Maintenance Technician

Western Midstream; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Midstream is seeking a candidate for a role responsible for overseeing contractors and ensuring equipment is operational. The position requires coordinating site operations, managing resources, and adhering to safety standards.

This role involves 4–6 years of related experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, with a focus on pump operations and mechanical construction. Candidates must reside within 75 miles of Carlsbad, NM.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in oil/gas mechanical construction, pump operations, or rotating equipment.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-starter capable of independent work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all site operations.
• Ensure all work is safely delivered on time.
• Manage equipment and materials required.
• Enforce safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Oil/gas mechanical construction

Pump operations

Rotating equipment

Microsoft Office applications

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

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

Job Summary

The successful candidate for this position is responsible for overseeing contractors performing maintenance, facility upgrades, installation of mechanical piping and equipment. Other responsibilities include ensuring our equipment is installed up to company standards and is working correctly. Technicians also answer trouble calls and/or coordinate the correct contractor for the job to get the issue resolved. They also fill in for Leads and field technicians to perform daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and supervising the work of all site operations.
• Ensuring that all work is delivered safely and on time.
• Managing equipment and materials required by the company.
• Enforcing all company safety and environmental policies while contributing to a ‘Safety First’ working culture.
• Overseeing contractors performing maintenance, facility upgrades, and installation of mechanical piping and equipment.
• Filling in for Leads and field technicians to perform daily operations as needed.
• Effectively communicating and working well with other coworkers.
• Installing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining pump equipment throughout the Delaware/Permian Basin according to company and industry standards.
• Understanding water hydraulics and system gain/loss processes.
• Reading schematics and referring to manufacturer specifications to disassemble and reassemble complex equipment and machinery.
• Utilizing software to troubleshoot systems, read, and program VFDs.
• Monitoring SCADA systems or other control systems to determine potential problems with field instruments or hardware.
• Actively participating in additional training.
• Completing all paperwork accurately and efficiently.
• Performing other duties as assigned within the scope of the business.
• Submitting detailed daily reports and daily costs if applicable.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years minimum of experience in oil/gas mechanical construction, pump operations, or related experience with rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.

Education

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Travel Requirements

• The percentage of travel required for this position is 0 - 10%.

Work Schedule

• This position utilizes an 8/6 schedule that could require working overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• WES reserves the right to change an employee’s schedule if it is required by operations.
• Candidate must live within 75 miles of Carlsbad, NM.

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 employees’ and applicants’ disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.