Electronics Technician Lead

Deep Well Services; Zelienople (Butler County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 10 days

PEP program

Employee benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Deep Well Services in Zelienople, PA seeks an Electronics Technician Lead to provide hands-on technical leadership and advanced troubleshooting across multiple regions. The role coordinates daily activities, mentors technicians, and supports equipment reliability while implementing standard technical practices.

The position requires strong electronics expertise, effective communication, and the ability to lead by example. Travel to other DWS locations may be necessary to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• Advanced electronics troubleshooting and diagnostics experience.
• Ability to diagnose problems and develop effective solutions.
• Leadership to coordinate work and provide technical direction.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to other DWS locations as needed.
• On-call rotation readiness for after-hours support.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily electronics technicians and prioritize assignments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team.
• Review completed work for quality and compliance with procedures.
• Develop and promote standardized practices across regions.
• Lead troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair efforts for complex equipment.
• Support equipment reliability and continuous process improvement.
• Assist with inventory, parts planning, and purchasing within policy.
• Evaluate and test new electronic or automation technologies.

Skills

Electronics expertise

ET3 competency

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Pay Rate: $34.00 per hour | Overtime Eligible
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Scheduled On-Call Rotation
Travel: Regional travel required based on operational needs

Position Summary

Deep Well Services (DWS) is seeking an experienced Electronics Technician Lead to join our Integrated Services team based in Zelienople, Pennsylvania. This position provides hands‑on technical leadership, advanced troubleshooting, and operational support across multiple DWS operating regions.

The Electronics Technician Lead is responsible for coordinating daily technician activities, providing technical guidance, reviewing completed work, and promoting consistent technical standards across the organization. Working closely with the Electronics Operations Manager, this position supports equipment reliability, technical problem‑solving, new technology implementation, and continuous process improvement.

This is a working technical leadership position that requires strong electronics expertise, effective communication, sound judgment, and the ability to lead by example.

Coordinate and prioritize daily work assignments for electronics technicians based on operational needs, technical capabilities, and regional requirements.

Serve as the first point of escalation for complex electronics troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, and technical challenges.

Perform hands‑on troubleshooting and provide technical assistance to resolve equipment and system issues.

Review completed technical work to ensure quality, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.

Identify recurring technical issues and recommend corrective actions and process improvements.

Support the standardization of equipment, repair procedures, technical practices, and troubleshooting methods across operating regions.

Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge‑sharing opportunities to support technician development.

Maintain and improve technical documentation, identify knowledge gaps, and support consistent training practices.

Monitor outstanding work and technical issues to ensure appropriate follow‑up and timely resolution.

Assist with inventory management, parts availability, equipment planning, and purchasing within established company policies.

Participate in evaluating, testing, implementing, and deploying new technologies, including electronic controls and automation systems.

Provide technical assessments, troubleshooting, equipment evaluations, and implementation support across multiple DWS operating regions.

Participate in a regularly scheduled on‑call rotation to provide after‑hours technical support.

Provide technical direction and operational continuity when the Electronics Operations Manager is unavailable.

Escalate highly complex, unfamiliar, or high‑risk technical concerns to appropriate management or technical resources.

Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and operational objectives.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated advanced electronics troubleshooting, diagnostic, and technical problem‑solving experience.

Technical proficiency equivalent to DWS Electronics Technician 3 (ET3) competency level.

Experience working with complex electronic equipment, control systems, or related industrial technologies.

Ability to independently diagnose technical problems and develop effective solutions.

Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to coordinate work, prioritize assignments, and provide clear technical direction.

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to evaluate completed technical work, identify quality concerns, and recommend improvements.

Strong technical judgment, initiative, adaptability, and ability to work independently.

Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, management, and personnel across multiple operating regions.

Willingness and ability to travel to other DWS locations as operational needs require.

Availability to participate in scheduled on‑call rotations, including after‑hours technical support.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in oilfield services, energy, industrial electronics, or related technical operations.

Experience with electronic controls, automation systems, system integration, and equipment commissioning.

Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring technicians, or coordinating technical activities.

Knowledge of technical documentation, equipment standardization, quality assurance, and continuous improvement practices.

Experience troubleshooting, testing, and implementing new electronic or automation technologies.

Work Schedule & Travel Requirements

Full‑time, hourly position with a standard Monday–Friday work schedule.

Participation in a scheduled on‑call rotation to support operational needs outside normal business hours.

Primary work location is Zelienople, Pennsylvania, with travel required to support multiple DWS operating regions.

Travel may include technical assessments, troubleshooting, equipment evaluations, new technology implementation, and operational support.

Overtime may be required based on operational demands and will be compensated in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Deep Well Services offers competitive compensation and an approved employee benefits package, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and plan provisions.

Hourly Pay: $34.00 per hour.

Overtime: Eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws.

Employment Status: Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt.

Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual beginning at 10 days, consistent with company policy.

Performance Excellence Program (PEP): Eligible to participate in the company's performance program.

Employee Benefits: Approved Deep Well Services employee benefits package, subject to eligibility and plan requirements.

Professional Development: Opportunities for continued technical advancement, leadership development, and career growth.

Disclaimer

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

EOE Statement

Deep Well Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.