Crude Oil Pipeline Mechanic at MV Purchasing, LLC. in Electra, TX

MVP Holdings is a privately owned energy logistics company headquartered in Wichita, KS. MVP and its subsidiaries provide gathering, transportation, processing, storage, distribution, marketing and other midstream services to independent oil and natural gas producers, refiners of petroleum and products and other market participants located throughout the United States.

We are currently looking for a Crude Oil Pipeline Mechanic to join our field operations team in Electra, TX. This is a field-based industrial position responsible for all aspects of repairs, preventative maintenance, testing and identifying maintenance issues on our crude oil pipelines and gathering systems. This is not an automotive, diesel truck, or small engine repair role. Our ideal candidate will be hard-working, self-motivated, and eager to learn. This position would be a great opportunity for someone with a mechanical background in oil and gas, refining, industrial plant maintenance, or millwright work looking to grow or build upon that experience.

Essential Functions

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on pipeline mechanical equipment, including centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, mainline station valves, valve actuators, and pig launchers and receivers.
• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems at pipeline facilities, compressor stations, and other operational assets.
• Conduct routine inspections of pipelines, station piping, tanks, and rotating equipment to identify equipment deficiencies, leaks, excessive wear, and other mechanical issues.
• Assist with maintenance of LACT units, meters, and provers used for crude oil custody transfer.
• Read and work from P&IDs, equipment manuals, and facility drawings.
• Install, replace, align, and test mechanical components including bearings, seals, couplings, belts, motors, valves, and piping assemblies.
• Complete work orders, maintenance records, and inspection documentation accurately.

Other Functions

• Complete other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to obtain and maintain all certifications for Operator Qualifications, Safety, and any other regulatory requirements.
• Strong commitment to job safety, understanding company policies and company practices, and staying informed and following regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret alignment sheets, schematics, and P&IDs, as well as perform basic mathematical calculations (additions, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals).
• Proficient in written and verbal English communication.
• Exhibit ability and desire to work independently and as part of a team as required.
• Utilize basic computer skills, including spreadsheet and word processing applications, and possess the technical capacity to learn other software programs as needed.
• Internally motivated to start tasks and projects and committed to follow them until completion.
• Organized; able to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks and projects effectively.
• Attention to detail and ability to catch errors and inconsistencies in own work.
• Ability to critically evaluate complex situations and make decisions.

Education, Certifications, License

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Requires a valid Driver’s License.

Work Experience

• Mechanical maintenance expereince in a pipeline, midstream, refinery, petrochemical, or industrial plant setting.
• Hands on expereince with industrial pumps, valves, and rotating equipment.
• 1+ year(s) of direct oil field experience is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use arms, legs, and moving the whole body.
• Ability to walk, climb, stoop, reach, crawl, crouch, stand and kneel for an extensive amount of time.
• Ability to grasp and use hand tools and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 lbs. frequently.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperature due to weather conditions and operating conditions.
• Ability to frequently travel to field sites.
• Ability to periodically travel for extended periods of time.
• Ability to be available for responding to emergency situations after work hours, nights, weekends, and on call as needed.

Travel

• 5%