Rod Pump Mechanic

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Job Summary

The Rod Pump Mechanic position is responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all pumping units and associated equipment for all Murphy’s US Onshore production facilities. The Rod Pump Mechanic will ensure all activities are completed safely, meet regulatory requirements, and follow cost effective approved procedures.

This Rod Pump Mechanic will actively participate in the execution of work in a safe manner to help reduce unplanned downtime events, reduce operating costs through a planned preventative maintenance program. In order to succeed, the position holder will possess strong interpersonal communication skills, ability to interface and influence other teams in the Houston office and field.

Responsibilities

Perform work in compliance with the company’s safe work practice and procedure

Wear protective personal equipment appropriate to the environment and company policies

Participation in Health, Safety and Environment program

Read blueprints, schematics to determine work procedures

Install, troubleshoot, and align a variety of surface equipment, prime movers, gearboxes, power transmission, hydraulics

Inspection and examination of equipment to detect malfunctions and damaged parts

Clean, lubricate and perform preventive maintenance

Operation of overhead cranes, fork trucks, scissors lift and snorkel lift

Work with minimum supervision using written or verbal work orders

Perform housekeeping to maintain clean, neat and safe workspace

Participate in continuous improvement and identify areas to enhance process and efficiency

Utilize SAP throughout planning and execution of a job

Coordinate all major repair activity through SAP

Close out work in SAP by providing accurate work description and data

Maintain a valid critical spares list in inventory to minimize down time risk

Execute the preventative maintenance schedule from SAP

Help plan short term and long-term preventative maintenance schedule

Respond to unplanned downtime events and emergency situations

Follow process and procedure around work order generation, tracking of progress and final closeout of job

Participate in root cause failure analysis

Interact with other teams including Health, Safety and Environment, Operations, Engineering, Accounting support & special projects

Licenses/Certifications

Valid driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle is required

Qualification/Requirements

High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.

Minimum 2 years of Oilfield maintenance experience or other relevant industry experience

Heavy duty mechanical experience

Understanding equipment life cycle maintenance and operation

Education or direct experience oilfield surface equipment, prime movers, belts, pulley, engines, and motors

Familiar with Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Assemble, disassemble, repair and maintenance of oilfield pumping units

Team player with good interpersonal, coaching, and mentoring skills

Ability to work at heights

Mathematical and mechanical ability

Analytical approach to problem solving

Strong mechanical skills using basic tools including impacts, shovels, hammer wrenches, sledgehammer

Analytical problem solver and decision maker with a focus on delivery of cost-effective solutions

Good oral and written communication skills and proficient with Microsoft Excel, Work and Outlook

Actively communicate with other teams within Murphy to help support continuous improvement

Safe and proper handling of shop power equipment, ordinary hand tools, and power tools

Knowledgeable and proficient in interpreting specifications and drawings

Installation, troubleshooting, repair, alignment of mechanical equipment

Effective communication skills both oral and written

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Knowledge of rules and regulations of government regulatory institutions

Experience with Permit to Work, Mechanical Isolation Standards and Risk Assessment

Successful candidate must reside within 70-miles of Jourdanton, TX

Physical requirements typically include standing, stooping, walking, climbing, lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and wearing various personal protective equipment (PPE) in extreme variations of temperature year-round. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential, physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

Respect people, safety, environment and the law

Follow through on commitments

Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

Offer solution

Step up and lead

Don’t settle for “good enough”

Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

Show resilience

Lean into challenges

Support each other

Consider the implications

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