Senior Oil & Gas Field Maintenance Operator

Rwdy-Inc; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Rwdy-Inc seeks a Maintenance Operator in Carlsbad, NM for an approximate six-month assignment. You will maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace equipment across oil and gas facilities, working under limited supervision to support safe, reliable operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 6+ years of experience (E&P preferred) and CM RP certification. Schedule is 6:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of relevant experience required.
• E&P operations experience preferred.
• Experience with oil and gas facility maintenance and lease operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex corrective maintenance involving tank valves, seat and trim components, dump controllers, Kimray valves, water-transfer equipment, pumping-unit stuffing boxes, sump pots, and ball valves.
• Complete work according to schedules established by the Maintenance Planner.
• Repair or replace well-site equipment while maintaining environmental compliance and proper well-site control of pneumatic equipment.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Planners, Operations Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and the EHS Department.
• Develop and implement SOPs for safe and efficient operations.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Planner to improve cycle times and pre-job planning steps.
• Perform equipment inspections to identify potential problems before failures occur.
• Ensure work complies with procedures, safety, environmental regulations, and industry best practices.
• Lead job planning, cost tracking, and reporting of maintenance expenses.
• Ensure timely and safe closure of work orders.
• Maintain company equipment and testing devices.
• Maintain relationships with landowners and regulatory representatives.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Serve as field-wide contact during emergencies or significant events.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the maintenance team.
• Train and support less-experienced Maintenance Operators.
• Coordinate vendors to support maintenance activities.

Skills

Inspection

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Regulatory compliance

Environmental safety

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Written communication

Time management

Problem solving

Digital literacy

Business acumen

Education

High school diploma or GED

CMRP Certification

Job description

Rwdy-Inc seeks a Maintenance Operator in Carlsbad, NM for an approximate six-month assignment. You will maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace equipment across oil and gas facilities, working under limited supervision to support safe, reliable operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 6+ years of experience (E&P preferred) and CM RP certification. Schedule is 6:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.