Electrical Apprentice

VanZandt Controls/Eagle Automation; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VanZandt Controls & Eagle Automation is seeking experienced Electrical Apprentices to support fast-paced projects in the Permian Basin oil and gas sector. The role involves well-pad installations, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and panel work across plants and compressor stations.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of electrical experience or a completed apprenticeship, and must be willing to learn across multiple job functions within our growing organization.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in well-pad installations, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Work on compressor stations and salt-water disposal (SWD) systems.
• Assist with plant work and electrical/control panel wiring and fabrication.
• Support programming tasks as part of system integration.

Skills

Reading wiring diagrams

Electrical circuit knowledge

Fabricating electrical panels

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Pipe bending

Education

High school diploma

Formal electrical apprenticeship

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Company Description

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation together are a complete lifecycle solutions and services provider. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation has over 270 employees in 14 locations in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Oklahoma. VanZandt Controls is a premier distributor of valve automation, flow measurement, instrumentation and controls products with unmatched capability in valve production and machining. Eagle Automation is a world class systems integrator, services, application engineering, panel shop and board repair provider. We win together with a purpose. Faith, family and diversity are our foundation. Safety and integrity are our pillars. Maintaining these priorities allows us to serve our customers, hire and retain top talent, and have great manufacturer partnerships on a long-term basis. We take pride in our Brand Promise - 1st to Quote, 1st to Deliver, Reliable Service. We are a rapidly growing organization with endless potential for career growth.

Position

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation has openings for experienced Electrical Apprentice to expand our efforts in the fast paced, and growing oil and gas market in the Permian Basin. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter, reliable, demonstrate a desire to learn and can adapt quickly across job functions and responsibilities. Projects include well-pad installations, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, compressor stations, salt-water disposals (SWD's), plants, and programming. We are looking for candidates that want to grow and advance within our business.

Ideal Candidate Would Have Experience In The Following

• 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 a formal apprenticeship program preferred.

Training

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

Website (for More Information)

www.vzcontrols.com