Mechanic

Western Midstream; Mentone (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in California is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliability and efficiency of plant equipment. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing natural gas engines and compressors, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have experience in oil and gas production facilities and strong knowledge of gas engines. This position involves a rotating shift schedule with potential overtime and travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in oil and gas production facilities.
• Strong knowledge of gas engines and compressors, including maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Basic proficiency in computer applications such as Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain, repair, and install plant equipment including natural gas engines.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.

Skills

Experience in oil and gas production facilities

Strong knowledge of gas engines and compressors

Basic proficiency in computer applications

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ariel reciprocating compressors

Cat 3500 & 3600 series engines

Waukesha 275 series engines

GEA or Frick screw compressors

Job description

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.

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.