Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Job Title: Automation / Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician

Location: Andrews/Goldsmith/Odessa, TX Region (Field-Based)

Schedule: Full-Time

Reports To: I&E Supervisor

Position Summary

We’re looking for a highly skilled and versatile I&E Technician to join our field operations team. This role sits at the intersection of instrumentation, electrical systems, and industrial control technology in a high-demand oil and gas production environment. You’ll work hand-in-hand with both IT and OT teams—including SCADA, Measurement, and Field Operations—to maintain, troubleshoot, and support automated production assets across the region.

The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of plant-wide controls and electrical systems, with hands‑on experience in PLC‑based logic systems, HMI hardware, and turbine process control. This is a boots‑on‑ground role that plays a direct role in keeping energy flowing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support field deployment, commissioning, and maintenance of instrumentation, power systems, and industrial control components.
• Assist in the layout and buildout of I/O, logic flow, and wiring for automated equipment—including PLCs, RTUs, and control panels.
• Conduct field diagnostics and troubleshoot signals, faults, and electrical failures across a range of oilfield assets.
• Connect to and analyze PLC/RTU logic (no programming required) using software tools and established narratives.
• Interface with HMI terminals and deploy configurations for control panels (Beijer, Panel View, Red Lion, etc.).
• Collaborate with the SCADA and Measurement teams to optimize signal quality and system uptime.
• Troubleshoot low‑to‑medium‑voltage electrical systems (12
  
  VDC–600
  
  VAC) and perform basic repairs.
• Provide support during equipment upgrades, new site builds, and instrumentation installations.
• Maintain accurate records of service work, inspections, and corrective actions.

Participate in on‑call rotations to respond to urgent field issues as they arise.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Practical knowledge of common PLC hardware (Allen‑Bradley, ABB, Modicon, Control Wave, Fisher ROC, etc.)
• Familiarity with control system logic and design documentation (control narratives, ladder logic, I/O lists)
• Understanding of field communications protocols:
  Modbus, HART, serial, and Ethernet‑based signals
• Hands‑on experience with industrial networking (cell modems, radios, routers, switches — brands like Fortinet, Sierra Wireless, Freewave)
• Background in turbine control systems or artificial lift devices such as POCs, ESPs, and plunger lift (a strong advantage)
• Exposure to SCADA platforms—especially Cyg Net or similar distributed control systems
• ASIC miner systems knowledge (a bonus, not a requirement)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate or associate’s degree in automation, instrumentation, or electronics preferred
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in a field‑based I&E, automation, or oilfield maintenance role
• Proficiency with computers and field connectivity tools (MS Office, Acrobat, FTP clients, serial converters, etc.)
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to interface across field and engineering teams

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