Mechanic

Western Midstream; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash Bonus Program

Benefits package

Premium health benefits

Top-tier savings plan

Job summary

Western Midstream in Longmont, CO, is seeking to fill a maintenance-focused role within the DJ Basin Midstream organization. The position involves maintaining gas engines, compressors, and related equipment, while upholding safety standards across operations.

The role requires a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license, with 0–10% travel. The work schedule may include overtime and on-call duties, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and practical problem-solving in diverse conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-year experience in oil and gas required.
• Ability to work in cooperative team environment.
• Computer skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook is required.
• Knowledge in maintenance and operation of gas engines and compressors preferred.
• Knowledge in maintenance and operation of gas processing plant equipment including various type pumps, fans, blowers and filters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and enforce all applicable company, state and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain gathering and processing equipment including gas engines, electric motors, compressors, pumps, coolers and other rotating equipment.
• Read and understand maintenance/operations manuals for equipment specifications parts and procedures to make necessary repairs.
• Organize and maintain equipment records with preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Respond to call out requests as needed for maintenance and emergency situations.
• Accountable for personal safety, the safety of co-workers and promoting a safe work environment.
• Work closely with representatives of equipment manufacturers.
• Work around heavy equipment and in variable environmental conditions.
• Obtain and maintain relevant certification for maintenance tasks on equipment in area of responsibility.
• Maintain communications, provide ideas, raise concerns, and work with other functions including plant and field supervision, operations, I&E, other maintenance employees, clerical staff, and contractors.
• Maintain truck and tools including minor maintenance of truck and attachments to ensure proper working condition at all times.
• Provide individual accountability for hand tools and other specialty diagnostic equipment

Skills

Oil and gas experience

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

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

This position is located in Western Midstream Rockies Region as a member of the DJ Basin Midstream organization in Longmont, CO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-year experience in oil and gas required.
• Ability to work in cooperative team environment
• Computer skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook is required
• Knowledge in maintenance and operation of gas engines and compressors preferred
• Knowledge in maintenance and operation of gas processing plant equipment including various type pumps, fans, blowers and filters preferred
• Computer skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook is required

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and enforce all applicable company, state and federal safety and environmental regulations
• Maintain gathering and processing equipment including gas engines, electric motors, compressors, pumps, coolers and other rotating equipment
• Read and understand maintenance/operations manuals for equipment specifications parts and procedures to make necessary repairs
• Organize and maintain equipment records with preventative and predictive maintenance programs
• Respond to call out requests as needed for maintenance and emergency situations
• Accountable for personal safety, the safety of co-workers and promoting a safe work environment
• Work closely with representatives of equipment manufacturers
• Work around heavy equipment and in variable environmental conditions
• Obtain and maintain relevant certification for maintenance tasks on equipment in area of responsibility
• Maintain communications, provide ideas, raise concerns, and work with other functions including plant and field supervision, operations, I&E, other maintenance employees, clerical staff, and contractors
• Maintain truck and tools including minor maintenance of truck and attachments to ensure proper working condition at all times
• Provide individual accountability for hand tools and other specialty diagnostic equipment

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.

*Relevant Gas and Electric driven compression package certifications preferred

Travel Requirements

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

Work Schedule

• This position is on a shift schedule and may be required to work overtime, weekends, on call, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform the essential functions of the position, including safely lifting and moving equipment, climbing stairs, working around industrial equipment, and working outdoors in changing weather conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation .

*Candidate must live within 60 miles of Ft. Lupton, CO.

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $42.00 - $64.85;however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, this position is eligible to participate in the Western Midstream Cash Bonus Program, plus offers a competitive benefits package that emphasizes pay-for-performance compensation, work/life balance, premium health benefits, and a top-tier savings plan. Please check that and more on the WES Benefits page . The Company may, at any time, in its sole discretion, modify or vary from anything stated with regards to benefits, with or without notice.

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.