Compressor Mechanic (Carlsbad, NM)

Exxon Mobil; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

ExxonMobil is looking for a maintenance professional to perform engine and compressor analysis, repairs, and field maintenance across the Permian region. The role emphasizes safety, detailed record-keeping, and hands-on work with pumps, motors, and compressors in an outdoor environment.

Experience in oil and gas field operations, combined with training on Ariel, CAT, and Cummins equipment, is preferred. The position requires working shifts and being on call, with physical capability to handle

Qualifications

• General operational mechanical and maintenance knowledge of natural gas engines and compressors.
• Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from leadership.
• Must be able to work shifts and be on call.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work in extreme temperatures.
• Must communicate well and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Engine oil and compression oil analysis and record-keeping.
• Repair, maintenance and troubleshooting on compression packages.
• Maintain and repair pumps, compressors, motors, engines, turbines, and related equipment.
• Coordinate mechanical maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Work near electrical circuits in outdoor conditions.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Safety consciousness

Team player

On-call availability

Shift work

Basic computer skills

Ariel/CAT/Cummins training

Oil and gas field experience

Tools

Ariel compressor experience

CAT engines

Cummins engines

Job description

For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. And when it comes to developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions, ExxonMobil is truly the leader.

We don't stop at "good enough." We are committed to doing what's right, even if it's difficult or unpopular. We hold ourselves to high standards, challenge what's possible and invest in innovation to meet society's critical needs.

Real change begins with bold questions, drive, and ambition. Here, your talent, determination and contributions shape how far you'll go and the impact you'll make along the way.

Our future success depends on exceptional people. We invest in developing talent through meaningful work, challenging assignments, mentorship, and experiences that help build the next generation of leaders.

Our Culture

We are uniquely ExxonMobil. Integrity, care, excellence, resilience and courage, these core values determine how we work every day. At ExxonMobil, our values aren't just words— they're how we show up, focused on delivering the right answer, the right way, every day.

About the Permian

Straddling West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, the Permian is the most prolific oil and gas basin in America and the engine behind the country’s energy renaissance. Nationally, it provides about 40% of oil and 15% of gas production and plays a critical role in making the U.S. a leading energy exporter.

The merger of ExxonMobil and Pioneer creates an Unconventional business with the largest, high-return development potential in the Permian Basin. The combined company’s more than 1.4 million net acres in the Delaware and Midland basins have an estimated 16 billion barrels of oil equivalent resource. In 2023, we produced, on average 612,000 barrels a day in the Permian Basin, and we're aiming to produce 1 million barrels per day from our Permian assets by the end of 2027. Investments in infrastructure from New Mexico to the Gulf Coast enhance logistics and integrated value. We've advanced gathering and processing facilities, including the Cowboy central delivery point. Integration maximizes resource development through to fuels, lubes, and chemicals. The Permian Basin business unit also has the distinction of being the first at ExxonMobil to unveil and execute a plan for net zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in operated assets by 2030, as part of the Corporation’s broader 2050 net zero ambition.

Over 1800 employees work and live in Midland, Odessa, Carlsbad, and the surrounding areas, all of which offer easy access to national parks and unrivaled outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees in the area also get to enjoy the world-renowned Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which ExxonMobil has proudly sponsored since 2019. As a major operator in the Permian Basin, ExxonMobil invests heavily in local community development through the Permian Strategic Partnership, an industry consortium that works to enhance quality of life by improving infrastructure, healthcare, housing, education and workforce development.

What role you will play on our team

• Engine oil and compression oil analysis. Keep detailed and accurate records.
• Perform repairs, maintenance and troubleshooting on compression packages.
• Other operations duties as assigned.
• Maintain and repair variety of pumps, compressors, motors, engines, turbines, generator, and other rotating and fixed equipment of all sizes, generally in the field.
• Coordinate and perform mechanical maintenance and repairs of equipment as needed.
• Work in the proximity of various electrical circuits and machinery in various outside weather conditions

What you will do

• Ensure operations sites are being maintained in a safe manner.
• Engine oil and compression oil analysis.
• Keep detailed and accurate records.
• Perform repairs, maintenance and troubleshooting on compression packages.
• Other operations duties as assigned.
• Maintain and repair a variety of pumps, compressors, motors, engines, turbines, generator, and other rotating and fixed equipment of all sizes, generally in the field.
• Coordinate and perform mechanical maintenance and repairs of equipment as needed.
• Work in the proximity of various electrical circuits and machinery in various outside weather conditions

About You

Skills and Qualifications

• General operational mechanical and maintenance knowledge of natural gas engines, gas sales (screw) compressors, gathering compressor stations, Vapor recovery screw compression, rotary screw, reciprocating Air Compressors and air dryers.
• Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision
• Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced compression and midstream leadership
• Must be able to work shifts
• Must be able to be on call
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures
• Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision
• Must be able to communicate and be a team player, and work with other personnel, departments, and outside officials
• Basic Computer skills needed for planning, scheduling, record keeping, regulations, engine analysis, and troubleshooting
• Basic knowledge of compressor stations, process flow, and components purpose within all stations
• Must be knowledgeable of hazards and safety details within the stations and field
• 2 years of formal or industry experience in oil/gas field is preferred, along with Ariel, CAT, and Cummins training

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Natural gas compression experience, Caterpillar engines 3500 and 3600 series A3 & A4. Ariel compression experience.
• Rotary Screw compressor experience. Tri-Plex pump experience, horizontal multi stage pump experience, centrifugal pump experience.

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law and local collective bargaining agreements.

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship.

Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and terms like corporation, company, our, we and its are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups. Abbreviated references describing global or regional operational organizations and global or regional business lines are also sometimes used for convenience and simplicity. Similarly, ExxonMobil has business relationships with thousands of customers, suppliers, governments, and others. For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co-venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships.

Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and terms like corporation, company, our, we and its are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups. Abbreviated references describing global or regional operational organizations and global or regional business lines are also sometimes used for convenience and simplicity. Similarly, ExxonMobil has business relationships with thousands of customers, suppliers, governments, and others. For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co-venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships.

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