Electrical Apprentice

VanZandt Controls/Eagle Automation; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation have openings for an Electrical Apprentice to expand our efforts in the fast-paced oil and gas market in the Permian Basin. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, reliable, eager to learn, and adaptable across duties.

Responsibilities include well-pad installations, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and programming. We seek candidates who want to grow within our company and advance their careers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Projects include well-pad installations, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, compressor stations, SWDs, plants, and programming.
• Assist in growing and advancing within the business.

Skills

Read wiring diagrams

General electrical knowledge

Pipe bending

Wiring and fabricating panels

Code compliance

Solar power systems

Diagnose faults with test equipment

Read drawings

Education

High school diploma

Formal apprenticeship program

Job description

Position

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation has openings for experienced Electrical Apprentice to expand our efforts in the fast‑paced, growing oil and gas market in the Permian Basin. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter, reliable, demonstrates a desire to learn, and can adapt quickly across job functions and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Projects include well‑pad installations, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, compressor stations, salt‑water disposals (SWD's), plants, and programming. We are looking for candidates who want to grow and advance within our business.

Ideal Candidate

• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and blueprints


• General electrical circuit knowledge


• Pipe bending experience


• Wiring and fabricating electrical and control panels


• Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes


• Solar powered systems


• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment


• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring


• Pull wire, mount equipment and dig trenches as needed


• Ability to read and understand drawings

Experience

High school diploma plus a minimum of two years of electrical experience. Completion of a formal apprenticeship program preferred.

Training

VanZandt Controls & Eagle Automation provides ongoing hands‑on equipment training and personal development plans.

Website: www.vzcontrols.com