Western Midstream
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Mechanic

Location
Mentone, TX · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
7 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Experience in oil and gas production facilities
  • Knowledge of gas engines and compressors
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment
  • Basic computer proficiency (Word, Excel)
  • Valid driver's license with no restrictions

Also useful

  • Experience with Ariel reciprocating compressors
  • Experience with Cat 3500 and 3600 series engines
  • Experience with Waukesha 275 series engines
  • Experience with GEA or Frick screw compressors
  • Experience with turbo expanders and cryogenic plant equipment

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  • Mechanic
  • Location: Mentone, TX, US, 79754
  • Req ID: 3166

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

This position is based in the West Texas Region as part of the Plant Maintenance Team, responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of plant rotating equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with all company, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
  • Maintain, repair, and install plant equipment, including but not limited to natural gas engines and compressors, screw compressors for propane and instrument air, pumps, valves and actuators
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
  • Read and interpret maintenance manuals, equipment specifications, and procedures to perform timely and accurate repairs.
  • Maintain equipment records and document maintenance activities using computerized maintenance programs.
  • Oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas, ensuring good housekeeping practices.
  • Respond to call-out requests for maintenance, relief, and emergency situations as needed.

Qualifications

  • Experience in oil and gas production facilities.
  • Strong knowledge of gas engines and compressors, including maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with Ariel reciprocating compressors, Cat 3500 & 3600 series engines, Waukesha 275 series engines, various pumps, GEA or Frick screw compressors, turbo expanders, air compressors, and other cryogenic plant equipment.
  • Basic proficiency in computer applications such as Word and Excel.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a cooperative environment.
  • 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 required for this position is 0 – 10%.

Work Schedule

  • This position will be a 14/14 rotating shift schedule, and the candidate may be required to work overtime, weekends, on-call, and holidays.
  • WES reserves the right to change the schedule if it is required by business/operations.

Physical Requirements

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

Pay and benefits

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