Fracturing Electronic Technician

Visuna Ltd; Saudi Arabia; Presencial; SAR 180.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

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FREE worldwide insurance and Medevac

24/7 specialist support

Placement welfare support

Free competency scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Visuna Ltd invites applications for a Fracturing Electronic Technician position in Saudi Arabia. Two experienced technicians will support hydraulic fracturing operations, handling installation, inspection, testing, calibration, and maintenance of electronic and control systems.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of PLCs, sensors, data acquisition, and instrumentation within Oil & Gas environments. Collaboration with operators, engineers, and supervisors is essential to ensure safe,

Formación

• Proven experience as an Electronic Technician or similar in Oil & Gas.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of electronic and instrumentation systems.
• Experience with PLCs, control systems, data acquisition, and field instrumentation.

Responsabilidades

• 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 for fracturing pumps, blenders, hydration units, and data acquisition systems.
• Diagnose faults in circuits, PLCs, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; document inspections and maintenance.

Conocimientos

Electronic Technician

Instrumentation Technician

Electrical/Electronic Technician

PLC systems

Data acquisition systems

Electronic control systems

Field instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Herramientas

Multimeters

Insulation testers

Signal generators

Calibrators

Diagnostic tools

Descripción del empleo

Job Description: Fracturing Electronic Technician

Position: Fracturing Electronic Technician
Number of Positions: 2
Location: Saudi Arabia
Industry: Oil & Gas / Well Services
Rotation: 8 Weeks On / 4 Weeks Off

Position Overview

A major Oil & 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.

Key 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.

Technical Responsibilities

The successful candidate should have practical knowledge of, and experience with, some or all of the following:

• PLC-based control systems
• Electronic control panels
• Hydraulic fracturing instrumentation
• Pressure and temperature transmitters
• Flow meters and density measurement systems
• Electronic sensors and transducers
• Digital and analog signal systems
• Communication and networking systems
• Remote monitoring and control systems
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting
• Control system interfaces
• Computer-based monitoring systems
• Calibration systems and test equipment
• Preventive and corrective maintenance

Required Experience

• 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 welfare
• Some of the best day rates in the industry
• FREE worldwide insurance and Medevac cover whist on a Placement
• 24/7 access to our specialist support team
• Assistance and advice on a range of business topics
• FREE access to our Competency Scheme
• Increased exposure to potential clients and more placement opportunities

Get in touch with our expert team at Visuna to find your perfect role in Energy & Tech.