Compressor Mechanic

Danos, LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos, LLC in Midland, TX is seeking a highly capable Compressor/Pump Mechanic to maintain and repair rotating equipment in oil and gas facilities. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support startups and shutdowns in a field environment.

The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong communication to document work and coordinate with operations. Proficiency in MS Office and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of compressor/pump mechanic experience.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills to describe field conditions and remediation steps.

Responsibilities

• Estimate workload to set completion dates.
• Assist mechanical engineers in planning and testing components and machinery.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• Review job packs and safety issues.
• Execute work as planned and record technical history.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain compressors, pumps, engines, gearboxes and related equipment.
• Perform precision alignments and lubrication checks.
• Coordinate with operations to minimize downtime.
• Read P&IDs and mechanical drawings.
• Follow safety procedures including LOTO and hot work.
• Respond to emergencies and after-hours calls.

Skills

Compressor/Pump experience

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Responsible for the inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of compressors, pumps, engines, and related rotating equipment used in oil and gas production and processing facilities. This role ensures equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably while minimizing downtime. The mechanic performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses mechanical failures, replaces worn components, and supports equipment startups and shutdowns in a field environment.

Responsibilities

• Estimates work load to establish completion dates.
• Assists mechanical engineers in the planning and testing of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery, such as engines, instruments, controls, robots, machines, etc.
• Helps prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• Actively participate in the use of all on the job safety tools
• Review job packs
• Identify any safety issues associated with job end ensure removal/mitigation prior to working
• Execute work as planned
• Record technical history as required by workgroup. (Global Reliability Tool (GRT), data sheet, etc.)
• Provide feedback on job pack improvements to Execution FLS
• Request permits and notify Supervisor if permit cannot be issued within 30 minutes of requested time
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain compressors.
• Diagnose and repair centrifugal, positive displacement, and transfer pumps.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on compressors, pumps, engines, gearboxes, couplings, and related equipment.
• Replace bearings, seals, packing, valves, pistons, rods, cylinders, belts, and other mechanical components.
• Perform precision alignments using laser or dial indicator methods.
• Conduct vibration, temperature, and performance inspections to identify equipment issues.
• Troubleshoot lubrication, cooling, fuel, and air systems.
• Perform engine maintenance including tune-ups, timing adjustments, and component replacement.
• Assist with compressor package installations, startups, shutdowns, and commissioning activities.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and inspection reports.
• Coordinate with operations personnel to schedule repairs and minimize production downtime.
• Follow all company safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and safe lifting practices.
• Respond to emergency equipment failures and after-hours callouts as required.

Qualifications

• 2+ yrs. of Compressor/Pump Mechanic experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs

• Strong communication skills; ability to clearly and concisely describe conditions in the field and recommend remediation steps

• Must meet conditional job offer requirements.