Apprentice Electrician- Traveling

Description

GLX Technologies helps Oil & Gas and Water Utility clients optimize operations through automation. Our field services and professional services divisions provide end-to-end solutions-from system design and field integration to final commissioning. We offer both application-specific builds and off-the-shelf control panels to meet diverse needs. By enabling real-time monitoring, control, and data visualization, we drive efficiency, cost reduction, and compliance. With a phased approach to automation, we empower clients to modernize at their own pace, ensuring flexibility, scalability, and long-term sustainability.

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The Electrical Construction Apprentice/Helper is a hands-on, field-based support position responsible for assisting with electrical and automation installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting. This role supports lead electricians and foremen in executing projects efficiently while gaining practical, on-the-job experience in the field.

The ideal candidate must be willing to travel on short notice and mobilize quickly to designated job sites as needed. This individual maintains a strong work ethic, follows safety protocols, supports the crew as directed, and contributes to delivering quality electrical work in fast-paced, demanding field environments.

Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assist in installing electrical circuits and equipment including panels, switches, breakers, protective devices, conduit systems, feeders, and related components under supervision.
• Support installation and basic troubleshooting of PLC systems, 120V control circuits, 480V power systems, transformers, motors, VFDs, and electronic control systems as directed.
• Assist with fabricating and installing conduit; help with 3-phase installations, motor terminations, panel wiring, and instrumentation work.
• Help install, examine, replace, and repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, lighting systems, and associated equipment.
• Assist with testing and installation of electrical motors, generators, and pneumatic/electrical control systems.
• Support maintenance, installation, and calibration of industrial instrumentation and automation devices when required.
• Read and interpret basic electrical drawings, P&IDs, schematics, and wiring diagrams with supervision to support proper layout and installation.
• Support lead electricians and foremen in oil & gas construction and maintenance environments.
• Participate in required safety meetings, job safety analyses (JSAs), and ongoing training.
• Assist in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial electrical and electronic control systems under the guidance of a lead electrician.

Required Experience/Qualifications:

• Must be willing and able to travel extensively, including remote and out-of-state locations.
• Must be available for mobilization on short notice
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and rotational schedules as project demands require.
• Comfortable working in outdoor environments, industrial facilities, and potentially hazardous oil & gas conditions.
• Texas Electrical Apprentice license (or active enrollment in an approved apprenticeship program) preferred.
• New Mexico Electrical Apprentice license a plus.
• Valid driver's license required; ability to pass background checks and drug screenings.
• 1-3 years of industrial or oil & gas electrical experience preferred
• Previous experience working as an electrical helper or apprentice preferred.
• Knowledge of motor controls, 3-phase systems, and industrial electrical systems preferred; willingness to learn PLCs, instrumentation, and automation required
• Exposure to oil & gas facilities (well sites, compressor stations, processing plants, or terminals) a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret basic electrical blueprints and schematics with guidance.
• Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and developing troubleshooting skills.

Non-Limitation Clause:

This job description is not intended to be a complete or limiting description of the functions that the employee may reasonably be requested to undertake.

Employment at GLX Technologies:

• GLX Technologies provides a drug-free workplace, and the company will require you to participate in its drug testing program. This will include a pre-employment drug screen.
• GLX Technologies also performs a driving record and 7-Point comprehensive criminal screen on all hires.
• This position is safety sensitive. GLX Technologies also considers driving a safety-sensitive function. A constant state of alertness as an essential job function.
• Legal or illegal, prescribed or non-prescribed, and over-the-counter substances can hinder a state of alertness, and one is not permitted to perform work if one is not able to perform in a constant state of alertness.
• Substances that are deemed legal may contain prohibited substances. These substances can hinder alertness and result in a positive test result. A positive result has adverse consequences.
• GLX Technologies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants…