Mechanic IV

Western Midstream; Mentone (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Midstream is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician for the West Texas region, focused on reliability and efficiency of rotating equipment within the Plant Maintenance Team.

Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing plant equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and overseeing work by third parties. The role requires experience in oil and gas facilities, and a 14/14 rotating shift with potential overtime, weekends, on-call, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Oil & gas production facilities experience required.
• Knowledge of gas engines and compressors; troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Ariel reciprocating compressors, Cat 3500/3600, Waukesha 275 engines, pumps, screw compressors, turbo expanders, air compressors.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, state and federal regulations.
• Maintain, repair, and install plant equipment including engines, compressors, pumps, valves, and actuators.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Read manuals and specs to perform timely repairs.
• Maintain equipment records using computerized maintenance programs.
• Oversee third-party construction/maintenance activities.
• Keep work areas clean and organized with good housekeeping.
• Respond to call-out requests for maintenance, relief, and emergencies.

Skills

Oil & gas facilities experience

Gas engines & compressors maintenance

Equipment troubleshooting

Teamwork / independent work

Computer proficiency (Word, Excel)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

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.