Mechanical Technician III

RWDY Inc.; Garden City (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Man Camp

No Per Diem

Agency Truck Provided

Tools Provided by Supplier

4-Gas Monitor Provided by XTO

Job summary

RWDY Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Technician III to perform maintenance on facility equipment with a focus on pumps, air compressors, and rotating machinery. The role requires independent execution, documentation of findings, and participation in safety programs in a production environment.

The position involves supporting mechanical engineers, planning maintenance, and maintaining accurate records. Two openings in Texas (Big Lake and Midkiff) with a Monday–Friday schedule and on-call rotation,

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with pumps and air compressor maintenance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate field conditions and recommend corrective actions.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to assist others.
• Ability to work under changing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance activities on facility equipment.
• Support mechanical engineers with testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance planning.
• Estimate workloads and assist with scheduling activities.
• Support equipment reliability and maintenance improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Participate in all applicable safety programs and procedures.
• Estimate workload requirements to establish completion dates.
• Assist mechanical engineers in planning and testing mechanical components, equipment, and machinery.
• Support proposal preparation and cost estimate development.
• Actively participate in the use of all job safety tools.
• Review job packs prior to execution.
• Identify and mitigate safety concerns before work begins.
• Execute maintenance and troubleshooting on pumps and air compressors.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Pumps maintenance

Air compressor maintenance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Discipline-appropriate certification

Job description

Job Title

Mechanical Technician III

Compensation

$42/hr

2 Openings

• 1 – Big Lake, TX
• 1 – Midkiff, TX

Location

Big Lake, TX / Midkiff, TX

Schedule

5/2 (Monday–Friday) with On-Call Rotation

Target Start Date

ASAP

Scope / Overview

This position supports maintenance and reliability efforts with a strong emphasis on pumps, air compressors, rotating equipment, and mechanical systems. Candidates should be capable of independently executing maintenance work, documenting technical findings, and supporting equipment reliability initiatives in a production environment.

Main Functions

• Perform mechanical maintenance activities on facility equipment.
• Support mechanical engineers with testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance planning.
• Estimate workloads and assist with scheduling activities.
• Support equipment reliability and maintenance improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Participate in all applicable safety programs and procedures.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Estimate workload requirements to establish completion dates.
• Assist mechanical engineers in planning and testing mechanical components, equipment, and machinery.
• Support proposal preparation and cost estimate development.
• Actively participate in the use of all job safety tools.
• Review job packs prior to execution.
• Identify and mitigate safety concerns before work begins.
• Execute maintenance activities as planned.
• Record technical history as required by the workgroup (GRT, datasheets, etc.).
• Provide feedback on job pack improvements to the Execution FLS.
• Request permits and notify supervision if permits cannot be issued within 30 minutes of the requested time.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on pumps and air compressors.

Required Qualifications

• Discipline-appropriate certification(s) if applicable, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with pumps and air compressor maintenance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate field conditions and recommend corrective actions.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to assist others.
• Ability to work under changing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Experience

• Pump mechanic experience is a major plus
• Oil & gas production facility maintenance experience.
• Rotating equipment maintenance and repair.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance execution.
• Equipment reliability and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience documenting maintenance activities in maintenance management systems.

Allowances / Equipment

• No Man Camp
• No Per Diem
• Agency Truck Provided
  • 1-ton crane truck
  • Air compressor
  • Stabilizers
• Tools Provided by Supplier
  • One-time billable tool allowance of $8,000
  • Tools become XTO property at assignment completion
• 4-Gas Monitor Provided by XTO

Interview Process

• M&G preferred in person (approximately 45 minutes)
• Zoom interviews can be accommodated

Additional Notes

Candidates with strong hands‑on experience maintaining and troubleshooting pumps, air compressors, and rotating equipment in an oil & gas production environment will be most competitive for this opportunity.

Work Location Reference

2625 County Road 180

Garden City, TX 79739

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Manager Notes: The team deals with centrifugal (transfer pumps), gear pumps, positive displacement (PD/Injection pumps), and positive cavity pumps. We also handle all instrument air compressor work as well.