Field Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Tech is responsible for ensuring all maintenance contractors adhere to industry work practices in the field concerning Preventative Maintenance and Repair projects being completed in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. The position requires the individual to work independently and to have the ability to work cooperatively with third party vendors as well as internal team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Contractor supervision of routine field tasks

· Oversee and coordinate 3rd party vendors on Sabine job sites (technicians and roustabouts).

· Supervise pipeline repairs

· Annual property maintenance

· Quarterly and annual wellhead greasing

· Rotating equipment maintenance, repairs, installs, and removals

· SWDs, cooler, gas and air compressors, generators, dehys, water filters

· P5 and P&A equipment removal and location cleanup.

· D.O.T. Valve maintenance

· High pressure choke and flow beam repairs

· Familiarity with Job Safety Analysis process and implementing JSA’s with contractors.

· Identify high risk activities and be present for their safe execution in the field.

· Assist in procedure writing of Standard Operating Procedures for PM tasks.

· Ability to bid material and labor quotes and generate project estimates for PM work.

· Review and approve purchase requisitions and field tickets.

· Ability to input daily activity and cost reports into daily job reporting software [Rimbase and Fast Field].

· Conduct site inspections as well as correct and report all safety and environmental concerns.

· Assist Pipeline Foreman as required in maintaining or completing PHMSA pipeline regulation tasks.

· Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

· Demonstrate performance toward continuous improvements and operational excellence.

· Maintain acceptable qualifications related to assigned tasks.

· Obtain and keep current Operator Qualifications.

· Other duties as assigned by management

· Ability to work in office as well a field

· Required to be available to respond to calls during nonworking hours

· Weekend/Holiday work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

· Effective communication skills with both internal and external organizations.

· Must have basic to intermediate level computer skills including knowledge of MS Office.

· Working knowledge of standard facility construction and dirt work techniques.

· Extensive knowledge of SWD pump operations and gas engine mechanical basics.

· Working knowledge of High-Pressure production equipment used in the field

· Good verbal and written communication skills.

· Familiarity with TCEQ and emissions testing.

· Familiarity with conducting pipeline PRV inspections and cathodic potential checks.

· Ability to work independently unsupervised or in a team environment.

· Ability to bid and prioritize tasks, analyze data, and make recommendations.

· Ability to follow company operating policies, practices and regulatory requirements.

· Operator Qualified certificates to work on regulated pipelines.

· Ability to lead and champion a high safety culture with internal and external coworkers.

· Minimum of 5 years of related experience in equipment maintenance, oil and gas construction or production including solid relationships with existing maintenance vendors.

· Strong understanding of mechanical, rotational, and pneumatic equipment used in gas industry.

· Experience and knowledge of materials, fuels, lubricants used in oil and gas maintenance.

· Experience using the following equipment: Personal Computers, Cathodic and Norm Measurement Devices, Gas Monitoring Devices

EDUCATION:

· High School Diploma

· Associates degree in mech technology preferred, or multiple years equivalent field experience

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require Sabine Oil & Gas to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called “sponsorship” for an employment-based visa status.
• Are you willing to complete a pre-employment drug screening?
• Are you able to be available for on-call response during nonworking hours?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Oil & gas: 5 years (Required)
• Mechanical knowledge: 5 years (Required)
• Maintenance: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kilgore, TX 75662 (Required)

Work Location: In person