Mechanical Technician III

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

Job summary

RWDY Inc. in Carlsbad, NM seeks a Mechanical Technician III to support ExxonMobil projects. The role is 40 hours/week with approved overtime, onsite, with ASAP start and a one-year tentative end date.

Compensation is $50/hr. The technician carries out maintenance work, coordinates with engineers, and ensures safety and compliance in daily tasks. Qualifications include 5+ years of experience, Caterpillar engine and pump experience, and strong communication.

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.
• Help prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• Actively participate in the use of all on-the-job safety tools.
• Review job packs.
• Identify safety issues and mitigate before working.
• Execute work as planned.
• Record technical history using GRT, data sheets, and other records.
• Provide feedback on job pack improvements to the Execution FLS.
• Request permits and notify the supervisor if permits cannot be issued within 30 minutes.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Relevant certification or experience

Tools

GRT system

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