Temporary Oil & Gas Produced Water Desalination Maintenance Technician

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