Western Midstream
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Line Locator

Location
Carlsbad, NM
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7 days ago

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  • Line Locator
  • Location: Carlsbad, NM, US, 88220
  • Req ID: 3102

Our core assets provide services for customers in the Delaware Basin in West Texas and New Mexico, and the DJ Basin in northeastern Colorado, and the Powder River Basin in Northeast Wyoming. Additional assets and investments are located in South Texas, Utah, and Southwest Wyoming.

We’re engaged in the business of gathering, compressing, treating, processing, and transporting natural gas; gathering, stabilizing and transporting condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and crude oil; and gathering, transporting, recycling, treating and disposing of produced water for our customers. In our capacity as a natural gas processor, we also buy and sell natural gas, NGLs, and condensate on our behalf and our customers under certain gas processing contracts.

Western Midstream (WES) is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol, WES.

Job Summary

The Line Locator position provides Damage Prevention services for WES assets.

This position is in Western Midstream Operations team in Carlsbad, NM, Hobbs, NM or Kermit, TX.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year experience in oil and gas production facilities preferred
  • A basic understanding of oil and gas operations, and working knowledge of natural gas process equipment is considered a significant plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Mature, professional and self-initiating individual who will deliver strong customer appreciation
  • Ability to safely lift and move heavy objects
  • Must be able to work outdoors in extreme temperatures
  • Strong time management and mechanical skills required

Ability to learn on the job

Ability to work effectively in a team-focused environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Time management skills.

Ability to multitask and communicate effectively across cross functional groups.

Responsibilities

  • Respond to 811/One-Call and company locate requests on time.
  • Read and interpret utility maps, as-builts, and alignment sheets.
  • Accurately mark underground facilities using paint, flags, or stakes
  • Use locating equipment properly and maintained.
  • Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
  • Support team members to ensure coverage and reliability.
  • Live and follow WES Policies & Core Values.
  • Adhere to and enforce all applicable company, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
  • Be an active participant in our Health Safety and Environmental culture.
  • Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications/Licenses

Candidate must possess a valid driver's license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle

Travel Requirements

  • The percentage of travel (other than daily required travel for duties) required for this position is 0 - 10%.
  • This position is not eligible for relocation.
  • Successful candidate must live within 75 miles of Carlsbad, NM, Hobbs, NM, or Kermit, TX.

Work Schedule

This position will be 5-2 that could require working overtime, weekend, callouts and holidays may be required.

Physical Requirements

Western Midstream does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Pay and benefits

To learn more about our Pay-for-Performance Compensation and our comprehensive benefits package,

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