Field Technician, Odessa, TX

About the role

The Field Technician is responsible for operational, mechanical, and instrument/electrical functions, such as inspection, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations. This work includes supervising/directing field crews, maintaining pipelines in compliance with contracts, regulations, and safety considerations, coordinating with on-site contractors, and ensuring cost-effective and safe operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, inspect, and repair of end devices and electrical equipment.
• Circulate routine inspections of equipment and facilities (equipment health, security, AVO- Audio, Visual, Olfactory), operation of natural gas liquid pump and meter stations (to include mainline valves).
• Conduct pipeline pigging, filter changes, and ILI tool runs, etc.
• Responsible for Startup, Shutdown, and operating NGL equipment.
• Provide technical support for installations, maintenance, and repairs of mechanical, electrical, and rotating equipment.
• Perform planned maintenance checks and calibration and timely submit appropriate reports.
• Read and understand P&ID's
• Keep up-to-date with L&E skills by attending training sessions and on-the-job training.
• Maintain pipeline ROW such as markers, signs, and vegetation, exposures.
• Maintain One-Call - Pipeline Locating, encroachment, excavation & crossing.
• Maintain records in accordance with Pipeline regulatory requirements.
• Circulate routine inspection, calibration and repair of meter and associated equipment (measurement meter, ultrasonic meter, flow computer).
• Aid in pulling composite samples and verifying measurement meters.
• Perform maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment such as block valves, control valves, air compressors, manual valve actuators, etc.
• Perform maintenance and repair of and fixed equipment such as filters (all types), strainers, dehydration systems, etc.
• Circulate routine inspection, such as transmitters, switches, fire eyes, hazardous gas detection, level detection, etc.
• Operate PLC, HMI equipment, software, pipeline valves and actuators.
• Keep up-to-date with motor control equipment.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Currently live or be willing to relocate to within 40 miles of the reporting location
• 1 or more years of oil and gas operations experience
• Willing and able to with or without reasonable accommodations:
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Periodically pull/push doors open to move around the gas plant
• Occasionally exert pulling force of 100 pounds
• Occasionally climb A-frame ladders, including heights up to 45 feet for tank service
• Regularly stoop, squat, kneel, and crouches for durations up to 30 minutes
• Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Respond to and/or remain on call based on on-call work schedule
• Work inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, and humidity
• Work in loud environment
• Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines
• To wear personal protective equipment, such as flame-retardant clothing, eye protection, ear protection, steel-toed boots, hard hat, etc.

Preferred

• Completion of Tech school program
• 3 or more years of experience working with Pipeline maintenance or operation, I&E, and mechanical pump experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley Control/Compact Logic or Siemens Control systems
• Knowledge of variable frequency drives (VFD)
• Experience with repairing and installing instrumentation and electrical equipment
• Experience with troubleshooting electrical problems on 240, 480, and 4160 voltage systems
• Reading manufacturer specifications or blueprints to assemble or disassemble complex systems

Benefits

This position offers a base salary range of $81,000 – $123,200. Additional benefits include an 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.

Phillips 66

Phillips 66 is committed to providing access to high-quality programs and care for you and your family. We maintain a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — to support a high-performing organization. We are committed to improving lives and meeting the world's energy needs today and tomorrow. Learn more about Phillips 66 and our commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

To be considered

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing their eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 07/10/2026. Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be U.S. citizens or nationals, or aliens admitted as permanent residents, refugees, asylees, or temporary residents 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.