Field Technician, Panhandle Midstream
About the role
The Field Technician, Panhandle Midstream is responsible for operational, mechanical and instrument/electrical functions, including inspection, 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
- Carry out routine inspections of equipment and facilities (equipment health, security, AVO- Audio, Visual, Olfactory)
- Operate liquid handling systems and dehydration systems
- Handle startup, shutdown, and operation of gas compression equipment
- Maintain pipeline right-of-way (ROW) such as markers, signs, and vegetation, exposures
- Maintain One-Call - Pipeline Locating, encroachment, excavation & Crossing
- Keep records in accordance with Pipeline regulatory requirements
- Conduct routine inspection, calibration, and repair of meters and associated equipment (meter tube/plates, ultrasonic meter, flow computer)
- Perform maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment such as block valves, control valves, air compressors, manual valve actuators, etc.
- Perform maintenance and repair of fixed equipment such as filters (all types), strainers, dehydration systems, etc.
- Conduct routine inspection, such as transmitters, switches, fire eyes, hazardous gas detection, level detection, etc.
- Operate PLC, HMI equipment, software, pipeline valves and actuators
- Operate booster stations
- Perform maintenance and repair of motor control equipment
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- High School Diploma or GED
- Currently live, or willing to relocate if selected, within 35 miles of one of the reporting locations (Perryton or Canadian, TX)
- Valid driver’s license
- Willing and able to perform/comply with the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally exert pulling force of 130 pounds
- Regularly stoop, squat, kneel, and crouch for durations up to 30 minutes
- Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Occasional afterhours call outs, based on business need
- Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines
- Work inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, and humidity
- Work in loud environment
- Periodically pull/push doors open to move around the gas plant
- Occasionally climb A-frame ladders
Preferred
- Work experience in Pipeline maintenance or operation and natural gas compression
- 3 or more years of oil and gas experience
Pay
This position has a base salary range of $65,000 – $105,820. 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.
Benefits
At Phillips 66, providing access to high-quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. 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