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Field Operator II

Midland, TX · On-site

$45.82/hr

... oil and gas production facilities and wells while ensuring reliable production, equipment integrity ... Monitor alarms and report equipment or shutdown system deficiencies. * Assist Wellwork personnel ...

Field Operator II

Midland, TX · On-site

$45.82/hr

... oil and gas production facilities and wells while ensuring reliable production, equipment integrity ... Monitor alarms and report equipment or shutdown system deficiencies. * Assist Wellwork personnel ...

Oilfield Cementing Operator

Bakersfield, CA

$18.25 - $22.50/hr

Given the nature of oil field service work, the ability to communicate effectively with others is ... Entry-Level Job Family: Operations Product Service Line: Cementing Full Time / Part Time: ...

Oilfield Cementing Operator

Bakersfield, CA

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

Given the nature of oil field service work, the ability to communicate effectively with others is ... Entry-Level Job Family: Operations Product Service Line: Cementing Full Time / Part Time: ...

Oilfield Cementing Operator

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

Given the nature of oil field service work, the ability to communicate effectively with others is ... Entry-Level Job Family: Operations Product Service Line: Cementing Full Time / Part Time: ...

Oilfield Cementing Operator

Bakersfield, CA

$18.25 - $22.50/hr

Given the nature of oil field service work, the ability to communicate effectively with others is ... Entry-Level Job Family: Operations Product Service Line: Cementing Full Time / Part Time: ...

Ranch Hand

Fort Stockton, TX · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

... the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and ... the oil field, farming ranch, or a mechanic/machine shop is highly preferred • Must have an ...

Ranch Hand

Fort Stockton, TX

$14 - $18.75/hr

... the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and ... the oil field, farming ranch, or a mechanic/machine shop is highly preferred Must have an active ...

Ranch Hand

Fort Stockton, TX · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

... the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and ... the oil field, farming ranch, or a mechanic/machine shop is highly preferred • Must have an ...

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As of Jul 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level oil field shutdown in the United States is $24.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Oil Field Shutdown job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,407 per year, or $24.7 per hour.
NGL Field Technician, Midland Midstream

NGL Field Technician, Midland Midstream

Phillips 66

Midland, TX • On-site

$70K - $123K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 14 days ago


Phillips 66 rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 86 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

37th of 75 rated oil and gas companies


Job description

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future
What To Expect:
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 such activities as 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. Employee(s) in this position may have some environmental or safety activities associated with their responsibilities.The Field Technician will report to our office in Midland, TX.
*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:
  • Maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, inspect, and repair of end devices and electrical equipment.
  • Conducts routine inspection of equipment and facilities (equipment health, security, AVO- Audio, Visual, Olfactory), operation of natural gas liquid pump and meter stations (to include mainline valves).
  • Conducts pipeline pigging, filter changes, and I LI tool runs, etc.
  • Responsible for Startup, Shutdown, and operating NGL equipment.
  • Performing and providing technical support for installations, maintenance, and repairs of mechanical, electrical, and rotating equipment.
  • Performing planned maintenance checks and calibration and timely submits appropriate reports.
  • Reading and understanding P&ID's
  • Maintaining l&E skills by attending training sessions and on-the-job training.
  • Maintains pipeline ROW such as markers, signs, and vegetation, exposures.
  • Maintains One-Call - Pipeline Locating, encroachment, excavation & crossing.
  • Maintains records in accordance with Pipeline regulatory requirements.
  • Conducts routine inspection, calibration and repair of meter and associated equipment (measurement meter, ultrasonic meter, flow computer)
  • Assist with pulling composite samples and proving measurement meters.
  • Performs maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment such as block valves, control valves, air compressors, manual valve actuators, etc.
  • Performs maintenance and repair of and fixed equipment such as filters (all types), strainers, dehydration systems, etc.
  • Conducts routine inspection, such as transmitters, switches, fire eyes, hazardous gas detection, level detection, etc.
  • Operate PLC, HMI equipment, software, pipeline valves and actuators.
  • Maintain and repair motor control equipment.

What You'll Bring - Required:
  • Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
  • 3 or more years of experience working with Pipeline maintenance or operation, l&E, and mechanical pump experience.
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Currently live or be willing to relocate within 35 miles of the reporting locations.
  • Maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Willing and able to with or without reasonable accommodations:
    • Lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
    • Occasionally exerts pulling force of 130 pounds.
    • Occasionally climb A-frame ladders, including heights up to 45 feet for tank service.
    • Regularly stoops, squats, kneels, and crouches for durations up to 30 minutes,
    • Works extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays,
    • Works safely near large, hot, high-speed machines.

What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred:
  • Completion of Tech school program
  • Knowledge of Allen Bradley Control/Compact Logic or Siemens Control systems.
  • Troubleshooting electrical problems
  • Reading manufacturer specifications or blueprints to assemble or disassemble complex systems.
  • Repairing and installing instrumentation and electrical equipment
  • Working Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

Compensation Range
This position has a base salary range of $70,200 - $123,200
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 07/20/2026.
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

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