Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician I (may be a higher role depending on experience)

$32.00/hr (depending on experience, rate may vary) + Agency Vehicle

Carlsbad, NM 88220

5/2 schedule with participation in an on-call rotation; 8 hrs/day, 40 hrs/week with potential OT

Technicians are assigned to carry out maintenance work. This can either be an Exxon Mobil (XOM) employee or a Contractor resource. Typically reports to a supervisor.

The manager is looking for a mechanic with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Centrifugal pumps and gear pumps
• LACTs and PDP pumps (triplex/quintuplex)
• Vapor recovery units (screw compression)
• Gas lift compression (reciprocating electric-drive units)
• Instrument air systems and dryers

Candidates are not expected to have experience in all of these areas. Those with a solid background in some of these disciplines and a willingness to learn will be provided additional training.

• Actively participate in the use of all on-the-job safety tools
• Review job packs
• Identify any safety issues associated with the job and ensure removal/mitigation prior to working
• Execute work as planned
• Record technical history as required by workgroup (Global Reliability Tool (GRT), data sheet, etc.)
• Provide feedback on job pack improvements to Execution FLS
• Request permits and notify Supervisor if permit cannot be issued within 30 minutes of requested time

• Discipline-appropriate certification(s) if applicable, or equivalent professional experience
• Effective communication skills; ability to clearly and concisely describe conditions in the field and recommend remediation steps
• Team player; exhibits effective teamwork when working with persons over whom the person may have no direct authority, and willingness to assist others
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs