Instrument and Electrical Technician I or II
- Location: Midland, Texas
- Schedule: 5/2, 8 hours
- Start date: ASAP
- Duration: 1 year initially with possibility of extension
Airswift is recruiting for an Instrument and Electrical Technician I or II opportunity with a leading company in the oil and gas sector, based in the Midland Basin.
This company is seeking an Instrument and Electrical Technician I or II professional to support the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical and instrumentation equipment used in production operations. The role offers the chance to work in a technically demanding processing environment, supporting safe and reliable equipment performance across critical systems.
Key responsibilities:
- Install and maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment in line with company rules, standards, and procedures
- Test and repair electrical and instrumentation systems used by production equipment
- Evaluate system performance and develop repair plans
- Document issues identified and actions taken
- Oversee activities within assigned areas of responsibility with a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental standards
- Support collaboration across operations, engineering, and project teams
- Review control specifications and work practices
- Take responsibility for electrical and control systems in accordance with the Work Management Manual
- Apply and follow work permits through the Permit To Work System
- Ensure the quality and timely completion of maintenance activities
- Provide technical support for maintenance and troubleshooting of instrument and electrical systems
- Generate and support Management of Change requests relating to electrical and control equipment
- Monitor and inspect new installations and recommend upgrades where required
- Act as stand-in for the Instrument and Electrical Lead position when needed
- Attend and deliver technical meetings as required to keep teams informed on specifications, codes, procedures, and technology
Required qualifications and experience:
- Associate degree, preferably supported by related technical school courses
- Experience maintaining electrical systems and instruments and controls in a processing plant or offshore production plant
- Familiarity with regulations applicable to oil and gas facility operations
- Knowledge of OIMS systems, related manuals, and procedures
- Ability to meet safety, administrative, and technical training requirements linked to the position
- General computing skills
Key skills:
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical capability
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational and reporting skills
- High attention to detail
- Safety-oriented approach
- Ability to support team development and technical knowledge sharing
This Instrument and Electrical Technician I or II position is well suited to candidates looking to apply hands-on electrical and instrumentation expertise in a safety-sensitive operational setting. The Instrument and Electrical Technician I or II opportunity offers exposure to maintenance, controls, inspections, troubleshooting, and continuous technical development within a well-established energy environment.