Equipment Tech

Equipment Tech Schedule: 8/6
No man camp or per diem provided. 
Truck and tools are provided.  

Description We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Equipment Tech in our Reliability and Maintenance Group. The position will be based in New Mexico Delaware Basin (Carlsbad, NM Area).

Roles & Responsibilities This position is accountable, cooperatively with other line functions, to meet the goals in Safety, Environmental and Production. Contribution to meet these goals will be achieved by maintaining the workplace in a safe and reliable condition in addition to, but not limited to, the following:

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate, as our highest priority.
• Assure compliance to Policy and Procedure expectations/standards (MOC's, PSSR's, Procedures, Audits, etc.).
• Ensure others, including yourself, are respected, supported and encouraged to grow and succeed in their job.
• Execute the high-speed compressor maintenance program and maintenance practices.
• Maintain the assigned tools, equipment and parts inventory to execute the high-speed compressor maintenance program and maintenance practices.
• Manage backlog of work orders to maintain compressor uptime and reliability.
• Provide technical expertise to identify ways to reduce costs and improve process uptime and mechanical reliability.
• Support compression surveillance to maximize uptime and throughput.
• Support OPEX reduction and compression optimization initiatives.
• Responsible for housekeeping and safety in assigned work and areas.
• Upon Supervisory approval, coordinate the use of contract resources to accomplish the Team's mission.
• Cooperate with other company groups to meet business goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Must have valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Minimum of 1-3 years industrial maintenance experience in maintaining and repairing rotating equipment (i.e. Pumps, Compressors, VRUs).
• Experience in maintaining and repairing high-speed compressors and engines in the horsepower range of 500 to 2500 HP.
• Thorough knowledge of oil and gas industry surface equipment types and applications.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform root cause failure analysis.
• Capable of basic troubleshooting of automation and electrical equipment.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office software.

Safety and Physical Requirements

• This role is occasionally subject to possible hazards (e.g. chemical, extreme heat or cold, exposed heights).
• Ability to travel to all areas in the facility, which may require climbing, ascending and descending stairs, and traveling long distances as required.
• Lifting, carrying, stooping and reaching.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Ability to respond to audible and visual alarms.
• Ability to communicate verbally and/or in written form.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.