Mechanic III

Ultipro; Orla (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard Energy Partners in West Texas is seeking a skilled Mechanic III to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment across pumps, engines, and compressors at production sites. The role requires hands-on maintenance, testing, and startup of power-driven equipment.

You will work with safety procedures, maintain logs, and respond to emergencies as part of the area response team; a high school diploma and 5+ years' mechanical experience are preferred, along with a valid driver's license

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5+ years mechanical experience preferred.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of reciprocating engines and associated components required.
• Must have a current driver's license and good driving record.
• The ability to take callouts and work overtime is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment to ensure reliability.
• Maintain centrifugal pumps, electric motors, bearings, seals, and valves.
• Repair engines, compressors, pumps, and generators; perform testing and startup.
• Complete safety reviews and safety meetings per regulations.
• Maintain logs of engine hours, oil sampling, and parts inventories.
• Respond to emergencies as part of area response team.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

Job description

West Texas
338 RM 652 East
Orla, TX 79770, USA

Description

The Mechanic III will perform mechanical functions and duties of inspecting, checking, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing all mechanical equipment to maintain high levels of safe and productive equipment performance.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintenance and inspections of centrifugal pumps and electric motors such as bearing and seal replacements, alignments, couplings, sumps, fans, drain piping modifications, block valves, control valves, air compressors, valve actuators, etc.
• Maintenance and repair of reciprocating engines and associated components.
• Assist with replacement of pumps, motors, valves, and other equipment as needed, including foundation work, initial alignment, testing, and startup.
• Participate and successfully complete training programs, process safety management reviews, and safety meetings required to comply with state and federal regulations.
• Reviews procedures and properly complete records of time as necessary to ensure compliance of all company and industry standards to meet all regulatory agency requirements.
• Responds to operational emergencies as a member of an area emergency response team.
• Perform Skilled Mechanical duties involving operations, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing natural gas engines, compressors, generators, and other power-driven equipment.
• Inspect engines, compressors, and mechanical equipment: diagnose problems and determine extent of necessary repairs; perform repairs and routine preventative maintenance.
• Overhaul, repair, and adjust engines, compressors, pumps, motors.
• Maintenance and repair of ignition systems, carburetion equipment, fuel injection systems and emissions control systems.
• Detailed awareness of compressor components including lubrication systems, shutdown systems, loading and unloading valves, pistons, valves, and electrical systems.
• Maintain compressor logs, engine hours, diaries, oil sampling and inventories of parts, equipment, lube oils and coolants.
• General upkeep of facilities and equipment including engines/compressors, company vehicle and shop.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in multiple competencies relevant to the job.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Expertise in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various types of mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Experience in developing and executing preventative maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• In-depth knowledge of safety protocols and procedures related to mechanical maintenance.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications preferred.
• Work well with others and be able to perform work independently.
• Ability to train other employees.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 5+ years mechanical experience is preferred.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of reciprocating engines and associated components is required.
• Must have a current driver's license and good driving record.
• The ability to take callouts and work overtime is required.

Certifications

• None required

Physical Demands and Hazard for Field Employees

This position may require occasional travel to remote sites, potential exposure to flammable material, adherence to safety protocols, compliance with operating regulations, and will require rigorous physical demands.

Thank you for your interest in Howard Energy Partners, an equal opportunity employer. If you need additional information, have questions, or need accommodations, please reach out to the Human Resources department at 210-298-2222.

Skills

Required

Maintenance

Advanced

Safety

Advanced

Advanced

Troubleshooting

Expert

Mechanical

Expert

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining natural gas engines, compressors, generators, pumps, motors, and associated mechanical equipment.

5+ years of mechanical experience.

Ability to take callouts and work overtime.

Current driver's license with good driving record.

Experience in maintenance and repair of reciprocating engines and associated components.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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