sunvaporLoving, NM
Temporary Oil & Gas Produced Water Desalination Maintenance Technician
$40.00 per hour
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Temporary Oil & Gas Produced Water Desalination Maintenance Technician
sunvaporLoving, NM
5 days ago
$40.00 per hour
Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
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Required Qualifications:
- Field experience with steam systems, desalination processes, or wastewater treatment systems
- Proven experience handling industrial chemicals, including spill prevention and safe handling of hazardous materials such as oxidizers and corrosives
- Hands-on experience with water analysis techniques, including in-field colorimetric testing and jar testing
- Experience working with control panels, instrumentation, and process equipment in an industrial or pilot-scale environment
- Demonstrated experience developing, following, and adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience as approved by the Human Resources Department.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: Temporary
Salary: $40.00 per hour minimum; rate commensurate with experience.
Location: Loving, New Mexico
Anticipated Schedule: Monday through Friday mornings (e.g., 8:00-10:00 a.m.), averaging approximately 2 hours per weekday following completion of training.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work under the direction of the System Owner
- Independently and confidently perform on-site operations and maintenance (O&M) tasks at the produced water desalination pilot plant in Loving, New Mexico.
- Follow established SOPs for daily operations and routine maintenance, including produced water handling, chemical dilution and dosing, piping inspections, and basic equipment maintenance.
- Safely handle and manage chemicals used in produced water pre-treatment.
- Provide hands-on assistance as needed in maintenance activities.
- Receive and respond to system alarms/events as soon as they occur.
- Execute or plan emergency and unscheduled maintenance activities as needed.
- Document completed maintenance activities and report deviations from established plans or expected performance.
- Conduct daily facility performance assessments and identify causes of performance deviations.
- Track and report pre-treatment chemical consumption and other consumables.
- Manage spare parts inventory.
- Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Field experience with steam, desalination, or wastewater treatment systems.
- Field experience with chemicals handling, including spill prevention and handling hazardous chemicals (e.g. oxidizers, corrosives).
- Field experience with water analysis, such as in-field colorimetric methods and jar testing.
- Field experience with control panels, instruments, and process equipment.
- Hands-on abilities as a mechanic; detail-oriented.
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and work at heights greater than 15 feet at times.
- Desire to work outdoors at pilot site, including during summer.
- Familiar with OSHA and ASME safety codes and practices.
- Experience developing and following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Familiarity with basic data entry, such as MS Excel and Google Drive/Sheets. Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Work is performed primarily outdoors at an industrial pilot facility
- Manual dexterity and fine motor skills
- Exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, sun, and wind
- Exposure to chemicals and industrial equipment, requiring proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) Requires standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 40 pounds
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Level
Mid
Salary
$40.00 per hour
Location
Loving, NM
Occupation
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Industry
Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Posted
5 days ago