Job Title: I&E Construction Specialist IV
Duration: 1 year initially with possibility of extension
Schedule: 9/80 schedule consisting of nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and eight hours on the scheduled Friday
Location: Midland, Texas
This opportunity is with a major international oil and gas exploration and production company with a strong presence across the energy and chemical sectors. The role is field-based in Midland, Texas and supports electrical construction oversight, automation work, commissioning, and startup activities across production facilities and project sites. This position offers the chance to contribute directly to safe project execution, technical coordination, and high-quality delivery in an oil and gas environment.
Required Experience:
- Minimum of five years of electrical experience, including at least three years supporting oil and gas electrical construction, inspection, or field execution
- Experience providing field oversight for electrical and automation construction activities, including conduit, cable tray, cable routing, equipment installation, terminations, grounding, control panels, motor circuits, lighting circuits, and associated devices
- Experience coordinating daily work with construction leadership, engineering, operations, contractors, inspectors, and commissioning personnel
- Experience supporting Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, Management of Change activities, commissioning, startup, and turnover to operations
- Ability to manage assigned electrical projects with minimal supervision and deliver work safely, efficiently, and on schedule
Required Skills:
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and applicable OSHA requirements
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, area classification drawings, circuit schedules, motor schematics, wiring diagrams, control narratives, Cause & Effect documents, specifications, and other engineering documents
- Understanding of oil and gas production facility processes, electrical distribution, automation systems, and control devices
- Ability to monitor contractor performance, work quality, progress, schedule, and compliance with approved drawings and specifications
- Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Ability to work independently in field environments while remaining flexible, team-oriented, and accountable for results
- Ability to identify field conflicts and technical issues early, communicate impacts, and coordinate practical resolutions with stakeholders
- Ability to verify redlines and as-built documentation are accurate and complete
Required Certifications:
- Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent recognized electrical qualification
- Electrically qualified to perform or oversee work on systems up to 600 volts in accordance with applicable company and OSHA requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Eight or more years of electrical and instrumentation construction experience in the oil and gas industry
- Experience troubleshooting or repairing switchboard control panels, motor circuits, building and lighting circuits, and control circuits
- Knowledge of relevant API, ISA, IEEE, and company engineering standards
- Experience with electrical design or analysis software such as AutoCAD, ETAP, or equivalent tools
- Prior experience supporting multiple concurrent field projects in remote operating areas
About Airswift:
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.