Field Technician, Carlsbad Midstream
Core
Field Technician responsible for operational, mechanical, and instrument/electrical functions including inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations in midstream pipelines and gas processing.
Role type
Field Technician (Oil & Gas Midstream)
Builds
Safe and reliable pipeline and gas compression operations
Domain
Oil & Gas / Midstream / Pipeline Operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical equipment repair, electrical systems maintenance, pipeline operations, gas compression equipment operation, P&ID reading, pipeline maintenance, instrumentation repair, PLC/HMI operation, motor control maintenance, regulatory record keeping, physical labor (lifting 50lbs, climbing ladders)
Preferred skills
Tech school completion, pipeline maintenance experience, natural gas compression experience, blueprint reading, instrumentation installation, Microsoft Excel/Word proficiency
Technologies
PLC, HMI, P&ID, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Responsibilities
Conduct routine inspection of equipment and facilities, operate liquid handling and dehydration systems, perform pipeline pigging and hydrate management, manage startup/shutdown of gas compression equipment, perform maintenance and repair of mechanical and fixed equipment, maintain pipeline ROW (markers, signs, vegetation), operate PLC and HMI equipment, maintain records per regulatory requirements
Seniority
Mid-level (5+ years experience required)