Compressor Mechanic

Danos; Louisiana; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos seeks an experienced Compressor / Oilfield Mechanic to support oilfield operations in the Delhi, LA area. The role focuses on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on compressors, pumps, and related mechanical equipment used in oil and gas operations.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and assist with installations and startups while following all site safety procedures to ensure reliable, safe operations.

Qualifications

• Oilfield mechanical maintenance experience required.
• Experience with compressors required.
• Experience with centrifugal pumps, bearings, alignments, and seals preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and mechanical maintenance equipment safely.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a field maintenance team.
• Must be able to meet all required safety and onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on compressors and other oilfield equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment and components.
• Maintain and repair centrifugal pumps, bearings, mechanical seals, and related equipment.
• Perform equipment and shaft alignments.
• Inspect equipment to identify mechanical issues, wear, or potential failures.
• Replace or repair bearings, seals, pumps, and other mechanical components.
• Assist with equipment installation, changeouts, and startup as needed.
• Complete routine maintenance and repairs safely and efficiently.
• Follow all company and site safety procedures.

Skills

Oilfield maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Bearings

Pumps

Shaft alignment

Mechanical seals

Safety procedures

Hand tools

Independence

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Compressor / Oilfield Mechanic to support oilfield operations in the Delhi, LA area. This position will be responsible for performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on compressors, pumps, and other mechanical equipment used in oil and gas operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on compressors and other oilfield equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment and components.
• Maintain and repair centrifugal pumps, bearings, mechanical seals, and related equipment.
• Perform equipment and shaft alignments.
• Inspect equipment to identify mechanical issues, wear, or potential failures.
• Replace or repair bearings, seals, pumps, and other mechanical components.
• Assist with equipment installation, changeouts, and startup as needed.
• Complete routine maintenance and repairs safely and efficiently.
• Follow all company and site safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous oilfield mechanical, compressor mechanic, industrial mechanic, or similar hands‑on maintenance experience required
• Experience working with compressors required.
• Experience with centrifugal pumps, bearings, alignments, and mechanical seals strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and mechanical maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a field maintenance team.
• Must be able to meet all required safety and onboarding requirements.