Odessa VFD Technician

Location: Odessa, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Industry: Variable Frequency Drives / Industrial Automation / Electrical Equipment

Company: Confidential – Leading Industrial Electrical & Automation Service Provider

Compensation: $42-$55/hr + Overtime

Our client is an established industrial electrical and automation solutions provider, supporting customers across oil & gas, energy production and industrial markets.

Specialising in variable frequency drives (VFDs), electric motors, motor control systems and associated electrical equipment, they provide technical services, troubleshooting, repairs and field support to industrial customers.

Due to continued demand, they are seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to support their operations in Odessa, TX, and the surrounding Permian Basin region.

The Field Service Technician will be responsible for installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing VFDs, industrial motor controls and associated electrical equipment at customer sites.

This is a hands-on, field-based position requiring strong electrical troubleshooting skills, experience working with industrial drive systems and the ability to independently diagnose and resolve technical issues.

• Install, commission, troubleshoot and repair variable frequency drives (VFDs) and industrial motor control systems.
• Diagnose electrical and electronic faults involving drives, motors, control panels and associated equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs on industrial electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC motors, motor starters, contractors, relays and electrical control circuits.
• Configure and adjust VFD parameters to meet operational requirements.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Use multimeters, insulation testers and other diagnostic equipment to identify electrical faults.
• Support troubleshooting of PLCs, control panels and industrial automation equipment.
• Conduct equipment testing, start-ups and commissioning at customer facilities.
• Provide technical support to customers, identifying equipment issues and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Complete service reports, maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Follow all electrical safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements.

• Previous field service experience working with industrial electrical equipment.
• Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Good understanding of AC motors, motor controls and industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong fault-finding skills and the ability to work independently in the field.
• Experience installing, commissioning or programming VFD systems.
• Familiarity with manufacturers such as ABB, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Yaskawa, Danfoss or similar is advantageous.
• Experience with PLCs, industrial automation or control panels is beneficial.
• Previous experience supporting oilfield, upstream oil & gas or industrial customers is preferred.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to customer sites throughout the region.

• $42-$55 per hour
  , depending on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Company-provided service equipment and tools, as applicable.
• Long-term career opportunities with an established industrial service provider.
• Exposure to a wide range of VFDs, motors and industrial control systems.
• Opportunity to work independently and develop advanced technical expertise.

All applications and enquiries will be handled confidentially.