Mechanic

Western Midstream; Mentone (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Midstream is seeking a skilled Plant Maintenace Technician based in West Texas to join the Plant Maintenance Team. You will ensure reliability and efficiency of rotating equipment across our facilities.

The role covers maintenance and repair of gas engines, reciprocating compressors, pumps, valves, and actuators, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance, documentation, and coordination with third parties. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in oil and gas production facilities.
• Strong knowledge of gas engines and compressors.
• Experience with Ariel reciprocating compressors, Cat 3500 & 3600 engines, Waukesha 275 engines, various pumps, GEA or Frick screw compressors, turbo expanders, air compressors, and other cryogenic plant equipment.
• Basic computer skills (Word and Excel).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install plant equipment including engines, compressors, pumps, valves, and actuators.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Read manuals, specs, and procedures to perform accurate repairs.
• Maintain records using computerized maintenance programs.
• Oversee third-party construction/maintenance work.
• Respond to call-outs for maintenance and emergencies.
• Maintain safe, clean work areas and follow safety regulations.

Skills

Oil & gas facilities experience

Gas engines and compressors

Ariel reciprocating compressors

Cat 3500 & 3600 engines

Waukesha 275 engines

Cryogenic plant equipment

Excel

Teamwork / independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

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 based in the West Texas Region as part of the Plant Maintenance Team, responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of plant rotating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all company, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain, repair, and install plant equipment, including but not limited to natural gas engines and compressors, screw compressors for propane and instrument air, pumps, valves and actuators
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, equipment specifications, and procedures to perform timely and accurate repairs.
• Maintain equipment records and document maintenance activities using computerized maintenance programs.
• Oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, ensuring good housekeeping practices.
• Respond to call-out requests for maintenance, relief, and emergency situations as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in oil and gas production facilities.
• Strong knowledge of gas engines and compressors, including maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Ariel reciprocating compressors, Cat 3500 & 3600 series engines, Waukesha 275 series engines, various pumps, GEA or Frick screw compressors, turbo expanders, air compressors, and other cryogenic plant equipment.
• Basic proficiency in computer applications such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a cooperative environment.

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 required for this position is 0 – 10%.

Work Schedule

This position will be a 14/14 rotating shift schedule, and the candidate may be required to work overtime, weekends, on-call, and holidays.

WES reserves the right to change the schedule if it is required by business/operations.

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.

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.