Job Title: Commissioning Specialist (Compressor)
Duration: 12 months (possibility of extension)
Schedule: 8/6 10hr – Thursday hitch, with OT as needed - Rotators
Location: Midland, TX
This opportunity supports compressor commissioning and decommissioning work within a field-based oil and gas environment in Midland. The role offers involvement in pressure testing, final inspections, PSSRs, compressor facility operations, and new unit start-up activities, with regular interaction across operations, maintenance, and construction teams. This position is well suited to candidates with gas compression, mechanical, and oilfield experience who are looking to contribute to critical facility performance and operational readiness.
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent certification
Required Experience:
- Mechanical or oilfield related experience
- 2.5 years of relevant experience
- Experience supporting compressor operations or compressor facility environments
Required Skills:
- Commissioning and decommissioning of conventional and high pressure compressors
- Ability to coordinate pressure tests and bring new units online
- Inspection of new builds and expansions during the construction process
- Final inspections and PSSR activities
- Basic troubleshooting and equipment diagnosis, repair, and replacement awareness
- Understanding of daily gas compressor and compressor facility operations
- Ability to maintain up-to-date reporting of facility operations and responsibilities required for the JBPE
- Strong coordination and communication with foremen, compressor operators, mechanics, lease operators, and contractors
- Technological efficiency
Required Certifications:
- Current valid vehicle operator’s license with an insurable driving record
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior compressor gas lift operations experience
- Knowledge of ancillary compressor equipment including fuel gas skids and engines for gas driven machines
- Knowledge of medium voltage transformers, VFDs, and motors for electric machines
- Knowledge of common automation and control equipment related to gas compression
- Prior mechanical and/or oil field experience
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