Automation and Electrical Technician

ADP; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

TFS is seeking a hands-on Automation and Electrical Technician in Midland, TX to join our Technology Development team. You’ll wire, assemble, and commission cutting‑edge valve and well‑control equipment in shop, lab, and field.

You’ll work with engineers to refine designs, install sensors and actuators, and troubleshoot on real equipment for customers. Some travel and safety screenings required; residency near Midland preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years as an I&E/Controls/Field Tech (oil & gas preferred)
• Strong electrical and instrumentation fundamentals
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to turn wrenches
• Experience with PLCs and HMIs (Allen‑Bradley/Siemens)
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel 25–30%

Responsibilities

• Build and wire electrical and instrumentation packages
• Install and calibrate sensors, transmitters, and actuators
• Support PLC, HMI, and motion-controller integration
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues on prototype and field equipment
• Work with engineers to refine designs based on field findings
• Commission new equipment and provide technical support during deployments

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Instrumentation

PLC/HMI experience

Schematic reading

Mechanical aptitude

Travel 25-30%

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMIs

Job description

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Automation and Electrical Technician

Full Time Midland, TX, US

Automation and Electrical Technician — Midland, TX

Hands‑on technician for next‑generation valve and well‑control technology

TFS is looking for a sharp, hands‑on Automation and Electrical Technician to join our Technology Development team in Midland, TX. We’re building the next generation of frac valve and well‑control equipment, and we need a technician who can wire it up, make it work, and keep it running in the field.

This isn’t a panel‑shop‑only role. You’ll spend time on the bench, time in the lab, and time at the wellsite. If you like solving problems that don’t have a textbook answer and you want your fingerprints on technology that’s actually new, you’ll fit right in here.

What you’ll be doing

• Building and wiring electrical and instrumentation packages for cutting‑edge electric, hydraulic, and electro‑hydraulic equipment.
• Installing and calibrating sensors, transmitters, and actuators.
• Supporting PLC, HMI, and motion‑controller integration and tuning.
• Troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues on prototype and field equipment - in the shop and at the wellsite.
• Working alongside engineers to refine designs based on what you find in the field.
• Commissioning new equipment for our customers and providing technical support during deployments.

What we’re looking for

• 3-7 years experience as an I&E Tech, E-Tech, Controls Tech, or Field Service Tech (oil & gas preferred, but strong industrial experience welcome).
• Solid electrical and instrumentation fundamentals: schematics, loop sheets, low‑voltage DC, 120 / 240 / 480V AC, sensor calibration.
• Real mechanical aptitude. Our equipment is valves, hydraulic skids, and mechanical actuation. You should be comfortable turning wrenches as well as terminating wires.
• Working familiarity with PLCs and HMIs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
• Self‑starter who can read a schematic, ask the right questions, and solve a problem without waiting for someone to tell them how.
• Valid driver’s license, willingness to travel ~25-30% (mostly Permian Basin), and ability to pass standard oilfield safety screenings.

Nice to have

• Hydraulic system experience.
• Motion control, servo, or VFD work.
• TWIC, SafeLandUSA, OSHA-10 / 30, or comparable certifications.

Location

Based in Midland, TX. We have a strong preference for candidates who already live in or near Midland - this is a hands‑on role that requires being at our shop and in the field on short notice.

Why TFS

• Work on first‑of‑its‑kind technology that’s actively redefining how the industry handles frac valves and well control.
• Small team, big impact. Your work will be on real equipment running for real customers, not buried in a stack of paperwork.
• Competitive compensation, full benefits, and a leadership team that treats technicians as core problem‑solvers, not just “the help.”