Lead Field Mechanic (Permian)

The Lead Field Mechanic (Permian) manages on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of compression systems, leading field mechanics, performing complex diagnostics (mechanical/electrical/controls), ensuring safety, optimizing up time, and interfacing with OEMs and operators, focusing on equipment reliability in demanding Permian Basin conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing day-to-day work direction, training, and technical assistance to a team of mechanics, and monitoring their progress and performance.
• Ensuring that all safety regulations, policies (such as Lockout/Tag-out procedures), and environmental protocols are strictly followed in the field.
• Assisting with scheduling and prioritizing work orders and preventative maintenance (PM) to ensure timely completion and efficient operations.
• Acting as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries and coordinating with management and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Performing complex inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on a variety of heavy equipment, mechanical systems (hydraulic, electrical, transmission, brake, etc.).
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records of all maintenance, repairs, parts used, and labor, often using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Developing, reviewing, and revising maintenance and repair operating procedures and ensuring all required reports and documentation are completed accurately.
• Any other tasks as business needs require.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems is preferred.
• Experience with diagnostic software and ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Welding and fabrication skills.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and controls, including PLCs and sensors, for integrating and troubleshooting control systems.
• The ability to work independently in remote and demanding field environments.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license that meets the Company’s insurance requirements.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Physical Requirements:

• Safely drive and operate a company vehicle, including precise operation of vehicle controls such as the steering wheel, pedals, and gear shifter.
• Stay physically engaged, focused, alert, and responsive during extended shifts of 10+ hours.
• Maintain strong situational and visual awareness in busy, noisy environments, such as truck yards and loading docks.
• Respond to verbal instructions and audible alarms.
• Maintain hand-eye coordination for the safe handling and operation of equipment and tools.
• Stand or walk for much of the workday, including periods exceeding 8 hours.
• Walk and stand on uneven terrain in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, dust, rain, and high-noise environments.
• Climb ladders, stairs, and equipment.
• Reach above shoulder level and work in confined spaces while wearing full PPE.
• Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and crouch while performing job tasks.
• Push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to steel-toed boots, coveralls, hard hats or bump caps, safety glasses, and appropriate gloves, as needed.

Schedule: 10 days on/ 4 days off rotation; 12-hour shifts

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Reports To: Manager, Wellsite Technology & Maintenance