Mechanical Technician I

Danos, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Technician I to perform planned mechanical maintenance and support safe, reliable operation of field equipment at our facilities in Carlsbad, NM. You will document work, identify safety concerns, and provide feedback to improve future maintenance activities.

Responsibilities include routine and corrective maintenance on field equipment, troubleshooting, and repair of pumps and related systems, followed by strict adherence to job plans, procedures, and

Qualifications

• Mechanical/technical certification or equivalent experience.
• Mechanical maintenance or related technical experience.
• Strong safety practices and hazard communication.
• Ability to follow job plans, procedures and permits.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to describe field conditions and remediation steps clearly.
• Strong teamwork and willingness to assist others.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Accurate maintenance and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and corrective mechanical maintenance on field equipment.
• Troubleshoot, inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment as assigned.
• Work with pumps (centrifugal, gear), LACTs, PDP pumps, vapor recovery units, gas lift compression, and instrument air systems/dryers.
• Review job packs and execute maintenance according to procedures.
• Participate in safety processes and mitigate hazards before starting work.
• Request and follow required work permits.
• Document maintenance activities and equipment history.
• Communicate equipment conditions and recommended actions to supervision.
• Provide feedback on job plans and maintenance improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and other teams.
• Adapt to changing priorities and field conditions.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Equipment troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Documentation

Teamwork

MS Office

Deadlines

Job description

Overview

The Mechanical Technician I is responsible for performing planned mechanical maintenance activities to support the safe and reliable operation of equipment and facilities. This role follows established job plans, safety procedures, and permitting requirements while completing assigned maintenance work. The technician is also responsible for documenting completed work, identifying field conditions or safety concerns, and providing feedback to improve future maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and corrective mechanical maintenance on field equipment.
• Troubleshoot, inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment as assigned.
• Work with equipment such as centrifugal pumps, gear pumps, LACTs, PDP pumps, vapor recovery units, gas lift compression, and instrument air systems/dryers.
• Review job packs and execute maintenance work according to established procedures.
• Participate in required safety processes and identify and mitigate hazards before beginning work.
• Request and follow required work permits.
• Document maintenance activities and equipment history using GRT, data sheets, or other required systems.
• Communicate equipment conditions, mechanical issues, and recommended corrective actions to supervision.
• Provide feedback regarding job plans and opportunities for maintenance improvements.
• Work effectively with operations, maintenance, and other team members.
• Adapt to changing priorities, workloads, and field conditions.

Qualifications

• Appropriate mechanical/technical certification, if applicable, or equivalent professional experience.
• Mechanical maintenance or related technical experience.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety practices and the ability to identify and communicate hazards.
• Ability to follow job plans, procedures, and permitting requirements.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly describe field conditions and recommend appropriate remediation steps.
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to assist others.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, changing priorities, and heavy workloads.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to accurately complete required maintenance and technical documentation.
• Must meet all job requirements.