Line Locator

Western Midstream; Kermit, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Midstream in Kermit, TX is seeking a Line Locator to provide Damage Prevention services for WES assets. Based in the Delaware Basin, you will join the Operations team and help protect facilities through accurate location and marking activities.

The role requires basic oil/gas know-how, strong communication, and a commitment to safety. Travel is minimal; eligible candidates live within 75 miles of Kermit or Orla, TX.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year oil and gas production facilities experience.
• Basic understanding of oil and gas operations.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Mature, professional and self-initiating with strong customer appreciation.
• Ability to safely lift and move heavy objects.
• Must be able to work outdoors in extreme temperatures.
• Strong time management and mechanical skills.
• Ability to learn on the job.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to 811/One-Call and company locate requests on time.
• Read and interpret utility maps, as-builts, and alignment sheets.
• Accurately mark underground facilities using paint, flags, or stakes
• Use locating equipment properly and maintained.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Support team members to ensure coverage and reliability.
• Live and follow WES Policies & Core Values.
• Adhere to and enforce all applicable company, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Be an active participant in our Health Safety and Environmental culture.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Read utility maps

Team player

Strong communication

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Locating equipment

MS Office

Job description

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Our core assets provide services for customers in the Delaware Basin in West Texas and New Mexico, and the DJ Basin in northeastern Colorado, and the Powder River Basin in Northeast Wyoming. Additional assets and investments are located in South Texas, Utah, and Southwest Wyoming.

We’re engaged in the business of gathering, compressing, treating, processing, and transporting natural gas; gathering, stabilizing and transporting condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and crude oil; and gathering, transporting, recycling, treating and disposing of produced water for our customers. In our capacity as a natural gas processor, we also buy and sell natural gas, NGLs, and condensate on our behalf and our customers under certain gas processing contracts.

Western Midstream (WES) is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol, WES.

Job Summary

The Line Locator position provides Damage Prevention services for WES assets.

This position is in Western Midstream Operations team in Kermit, TX as a member of the Delaware Basin Midstream team.

Qualifications

• Minimum1 year experience in oil and gas production facilities preferred
• A basic understanding of oil and gas operations, and working knowledge of natural gas process equipment is considered a significant plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Mature, professional and self-initiating individual who will deliver strong customer appreciation
• Ability to safely lift and move heavy objects
• Must be able to work outdoors in extreme temperatures
• Strong time management and mechanical skills required
• Ability to learn on the job
• Ability to work effectively in a team-focused environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and communicate effectively across cross functional groups.

Responsibilities

• Respond to 811/One-Call and company locate requests on time.
• Read and interpret utility maps, as-builts, and alignment sheets.
• Accurately mark underground facilities using paint, flags, or stakes
• Use locating equipment properly and maintained.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Support team members to ensure coverage and reliability.
• Live and follow WES Policies & Core Values.
• Adhere to and enforce all applicable company, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Be an active participant in our Health Safety and Environmental culture.

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 (other than daily required travel for duties) required for this position is 0 - 10%.
• This position is not eligible for relocation.
• Successful candidate must live within 75 miles of Kermit or Orla, TX.

Work Schedule

• This position will be 5-2 that could require working overtime, weekend, calloutsand holidays may be required.

Western Midstream does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Western Midstream is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating and promoting applicants and employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

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