Compression Mechanic II

Specific Responsibilities

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

•    Daily Operation and Maintenance of compressors, Glycol dehydration unit, B-Tex unit, incinerator, slop tanks, sumps, transfer pumps, “control air” air compressors and all equipment associated with compressor
•    Advanced knowledge of machines, materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction, operating or repair of compression units and Dehydrators. 
•    Compressor mechanic certification preferred, with 7+ years of direct compression operations and maintenance experience.
•    Demonstrated ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, ideas presented through verbal and performance reports. 
•    Primary point of contact between field operations for their assigned area and the compressor rental/service companies.
•    Motivated self-starter capable of working independently and efficiently with little or no supervision. 
•    Proven ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions
•    Assist operating field personnel with troubleshooting of mechanical failure issues. Determine the cause of failure to identify ways to prevent future failures. This may include training of personnel relating to compressor performance, design, troubleshooting, failure analysis and environmental concerns. 
•    Provide data on mechanical failures so trends or widespread problems can be identified early. 
•    Support EH&S departments in ensuring compliance with Air Emissions permits.
•    Coordinate with operations staff to establish PM schedules.
•    All other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

•    High School Diploma or equivalent.
•    Associates Degree preferred.
•    3+ years related experience.
•    General knowledge of safe oil and gas production operations
•    Ability to perform simple mathematic calculations, good mechanical aptitude, good writing skills and have a good safety and driving record
•    Demonstrated proficiency with PC based computer applications and be willing to be a team member

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 and elsewhere.

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

Apache Statement on Hiring

To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to base all employment-related decisions and actions exclusively on employment-related criteria. To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to provide broad dissemination of job opportunities, as consistent with the nature of the positions. To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to review its employment-related policies and actions on a regular basis to ensure that their application is consistent with their intent.

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