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.
