Mechanical Technician II
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States
Depends on Experience
Sector:
Posted: 4/2/2026
Ref: BH-331903-1
Mechanical Technician II
Class: Equipment and Mechanical
Equipment Supported (Primary Focus)
Main Functions
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.
Class: Equipment and Mechanical
Equipment Supported (Primary Focus)
- VRU Compressor Packages
- Leroi screw compressors
- FS Curtis screw compressors
- Boss screw compressors
- TamRotor screw compressors
- Gas Lift Compression Systems
- Small-frame Ariel JGA‑4 gas lift compressors
- Reciprocating & Instrument Air Compressors
- Ingersoll Rand
- Quincy
- Saylor-Beall
- Atlas Copco
- Diesel Generator Packages
- John Deere engines
- Perkins engines
- Pumping Equipment
- LACT positive displacement piston (PDP) pumps
- Centrifugal pumps
Main Functions
- Perform mechanical maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on rotating and packaged equipment
- Support mechanical engineers with planning, inspection, testing, and execution of mechanical work
- Participate in planning and execution of field maintenance activities in accordance with safety and operational requirements
- Assist mechanical engineers with planning and testing of mechanical components and equipment, including engines, compressors, pumps, instruments, and controls
- Review job packs and validate scope, materials, and safety requirements prior to execution
- Identify safety issues associated with assigned jobs and ensure mitigation or removal prior to work
- Actively participate in all required on-the-job safety tools and processes
- Execute work as planned and notify supervision of deviations or constraints
- Request permits and notify Supervisor if permits cannot be obtained within 30 minutes of request
- Record technical and maintenance history as required (e.g., Global Reliability Tool (GRT), data sheets)
- Provide feedback on job pack quality and improvement opportunities to Execution FLS
- Assist with preparation of proposals and cost estimates when required
- Discipline-appropriate certification(s) or equivalent hands-on mechanical experience
- Demonstrated experience working on VRU compressors, gas lift systems, reciprocating and screw compressors, diesel generators, and pumps
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly describe field conditions and recommend corrective actions
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and without direct authority
- Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, changing priorities, and variable workloads
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
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.
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