Electrical Apprentice: Oil & Gas Field Tech

vanzandtcontrols; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation in the Permian Basin are seeking an Electrical Apprentice to join their oil and gas support teams. The role involves field installations, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and programming of control systems.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least two years of electrical experience; formal apprenticeship is preferred. The company provides hands-on training and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least two years electrical experience.
• Formal apprenticeship program preferred.
• Experience reading wiring diagrams and blueprints.
• General electrical circuit knowledge and wiring/fabrication of panels.
• Ability to plan layout and install electrical wiring and pull wire.
• Knowledge of codes and safety standards.
• Experience with solar powered systems is a plus.
• Ability to diagnose malfunctioning systems with test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Well-pad installations, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and programming.
• Work on compressor stations, salt-water disposals (SWD's), and plants.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams and blueprints.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring; pull wire, mount equipment, and dig trenches.
• Read drawings and ensure work complies with relevant codes.
• Fabricate and wire electrical and control panels.
• Diagnose issues using test equipment and plan corrective actions.
• Grow within the business with opportunities for advancement.

Skills

Read wiring diagrams

Read blueprints

Electrical circuit knowledge

Pipe bending

Wiring and fabricating panels

Code compliance

Solar powered systems

Diagnose with test equipment

Layout planning

Drawings comprehension

Education

High school diploma + 2 years electrical experience

Formal apprenticeship program preferred

Tools

Test equipment

Pipe bending tools

Job description

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation in the Permian Basin are seeking an Electrical Apprentice to join their oil and gas support teams. The role involves field installations, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and programming of control systems.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least two years of electrical experience; formal apprenticeship is preferred. The company provides hands-on training and opportunities for growth.