gas regulators, pumps, turbines, etc. 

• Routinely create and/or complete electronic work orders utilizing the maintenance computer software tool. 

• Read and understand maintenance/operations manuals for equipment specifications parts and procedures to make proper and timely repairs.
• Overhaul natural gas compressors and engines.
• Organize and maintain equipment records with preventative and predictive maintenance programs. • Monitor, maintain and operate safety and fire protection systems.• Troubleshoot and repair natural gas equipment, electronic panels and air/fuel ratio controllers.• Work irregular hours around heavy equipment and in variable environmental conditions.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Respond to call out requests as needed for maintenance, relief and emergency situations.
 

Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following minimum qualifications: 

• Two - Five (2-5) years of experience in oil and gas production facilities is required. 

• Knowledge in maintenance and operation of gas engines and compressors. 

• Knowledge working with gas plant processing equipment, aerial coolers and various pumps.
• Experience in the use of computers and a basic knowledge of Word and Excel is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative team environment.

 

Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. 

 

Certifications/Licenses
Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle.

 

Travel Requirements
The percentage of travel required for this position is 0 – 10%.

 

Work Schedule
This position will be a 14/14 rotating shift schedule, and the candidate may be required to work overtime, weekends, on-call, and holidays.

WES reserves the right to change the schedule if it is required by business/operations.