Oilfield Electrical & Data Communications Technician

Key Responsibilities: Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical/electronic equipment, instrumentation, sensors, transmitters, control panels, PLCs, and field devices. Configure and troubleshoot industrial networks and communication protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, RS-232/RS-485), including switches, routers, modems, and wireless access points. Diagnose connectivity, signal, addressing, and configuration issues; support automation/communications equipment commissioning. Perform electrical testing, calibration, and preventive maintenance; read schematics, wiring diagrams, and loop diagrams. Verify accurate transmission of pressure, flow, temperature, tank level, production, and alarm data. Collaborate with operations, automation, engineering, and IT teams; document equipment changes, network configurations, and maintenance records. Follow company safety policies and applicable electrical/oilfield regulations; participate in on-call/emergency response as needed.

Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in electrical, E-Tech, instrumentation, automation, telemetry, or industrial communications (oilfield experience a plus). Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and working knowledge of industrial networking/data communications. Experience with PLCs, instrumentation, or automation equipment; ability to read schematics and technical documentation. Basic IP networking knowledge (addressing, switches, routers, Ethernet). Proficiency with electrical test equipment (multimeters, clamp meters). Valid driver's license; ability to travel and work in remote outdoor oilfield environments.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with oilfield production, drilling, completions, artificial lift, or pipeline operations. PLC/HMI experience; router and network switch configuration. Familiarity with Modbus, Ethernet/IP, or similar protocols. Knowledge of VFDs, motor controls, MCCs, and electrical distribution. Instrumentation calibration experience; relevant electrical, instrumentation, automation, or networking certifications.

Key Competencies: Works independently in remote field environments with minimal supervision; sound judgment under time pressure. Methodical troubleshooter who isolates electrical, instrumentation, and network faults to root cause rather than symptom. Safety-first mindset around energized, rotating, and pressurized systems; challenges unsafe conditions. Clear communicator across operations, automation, engineering, and IT; documents work accurately and promptly. Rapid learning agility on new equipment, protocols, and control platforms. Strong ownership of outcomes and resilience across extended shifts, on‐call, and callout work. Physical & Field Requirements Ability to work outdoors in remote locations and varying weather; climb stairs, ladders, and equipment structures; lift and carry tools/equipment; work around rotating, electrical, and pressurized systems. Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or on‐call shifts as required.