Job Description

Specific Responsibilities

The Mechanic II for Apache Corporation will be a member of Apache’s Onshore Production Operations team at the company’s Pecos, TX office reporting to the Maintenance Foreman Sr. 
 
This role will be primarily responsible for the following:

•    Responsible for daily operation and maintenance of water station flood pumps, sumps, transfer pumps, “control air” air compressors, and all equipment associated with compressor facility
•    Perform compressor overhauls, take daily compressor station readings and work in a team environment
•    Check for proper operation of all pumps and dump valves
•    Check all fluid levels and operation of lubricators
•    Check air compressors, filters oil levels, belts, pressures and bleed lines
•    Perform visual inspection on all equipment daily, making necessary repairs
•    Accurately record all above information and any performed maintenance
•    Achieve CO2 operations certification
•    Perform oil changes on all equipment in a timely manner
•    Notify supervisor when problems are suspected
•    Order, stock, and label spare equipment needed to keep facility in operation
•    Operate in a safe and environmentally sound manner
•    Stay in contact with vendors for equipment, oils, chemicals, and filters for updated revisions and recommendations
•    Keep facility clean and neat
•    Must be able to drive a vehicle and have the ability to wear respirator protection and personal protective equipment, as required
•    Respond 24/7 to emergency call outs
•    Perform routine maintenance according to manufacturer’s specifications

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

•    High school diploma or equivalent required
•    Must have CAT 3516 WPW and ULB engine experience as well as Ariel compressor experience   
•    Must be able to trouble shoot and diagnose engine and compressor problems quickly and efficiently and be able to use the CAT ET program 
•    Must be safety minded and goal oriented with 3-5 years related experience
•    Job is classified as medium physical work
•    Occasionally may be required to lift, carry, push or pull 10-100 pounds
•    Occasionally may require squatting, crawling and climbing
•    Frequently may require bending, reaching above shoulders, reaching to the floor, reading, writing, working at heights and working around moving machinery
•    Frequently exposed to marked changes in weather conditions including temperature and humidity
•    Continuously exposed to dust, fumes and gases
•    Continuously works independently without supervision and requires quick or important decision making

Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate and exhibit the following core competencies:

Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success;
Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
Culture: Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.

Company Overview

Our primary product is energy, and where there is affordable, abundant energy, people are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living. We are committed to providing oil and natural gas in more innovative and sustainable ways to help meet the world's energy needs.

Apache Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of APA Corporation (NASDAQ: APA). Apache and other affiliated subsidiaries have operations in the United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom's North Sea and exploration opportunities offshore Suriname.

For additional information about APA Corporation, please visit: www.apacorp.com.