Maintenance Technician

Danos; Odessa (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos in Odessa, TX, is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support an oil and gas operations team with mechanical maintenance, equipment repair, and field tasks under supervision. The ideal candidate has industrial maintenance experience, familiarity with pumps, motors, bearings and fin fans, and is comfortable using common hand and power tools.

A High School Diploma or GED is required, with willingness to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance or oil and gas operations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with rotating equipment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Experience with CMMS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a company representative to complete maintenance work orders.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of fin fan equipment, motors, shafts, and bearings.
• Assist with motor, pump, and other equipment changeouts.
• Support general mechanical maintenance and equipment repair activities.
• Assist I&E personnel with routine tasks as needed.
• Respond to callouts and assist with planned or unplanned maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Industrial maintenance

CMMS familiarity

Field work

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to provide temporary support to an oil and gas maintenance and operations team. This position will assist with a variety of mechanical maintenance, equipment repair, and general field support activities. The Maintenance Technician will always work alongside and under the direction of a company representative and will not be expected to perform work independently. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, previous industrial or oil and gas maintenance experience, and the ability to safely assist with a variety of equipment maintenance and field tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with a company representative each day to complete assigned maintenance work orders.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of fin fan equipment, including replacement of motors, shafts, bearings, and related components.
• Assist with motor, pump, and other equipment changeouts.
• Support mechanical maintenance and general equipment repair activities.
• Assist Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) personnel with routine tasks as needed.
• Assist with pulling operational or equipment samples.
• Provide general support to Operations personnel with minor maintenance and field-related tasks.
• Respond to callouts and assist with planned or unplanned maintenance activities as required.
• Assist with truck-loading activities and related operational duties.
• Perform general equipment preparation, cleanup, and painting.
• Use Maximo to review or support work orders and accurately charge time to the appropriate work orders.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow all site safety procedures and requirements.
• Properly use hand tools, power tools, and other equipment required to complete assigned tasks.
• Communicate effectively with maintenance, operations, and I&E personnel regarding assigned work.
• Perform additional maintenance and operational support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in industrial maintenance, oil and gas operations, mechanical maintenance, or a similar hands-on field environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with common mechanical equipment and components.
• Experience working with pumps, motors, bearings, shafts, fin fans, or similar rotating equipment is highly preferred.
• Ability to safely use common hand and power tools.
• Experience assisting with equipment changeouts, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities preferred.
• Familiarity with Maximo or another computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively alongside maintenance, operations, and I&E personnel.
• Strong safety awareness and willingness to follow established work procedures and site requirements.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in an industrial or field environment.
• Must be dependable and available to work overtime, stay beyond scheduled hours, or report on scheduled days off when required for planned work or callouts.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must meet conditional job offer requirements.