Compressor Technician - Kermit, TX

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ConocoPhillips's Lower 48 segment consists of operations located in the 48 contiguous U.S. states, with a portfolio mainly consisting of low cost of supply, short cycle time, resource-rich unconventional plays and commercial operations. The majority of our acreage is unconventional. Based on 2025 production volumes, the Lower 48 is our largest segment and contributed 67 percent of our consolidated liquids production and 74 percent of our consolidated natural gas production. In 2025, net production averaged 1,484 MBOED.

Overview As a  Compressor Technician,  you’ll play a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant compressor performance across our assets. Based in  Kermit, TX  you’ll support new site construction, equipment installation, and ongoing optimization of compression systems. You’ll work closely with the Gas Lift/Compression Foreman, vendors, and field teams to drive operational excellence. Preference will be given to candidates who live within an hour’s commute of the work area.        This is a  Safety-Sensitive Position .

Ensure safe and environmentally compliant operations for all company ‑ owned and rental compressors.    Train operators on shutdowns and safety devices. Verify devices are installed, tested, and functional.    Train field teams to meet or exceed environmental laws, rules, and regulations across all sites.    Support preparation, installation, startup, and performance of new compressor units.    Oversee site construction, equipment layout, and piping for new installations to meet design and compliance standards.    Coordinate operating conditions and evaluate vendor proposals for new installs. Secure required approvals for rental or purchase agreements.    Serve as the field point of contact for compressor vendors. Align on scope, timelines, and performance expectations.    Monitor and optimize compressor performance. Identify efficiency opportunities and operational risks.    Collaborate with operations engineers to recommend unit replacements or alternate lift solutions. Manage changes through plan, execute, and verify.    Assist pumpers and production foremen/supervisors with compressor issues to restore runtime and throughput fast.    Set up and maintain tracking tools with operations engineers and Compression Leads to measure runtime, mechanical availability, fuel usage, throughput, and environmental compliance.    Set up and troubleshoot alarm configurations for operators, coordinating with vendors when needed.    Document incidents and abnormal operations. Report findings and corrective actions to the supervisor