Mechanical Technician III

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

Job summary

Rwdy, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Technician III in Carlsbad, NM to support maintenance tasks on ExxonMobil projects. The role reports to a supervisor and requires hands-on mechanical work, safety awareness, and timely execution.

The position offers hourly compensation of $50, with a 40-hour week and approved overtime, and a one-year contract with ASAP start. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of relevant experience and solid communication skills.

Qualifications

• Discipline-appropriate certification(s) or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong communication skills to describe field conditions and remediation steps.
• Effective teamwork with colleagues and supervisors.
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Estimate workload to establish completion dates.
• Assist mechanical engineers in planning and testing components and machinery.
• Help prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• Participate in safety tool usage and enforcement.
• Review job packs and identify safety issues to mitigate.

Skills

Certification/Experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Deadline management

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.