Roustabout, Oilfield, Oil & Gas

Energy Job Shop; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Equal employment opportunity employer

Work with a leading energy company

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking Roustabouts to join their Odessa, Texas operations. You will assemble, install, and test oil and gas process skids, working with mechanical and instrumentation components while following strict safety guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have a mechanical aptitude, experience reading engineering drawings, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This on-site role offers hands-on work in a leading energy infrastructure company environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in mechanical assembly, skid fabrication, or oil and gas equipment assembly preferred.
• Experience with pumps, valves, gauges, pressure regulators, tubing, fittings, and basic instrumentation.
• Familiarity with piping components and assembly practices.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and torque tools safely.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and test oil and gas process skids per engineering documentation.
• Ensure high-quality assemblies and adherence to safety protocols.
• Interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and related documents.
• Operate hand tools and power tools safely to complete tasks.

Skills

Reading drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Torque tools

Job description

Roustabouts - Oil and Gas Process Skids - Kinder Morgan - Odessa, TX

Kinder Morgan is seeking Roustabouts to join their Odessa, Texas operations. These positions focus on assembling, installing, and testing oil and gas process skids, requiring mechanical aptitude and a strong safety mindset. Ideal candidates will have experience with mechanical and instrumentation components and be able to interpret engineering documentation to ensure high-quality assemblies.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive wages (commensurate with experience and skill level)
• Equal employment opportunity employer
• Work with a leading energy infrastructure company

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in mechanical assembly, skid fabrication, or oil and gas equipment assembly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs
• Experience with pumps, valves, gauges, pressure regulators, tubing, fittings, and basic instrumentation
• Familiarity with piping components and assembly practices
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and torque tools safely
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined spaces
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience assembling oil and gas production equipment or process skids
• Knowledge of tubing systems, compression fittings, and pressure testing procedures
• Forklift and overhead crane experience
• Basic knowledge of quality control and inspection processes