Mechanic III

Apache - Pecos, TX

Pecos, TX

Oil and Gas Extraction

About the position

The Mechanic III, for Apache Corporation will be a member of Apache's Onshore Production Operations team at the company's Pecos, TX office reporting to the Maintenance Foreman Sr. This role will be primarily responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of 'control air' air compressors, and all equipment associated with the compressor facility.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operation and maintenance of 'control air' air compressors, and all equipment associated with compressor facility
• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate daily maintenance and construction activities
• Work with team members to set expectations and standards for contractor performance, including ensuring that they understand and abide by all of Apache's environmental, safety, and operational standards
• Coordinate and assist with compressor overhauls, compressor station readings and work in a team environment
• Check for proper operation of all pumps and dump valves
• Check air compressors, filters oil levels, belts, pressures and bleed lines
• Perform visual inspection on all equipment daily, making necessary repairs
• Accurately record all above information and any performed maintenance
• Perform scheduled oil changes on all equipment in a timely manner and perform routine maintenance according to manufacturer's specifications
• Notify supervisor when problems are suspected
• Order, stock, and label spare equipment needed to keep facility in operation
• Operate in a safe and environmentally sound manner
• Stay in contact with vendors for equipment, oils, chemicals, and filters for updated revisions and recommendations
• Review One-Call notifications, reply accordingly and record
• Keep facility clean and neat
• Must be able to legally operate a vehicle and have the ability to wear respirator protection and personal protective equipment as required
• Respond 24/7 to emergency call outs

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required
• Must be able to troubleshoot and diagnose engine and compressor problems quickly and efficiently
• Must have experience in troubleshooting multiple types of compressors
• Must be safety minded and goal oriented with 5 or more years of related industry experience
• Excellent time management skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with PC-based computer applications
• Knowledge of safe working procedures
• Attention to detail

Nice-to-haves

• Construction experience is a plus
• Occasionally may be required to lift, carry, push or pull 10-100 pounds
• Occasionally may require squatting, crawling and climbing
• Frequently may require bending, reaching above shoulders, reaching to the floor, reading, writing, working at heights and working around moving machinery
• Frequently exposed to marked changes in weather conditions including temperature and humidity
• Continuously exposed to dust, fumes and gases
• Continuously works independently without supervision and requires quick or important decision making
• Job is classified as including medium physical work