Mechanical Technician III

RWDY Inc; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

ExxonMobil is seeking a Mechanical Technician III in Carlsbad, NM to perform maintenance tasks as a contractor resource, typically reporting to a supervisor. The role involves planning, testing, and recording technical history while ensuring safety compliance.

The position requires 5+ years of experience, strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to manage tight deadlines, with exposure to Caterpillar engines, pumps, and related equipment. Competitive hourly pay and overtime apply.

Qualifications

• Discipline-appropriate certification(s), if applicable, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely describe field conditions and recommend remediation steps.
• Effective teamwork when working with individuals over whom the technician has no direct authority, with a willingness to assist others.
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Estimate workload to establish completion dates.
• Assist mechanical engineers in planning and testing mechanical components, equipment, and machinery, such as engines, instruments, controls, robots, and machines.
• Help prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• Actively participate in the use of all on-the-job safety tools.
• Review job packs.
• Identify safety issues associated with the job and ensure removal or mitigation before working.
• Execute work as planned.
• Record technical history as required by the workgroup, including the Global Reliability Tool (GRT), data sheets, and other applicable records.
• Provide feedback on job pack improvements to the Execution FLS.
• Request permits and notify the supervisor if a permit cannot be issued within 30 minutes of the requested time.

Skills

Certification/Experience

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Technician III

Compensation: $50/hr

Location: Carlsbad, NM

Schedule: 5/2, 40 hours per week with approved overtime; no more than 16 hours per day

Target Start Date: ASAP

Tentative End Date: One year from starting

Scope

Technicians are assigned to carry out maintenance work as an ExxonMobil (XOM) employee or contractor resource. Typically reports to a supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Estimate workload to establish completion dates.


• Assist mechanical engineers in planning and testing mechanical components, equipment, and machinery, such as engines, instruments, controls, robots, and machines.


• Help prepare proposals and cost estimates.


• Actively participate in the use of all on-the-job safety tools.


• Review job packs.


• Identify safety issues associated with the job and ensure removal or mitigation before working.


• Execute work as planned.


• Record technical history as required by the workgroup, including the Global Reliability Tool (GRT), data sheets, and other applicable records.


• Provide feedback on job pack improvements to the Execution FLS.


• Request permits and notify the supervisor if a permit cannot be issued within 30 minutes of the requested time.

Skills and Qualifications

• Discipline-appropriate certification(s), if applicable, or equivalent professional experience.


• Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely describe field conditions and recommend remediation steps.


• Effective teamwork when working with individuals over whom the technician has no direct authority, with a willingness to assist others.


• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Hiring Manager Priorities

• 5+ years of experience.


• Experience with Caterpillar engines, aerial compression, screw compression, and pumps (Impellar and Lact).


• Steady employment history.