Electrician

Oilfield Maintenance Electrician Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Oilfield Maintenance Electrician to perform electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and equipment replacements in a field environment.
This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of electrical and control systems, including:

• Motors
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Contactors
• Motor starters
• Relays and overloads
• Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
• Electrical panels and disconnects
• Transformers
• Generators
• Air compressors
• Pumps
• Vapor Recovery Units (VRUs)
• Lease Automatic Custody Transfer (LACT) units
• Saltwater Disposal (SWD) facilities
• Facility lighting
• Heat trace systems
• Associated control circuits

The position will also support medium-voltage equipment associated with Electric Submersible Pump (ESP) and gas lift operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on oilfield production and facility equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical prints, one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, VFDs, control circuits, contactors, relays, overloads, MCCs, and production equipment.
• Use electrical testing and diagnostic equipment, including multimeters and megohmmeters.
• Troubleshoot 4-20 mA control circuits, PLC-related field signals, and associated field wiring.
• Replace motors, VFDs, and other electrical components as needed.
• Assist with equipment startups, commissioning activities, and operational support.
• Respond to electrical callouts and emergency maintenance issues as required.
• Replace pole-mounted fuses using a hot stick when necessary.
• Support medium-voltage equipment associated with ESP and gas lift systems.
• Maintain compliance with all company safety procedures and industry best practices.

Documentation & Reporting Accurate documentation is a critical component of this role. Responsibilities include:

• Using SAP to manage maintenance activities.
• Creating, updating, and closing work orders.
• Documenting completed maintenance and repair activities.
• Clearly communicating equipment issues, repairs performed, and recommended follow-up actions.
• Completing all required paperwork, system updates, and maintenance records in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Previous oilfield electrical experience required.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with:
  • Motors
  • VFDs
  • Contactors
  • Motor starters
  • Relays and overloads
  • Motor control systems
  • Oilfield production equipment
• Experience working on electrical systems up to 480V.
• Experience with or familiarity working around medium-voltage equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Electrical one-line diagrams
  • Schematics
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Equipment documentation
• Ability to use multimeters, megohmmeters, and other electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical control circuits, 4-20 mA instrumentation loops, PLC-related field signals, and associated field wiring.

Preferred Qualifications

• Texas Journeyman Electrician License preferred.
• Candidates who are not currently licensed must be willing and eligible to obtain a Texas Journeyman Electrician License within one year of hire.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with operations, production, instrumentation, and maintenance teams.
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Knowledge of:
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Work permits
  • Job Safety Plans (JSPs)
  • Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)
  • Electrical PPE requirements
  • Safe electrical work practices

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, wind, and other field conditions.
• Ability to climb ladders and work from elevated locations.
• Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, and electrical components.
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, and work in confined or restricted spaces.
• Ability to travel between field locations during the scheduled rotation.

Administrative Requirements

• Complete SAP entries, work-order updates, work-order closures, and all other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain effective communication regarding equipment status, repairs, and maintenance activities.

Schedule & Location

• 7 days on / 7 days off rotational schedule
• Preference for employees to stay at the Mentone mancamp during their scheduled work rotation.
• Must be available to respond to after-hours callouts and emergency electrical issues during the scheduled 7-day rotation.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.