Mechanical Technician

Job Title: Entry-Level Mechanical Technician
Duration: One year with possible extension
Schedule: 5/2 schedule with participation in an on-call rotation
Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico

This opportunity is based in Carlsbad, New Mexico and supports maintenance execution within an engineering and equipment environment. The role focuses on safe, planned mechanical maintenance, technical history recording, permit coordination, and continuous improvement of job packs. Candidates with hands-on experience in pumps, compression systems, vapor recovery units, gas lift compression, or instrument air systems will be well aligned to this position.

• Experience carrying out mechanical maintenance work in an engineering or equipment-focused environment
• Hands-on background in one or more of the following areas: centrifugal pumps, gear pumps, LACT systems, PDP pumps, vapor recovery units, gas lift compression, or instrument air systems and dryers
• Experience executing planned work and identifying safety issues before and during maintenance activities
• Experience recording technical history using workgroup tools, data sheets, or similar maintenance documentation systems

• Must live near Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Ability to actively participate in the use of on-the-job safety tools
• Ability to review job packs and provide feedback on improvements
• Effective communication skills with the ability to clearly describe field conditions and recommend remediation steps
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to support others in a collaborative environment
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and changing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to request permits and raise issues when permits cannot be issued within the required timeframe

• Willingness to learn across additional mechanical disciplines with training provided by the company

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.