Plant Mechanic

Location:

Mentone, TX, US, 79754

Req ID: 2702

Western Midstream is a master limited partnership formed to own, develop, acquire, and operate midstream assets. We are 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, and disposing of produced water for our customers.

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

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.

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

Western Midstream is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating and promoting applicants and employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

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