Mechanic Sr - Emissions

Apache Corporation; Pecos, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Corporation in Pecos, TX, seeks a Senior Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain complex mechanical systems and equipment across compressors, dehydration units, incinerators, and related facilities. The role involves supervising junior mechanics, training, and enforcing safety standards on site.

You will perform routine checks, monitor pressures, temperatures, lubrication, and fluid levels, record maintenance, and coordinate with vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical operations or maintenance.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain compressors, glycol dehydration units, incinerator, tanks, pumps, and associated equipment.
• Perform daily checks: monitor temperatures, pressures, flow rates; inspect for leaks; record data.
• Ensure safety practices, follow regulations, and maintain environmental standards.
• Order, stock, and label spare parts; coordinate with vendors and contractors.
• Train and guide junior mechanics; ensure quality control and compliance.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Learning agility

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CO2 line certification

DIG TESS certification

Right of Way training

Valve operation training

Job description

A Senior Mechanic is a highly skilled and experienced professional responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various mechanical systems and equipment. They often oversee and guide junior mechanics, providing technical expertise and guidance. They may also be involved in training, quality control, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

• Responsible for Daily Operation and Maintenance of compressors, glycol dehydration unit, B-Tex unit, incinerator, slop tanks, sumps, transfer pumps, “control air” air compressors and all equipment associated with compressor facility.
• Perform Daily checks, but not limited too;
• Glycol PH and adjust accordingly.
• Glycol pumps flow rate and pressures.
• Temperatures on compressor valves, pressure readings and flow rates.
• Check for proper operation of all sumps and dump valves.
• Check all fluid levels and operation of lubricators.
• Check air compressors, filters, oil levels, belts, pressures and bleed lines.
• Check for leaks, loose bolts, vibration or unusual noises by making visual inspection at least three times per day on all equipment.
• Accurately record all above information and any performed maintenance.
• Become certified on CO2 line, DIG TESS, location, Right of Way, signage, valve operation etc.
• Attend all DIG TESS notifications, reply accordingly and record
• Perform oil changes on all equipment in a timely manor and record.
• Make notifications when problems are suspected.
• Order, stock and label spare equipment needed to keep facility in operation, in an orderly fashion.
• Keep facility clean and neat
• Operate in a Safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Stay in contact with vendors for equipment, oils, chemicals and filters for updated revisions and recommendations
• Behavioral Characteristics
• Team player willing to take active role in team responsibilities.
• Ability to learn new skills.
• Willingness to share knowledge with others.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Safety
  • Operate in a Safe and environmentally sound manner. Maintain Good driving record
  • Good knowledge of safe oil and gas operations and procedures in mature secondary and tertiary recovery fields.
  • Follow safe practices with regard to oil field electrical installation.
• Supervision
  • Keep track of all contractors, venders and company people when inside of facility.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience

The successful candidate should demonstrate and exhibit the following core competencies:

• Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
• Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success;
• Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
• Culture: Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.

Company Overview

Our primary product is energy, and where there is affordable, abundant energy, people are healthier, have access to better education, and are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living.

Nearly 3 billion people — roughly one-third of the global population — live without electricity or without clean cooking facilities. We are committed to providing energy in innovative and more sustainable ways to help raise the standard of living for those living in energy poverty and to meet the ongoing demands of people and economies around the world.

The products we deliver power increasingly cleaner electricity across the globe, fuel tractors and trucks, make fertilizer to keep the world's food supply on the table, and heat our schools, hospitals and businesses.

Our employees bring a wide range of talents and skills to the job every day to tackle complex business challenges. We believe in providing a truly rewarding work environment supported by a benefits platform that ranks among the best in our peer group. Our company offers career development opportunities where employees can grow personally and professionally. We promote employee benefits that cultivate a family-friendly work environment and focus on our employees' overall well-being.

We are committed to being a workplace where all employees are valued and can thrive with a sense of belonging. Our commitment to non-discriminatory, equal employment opportunities benefits our individual employees, our company and our external stakeholders; we are better as an organization when various experiences, ideas, and perspectives are brought to the table.

Apache Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA). Apache has operations in the United States, Egypt's Western Desert and the United Kingdom's North Sea and a sister company with exploration opportunities offshore Suriname. Whether supporting Apache, APA Corporation or one of its subsidiaries, team members are employed by Apache Corporation.

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To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to base all employment-related decisions and actions exclusively on employment-related criteria. To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to provide broad dissemination of job opportunities, as consistent with the nature of the positions. To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to review its employment-related policies and actions on a regular basis to ensure that their application is consistent with their intent.