Mechanical Technician, Goldsmith/James Lake Field

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

What to Expect


As a Mechanical Technician, Goldsmith/James Lake Field you'll work independently and with others to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks. You will troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensure maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness.

*This position requires the successful completion of an online assessment. If you meet the required qualifications of the position, a link to complete the assessment will be emailed to you immediately after your completed application is received. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the email. The assessment must be completed within 7 days of your application date OR prior to the job posting expiration date, whichever is earlier. The job posting expiration date is listed at the bottom of this job posting. Your assessment results will be valid for one year.

What You'll Do

• Performing maintenance and repairs on engines, compressors and associated components, such as compressor valves, spark plugs, cooling and lubrication systems (auxiliary)
• Leading or performing overhaul of compressors and engines/engine swings, including foundation work, initial alignment, testing, and startup
• Ensuring the safe, effective and efficient performance of maintenance and operation activities in accordance with Company standards and regulatory guidelines
• Complying with company policies, procedures and directives
• Performing required preventive and corrective maintenance on various types of equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Identifying maintenance work and initiating work requests using Maintenance Programs such as Maximo and SAP
• Driving a company owned vehicle within assigned area
• Training less experienced employees and overseeing the work of contract personnel
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical problems with Plant and Field units
• Providing Quality Assurance/Quality Control over 3rd Party contractors performing major maintenance
• Maintain all required operations and safety training including required Operator Qualifications for DOT covered tasks

What You'll Bring (Required Qualifications)

• Legally authorized to work in job posting country
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must maintain a valid driver's license
• 1 or more years of experience in engine and compressor maintenance
• Must be willing and able to reside and respond to a call out within 1 hour of the assigned work location
• Willing and able perform/comply, with or without a reasonable accommodation, with the following:
• Climb various ladders and stairs ranging 5 to 20 feet in height on platforms and catwalks to perform maintenance on equipment as part of this position
• Raise and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally exerts pulling force of 130 pounds
• Walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry material on a daily basis on even and uneven terrain
• Work outside in harsh weather conditions
• Work alone a high percentage of the time
• Work scheduled or unscheduled overtime on an as-needed basis
• Work a rotating on call schedule for your assigned area
• Wear fire-retardant clothing and other personal protective equipment, such as steel-toe boots, ear, head, and eye protection

What Makes You Stand Out

• 1 or more years maintenance/mechanical experience in oil and gas or related industry
• 3 or more years direct experience with reading troubleshooting manuals and drawings
• 3 or more years of direct experience with Caterpillar 3500/3600 and Waukesha VHP engine maintenance and overhaul
• 3 or more years of direct experience with Ariel, Joy, and Superior compressor maintenance and overhaul
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and available maintenance programs (including, but not limited to Maximo and SAP)
• A sound knowledge of code requirements, including OSHA, Process Safety

Compensation Range


This position has a base salary range of $81,000 - $123,200.


At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role's requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.

Midstream


The Phillips 66 Midstream business is a safe, reliable, and trusted provider for the movement, storage, gathering, and processing of liquid or gas energy via pipelines or terminals. We are an industry leader in logistics and operate or manage more than 70,000 miles of pipelines that transport crude oil from oil fields to refineries and finished products from refineries to storage terminals. We operate 39 terminals that supply finished products to consumer gas stations, as well as crude oil and NGL storage terminals and NGL fractionation facilities. Our capabilities include extensive natural gas gathering and processing operations, enhancing our wellhead-to-market strategy. We also provide the connectivity between the various Phillips 66 business units.

Total Rewards

At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being - physical, emotional, social, and financial - is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results - personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards .

Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence.


Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.

To be considered

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 04/10/2026

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Nearest Major Market: Midland
Nearest Secondary Market: Midland