Construction Specialist

NES Fircroft; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Construction Specialist – Electrical & Automation (Oil & Gas Facilities) to lead field execution at Midland-area sites in Texas. The role focuses on electrical and automation construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, and timely commissioning across multiple sites.

You will oversee conduit, cable tray, terminations, control panels, and motor circuits, coordinating with engineering, operations, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years electrical experience, with 3+ years in oil & gas electrical construction/field execution.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and OSHA requirements.
• Ability to read electrical prints, P&IDs, schematics, and drawings.
• Proven field oversight experience and contractor coordination.
• Excellent communication and safety leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide field oversight for electrical and automation construction activities, including conduits, cabling, equipment install, and terminations.
• Coordinate daily work with construction leadership, engineering, operations, contractors, inspectors, and commissioning.
• Review technical docs for constructability and field execution; monitor performance against drawings and specs.
• Ensure safety compliance and regulatory adherence; support startup and turnover to operations.
• Identify field conflicts and drive practical resolutions with stakeholders.
• Verify as-built documentation and support PSSR/MOC and commissioning activities.

Skills

Field oversight

Electrical construction

Contractor coordination

Reading electrical drawings

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Education

Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Construction Specialist – Electrical & Automation (Oil & Gas Facilities)

Location: Midland, TX (field-based) with regular travel to Midland / Big Spring / Monahans area sites

Schedule: 9/80 (9-hour days Monday–Thursday, 8 hours on the scheduled Friday)

Overtime: May be required per project needs and applicable policy

Position Summary We are seeking a safety-focused Construction Specialist to support electrical and automation construction activities at oil and gas production facilities in the Midland area. This role provides day-to-day field oversight, technical support, and coordination of contractor-performed work to ensure installations are completed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with company specifications, engineering documents, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide field oversight for electrical and automation construction activities including conduit, cable tray, cable routing, equipment installation, terminations, grounding, control panels, motor circuits, lighting circuits, and associated devices.
• Coordinate daily work with construction leadership, engineering, operations, contractors, inspectors, and commissioning personnel.
• Review technical documentation for constructability and field execution, including electrical drawings, P&IDs, area classification drawings, circuit schedules, motor schematics, wiring diagrams, control narratives, and Cause & Effect documents.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, progress, schedule, and compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Perform field inspections, identify deficiencies, support corrective actions, and help minimize rework and project delays.
• Verify redlines and ensure as-built documentation is accurate and complete.
• Support Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), Management of Change (MOC), commissioning, startup, and turnover to operations.
• Identify field conflicts and technical issues early, communicate impacts, and coordinate practical resolutions with stakeholders.
• Promote a strong safety culture and verify compliance with company requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage assigned electrical projects with minimal supervision and deliver work safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent recognized electrical qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical experience, including at least 3 years supporting oil & gas electrical construction, inspection, or field execution.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Electrically qualified to perform or oversee work on systems up to 600 volts in accordance with applicable company and OSHA requirements.
• Proven ability to read and interpret electrical prints, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, schematics, specifications, and other engineering documents.
• Understanding of oil & gas production facility processes, electrical distribution, automation systems, and control devices.
• Ability to safely oversee contractor work and interface effectively with electrical engineers, operations personnel, and field leadership.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently in field environments while remaining flexible, team-oriented, and accountable for results.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical and instrumentation construction experience in the oil & gas industry.
• Experience troubleshooting or repairing switchboard control panels, motor circuits, building/lighting circuits, and control circuits.
• Knowledge of relevant API, ISA, IEEE, and company engineering standards.
• Experience with electrical design or analysis software such as AutoCAD, ETAP, or equivalent.
• Prior experience supporting multiple concurrent field projects in remote operating areas.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.