Fracturing Electronic Technician

Client of Visuna; Medina; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worldwide insurance

Medevac cover

24/7 specialist support

Competency Scheme

Job summary

Visuna is seeking two experienced Fracturing Electronic Technicians in Saudi Arabia to support hydraulic fracturing operations. You will install, test, calibrate, and maintain electronic control systems and data acquisition platforms, diagnose faults, and ensure safe, reliable operation in challenging field environments.

Role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, sensors, instrumentation, and electrical/electronic equipment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Electronic Technician, Instrumentation Technician, or Electrical/Electronic Technician in Oil & Gas.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of electronic and instrumentation systems in demanding field environments.
• Experience with PLCs, control systems, data acquisition, sensors, and field instrumentation.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and instrumentation drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and test electronic and control systems used in hydraulic fracturing operations.
• Perform pre-job inspections, functional testing, calibration and commissioning of electronic equipment.
• Diagnose faults in electronic circuits, control panels, PLC systems, networks and instrumentation.
• Install, test, calibrate and maintain sensors and measurement devices.
• Support data acquisition and monitoring systems for fracturing operations.
• Read and interpret schematics and equipment manuals; document inspections and faults.

Skills

Electronic systems

Instrumentation

PLCs

Data acquisition

Troubleshooting

Field equipment

Electrical schematics

Safety compliance

Tools

PLC systems

Sensor networks

Instrumentation drawings

Job description

Position Overview

A major Oil amp Gas Services Company operating in Saudi Arabia is seeking 2 experienced Fracturing Electronic Technicians to support its hydraulic fracturing operations The successful candidates will be responsible for the installation inspection testing maintenance calibration troubleshooting and repair of electronic and control systems associated with hydraulic fracturing equipment The role requires strong practical experience with electronic control systems data acquisition systems instrumentation sensors PLCs electrical electronic equipment and computerized fracturing systems The technician will work closely with fracturing operators engineers supervisors and other field personnel to ensure equipment operates safely and reliably

Maintain troubleshoot repair and test electronic and control systems used in hydraulic fracturing operations Perform pre-job inspections functional testing calibration and commissioning of electronic equipment Maintain electronic control systems associated with fracturing pumps blenders chemical systems hydration units data acquisition systems and associated equipment Diagnose faults in electronic circuits control panels PLC systems communication networks sensors transmitters and instrumentation Troubleshoot pressure temperature flow density vibration and other field instrumentation Install test calibrate and maintain sensors and measurement devices Support the operation and maintenance of fracturing data acquisition and monitoring systems Assist with integration and communication between fracturing equipment control systems and data acquisition platforms Perform calibration and verification of electronic and instrumentation equipment in accordance with company procedures Use electronic test equipment such as multimeters insulation testers signal generators calibrators and diagnostic tools Read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams circuit diagrams instrumentation drawings and equipment manuals Identify and rectify electronic and instrumentation faults efficiently to minimize operational downtime Maintain accurate records of inspections repairs calibrations faults and equipment status Conduct preventive maintenance on electronic and control equipment Assist with equipment rig-up function testing pressure testing and pre-job checks where required Ensure spare parts tools test equipment and electronic components are properly maintained and available for operations Work closely with Fracturing Supervisors Equipment Operators Engineers and Maintenance Personnel Participate in toolbox talks pre-job meetings risk assessments and HSE activities Comply with all company client and Saudi Arabian HSE requirements Participate in emergency response activities as required

Technical Responsibilities

• Maintain troubleshoot repair and test electronic and control systems used in hydraulic fracturing operations
• Perform pre-job inspections functional testing calibration and commissioning of electronic equipment
• Maintain electronic control systems associated with fracturing pumps blenders chemical systems hydration units data acquisition systems and associated equipment
• Diagnose faults in electronic circuits control panels PLC systems communication networks sensors transmitters and instrumentation
• Troubleshoot pressure temperature flow density vibration and other field instrumentation
• Install test calibrate and maintain sensors and measurement devices
• Support the operation and maintenance of fracturing data acquisition and monitoring systems
• Assist with integration and communication between fracturing equipment control systems and data acquisition platforms
• Perform calibration and verification of electronic and instrumentation equipment in accordance with company procedures
• Use electronic test equipment such as multimeters insulation testers signal generators calibrators and diagnostic tools
• Read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams circuit diagrams instrumentation drawings and equipment manuals
• Identify and rectify electronic and instrumentation faults efficiently to minimize operational downtime
• Maintain accurate records of inspections repairs calibrations faults and equipment status
• Conduct preventive maintenance on electronic and control equipment
• Assist with equipment rig-up function testing pressure testing and pre-job checks where required
• Ensure spare parts tools test equipment and electronic components are properly maintained and available for operations
• Work closely with Fracturing Supervisors Equipment Operators Engineers and Maintenance Personnel
• Participate in toolbox talks pre-job meetings risk assessments and HSE activities
• Comply with all company client and Saudi Arabian HSE requirements
• Participate in emergency response activities as required

Required Experience

• Proven experience as an Electronic Technician Instrumentation Technician or Electrical Electronic Technician within the Oil amp Gas industry
• Previous experience supporting hydraulic fracturing or well services equipment is highly desirable
• Strong hands‑on experience troubleshooting electronic and instrumentation systems
• Experience with PLCs control systems data acquisition systems sensors and field instrumentation
• Experience reading electrical schematics wiring diagrams and instrumentation drawings
• Experience with calibration and testing of electronic instruments
• Ability to diagnose faults using appropriate electronic test and diagnostic equipment
• Experience working in demanding field environments and supporting continuous operations
• Strong understanding of HSE requirements associated with oilfield and high‑pressure equipment
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary field crew

Benefits

Benefit of Working with Visuna A dedicated member of the team responsible for your placements and welfareSome of the best day rates in the industryFREE worldwide insurance and Medevac cover whist on a Placement24 7 access to our specialist support teamAssistance and advice on a range of business topicsFREE access to our Competency SchemeIncreased exposure to potential clients and more placement opportunities Proven experience as an Electronic Technician, Instrumentation Technician, or Electrical/Electronic Technician within the Oil & Gas industry.Previous experience supporting hydraulic fracturing or well services equipment is highly desirable.Strong hands‑on experience troubleshooting electronic and instrumentation systems.Experience with PLCs, control systems, data acquisition systems, sensors, and field instrumentation.Experience reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and instrumentation drawings.Experience with calibration and testing of electronic instruments.Ability to diagnose faults using appropriate electronic test and diagnostic equipment.Experience working in demanding field environments and supporting continuous operations.Strong understanding of HSE requirements associated with oilfield and high‑pressure equipment.Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary field crew.

Benefit of Working with Visuna A dedicated member of the team responsible for your placements and welfareSome of the best day rates in the industryFREE worldwide insurance and Medevac cover whist on a Placement24 7 access to our specialist support teamAssistance and advice on a range of business topicsFREE access to our Competency SchemeIncreased exposure to potential clients and more placement opportunities Proven experience as an Electronic Technician, Instrumentation Technician, or Electrical/Electronic Technician within the Oil & Gas industry.Previous experience supporting hydraulic fracturing or well services equipment is highly desirable.Strong hands‑on experience troubleshooting electronic and instrumentation systems.Experience with PLCs, control systems, data acquisition systems, sensors, and field instrumentation.Experience reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and instrumentation drawings.Experience with calibration and testing of electronic instruments.Ability to diagnose faults using appropriate electronic test and diagnostic equipment.Experience working in demanding field environments and supporting continuous operations.Strong understanding of HSE requirements associated with oilfield and high‑pressure equipment.Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary field crew.