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Job Title: Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician
Location: Hobbs, NM Region (Field-Based)
Schedule: Full-Time
Reports To: I&E Supervisor

Position Summary

We’re looking for a highly skilled and versatile I&E Technician to join our field operations team. This role sits at the intersection of instrumentation, electrical systems, and industrial control technology in a high-demand oil and gas production environment. You’ll work hand-in-hand with both IT and OT teams—including SCADA, Measurement, and Field Operations—to maintain, troubleshoot, and support automated production assets across the region.

The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of plant-wide controls and electrical systems, with hands-on experience in PLC-based logic systems, HMI hardware, and turbine process control. This is a boots-on-ground role that plays a direct role in keeping energy flowing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support field deployment, commissioning, and maintenance of instrumentation, power systems, and industrial control components.

• Assist in the layout and buildout of I/O, logic flow, and wiring for automated equipment—including PLCs, RTUs, and control panels.

• Conduct field diagnostics and troubleshoot signals, faults, and electrical failures across a range of oilfield assets.

• Connect to and analyze PLC/RTU logic (no programming required) using software tools and established narratives.

• Interface with HMI terminals and deploy configurations for control panels (Beijer, PanelView, Red Lion, etc.).

• Collaborate with the SCADA and Measurement teams to optimize signal quality and system uptime.

• Troubleshoot low- to medium-voltage electrical systems (12VDC–600VAC) and perform basic repairs.

• Provide support during equipment upgrades, new site builds, and instrumentation installations.

• Maintain accurate records of service work, inspections, and corrective actions.

• Participate in on-call rotations to respond to urgent field issues as they arise.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Practical knowledge of common PLC hardware (Allen-Bradley, ABB, Modicon, ControlWave, Fisher ROC, etc.)

• Familiarity with control system logic and design documentation (control narratives, ladder logic, I/O lists)

• Understanding of field communications protocols: Modbus, HART, serial, and Ethernet-based signals

• Hands-on experience with industrial networking (cell modems, radios, routers, switches — brands like Fortinet, Sierra Wireless, Freewave)

• Background in turbine control systems or artificial lift devices such as POCs, ESPs, and plunger lift (a strong advantage)

• Exposure to SCADA platforms—especially CygNet or similar distributed control systems

• ASIC miner systems knowledge (a bonus, not a requirement)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate or associate’s degree in automation, instrumentation, or electronics preferred

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in a field-based I&E, automation, or oilfield maintenance role

• Proficiency with computers and field connectivity tools (MS Office, Acrobat, FTP clients, serial converters, etc.)

• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to interface across field and engineering teams

• Must be self-driven, safety-minded, and comfortable working outdoors in varying environmental conditions

• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record required

• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing ladders, and navigating uneven terrain regularly

• Must be available for emergency call-outs and after-hours support