Senior Oil & Gas Field Maintenance Operator

RWDY Inc; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

RWDY Inc. in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a Maintenance Operator to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on wells, batteries, and plants across oil and gas facilities.

You will work with limited supervision and coordinate with planners and engineers to ensure safe, reliable operations. The candidate should have six or more years of relevant experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and knowledge of oil and gas safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six or more years of relevant experience required.
• E&P operations experience preferred.
• Experience in oil and gas facility maintenance and lease operations preferred.
• CMRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex corrective maintenance involving valves, trim components, pumps, and related equipment.
• Complete work according to schedules established by the Maintenance Planner.
• Repair or replace well-site equipment while maintaining environmental compliance and safety.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Planners, Operations Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and HSE Dept.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for safe and efficient operations.
• Improve cycle times and pre-job planning with the Maintenance Planner.
• Inspect equipment to identify potential problems before failures.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Lead job planning, cost tracking, and reporting maintenance expenses.
• Ensure timely and safe closure and verification of work orders.
• Maintain equipment including computers, vehicles, and testing equipment.
• Maintain relationships with landowners and regulatory representatives.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Serve as field-wide contact during emergencies.
• Promote a strong safety culture and train less-experienced operators.
• Coordinate vendors to support maintenance activities.

Skills

Inspection and preventive maintenance

Equipment troubleshooting and repair

Strong mechanical aptitude

Oil and gas safety standards

Regulatory and environmentalCompliance

Quality control

Vendor coordination

Oral and written communication

Results orientation

Active learning

Digital literacy

Business acumen

Education

High school diploma, GED, higher secondary education

Job description

RWDY Inc. in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a Maintenance Operator to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on wells, batteries, and plants across oil and gas facilities.

You will work with limited supervision and coordinate with planners and engineers to ensure safe, reliable operations. The candidate should have six or more years of relevant experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and knowledge of oil and gas safety standards.