Equipment Tech IV

Overview

The Equipment Technician role is to support the Reliability and Maintenance Group in the New Mexico Delaware Basin. This position will focus heavily on high-speed compressor maintenance, rotating equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and maximizing compressor uptime while maintaining strong safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on high-speed compressors, engines, pumps, VRUs, and other rotating equipment.
• Execute the high-speed compressor maintenance program and established maintenance practices.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment issues and assist with root cause failure analysis.
• Support compression surveillance to maximize equipment uptime and throughput.
• Maintain assigned tools, equipment, and parts inventory needed for compressor maintenance.
• Manage work-order backlog to maintain compressor reliability and uptime.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operating costs and improve mechanical reliability.
• Support compression optimization and OPEX reduction initiatives.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of automation and electrical equipment.
• Follow company policies and procedures, including MOCs, PSSRs, procedures, and audits.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe working conditions in assigned areas.
• Coordinate contract resources when approved by supervision.
• Work closely with other teams and departments to meet operational and business goals.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, environmental protection, and production reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Minimum 1–3 years of industrial maintenance experience maintaining and repairing rotating equipment such as:
  • Compressors
  • Pumps
  • VRUs
• Experience maintaining and repairing high-speed compressors and engines ranging from 500–2,500 HP preferred.
• Strong knowledge of oil & gas surface equipment and its applications.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform root cause failure analysis.
• Basic knowledge of troubleshooting automation and electrical equipment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office preferred.
• Must meet all job requirments.