I&E Construction Specialist IV

Panel Specialists, Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Panel Specialists, Inc. seeks a safety-focused Construction Specialist to support electrical construction in the Midland/Big Springs/Monahans, Texas area.

You will provide field oversight, technical support, and coordination for contractor work at oil and gas facilities, ensuring installations meet safety, schedule, and company standards. The role requires hands-on experience with electrical distribution, automation systems, and control devices, plus strong communication and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Minimum five years electrical experience in oil and gas industry.
• Three years supporting oil and gas electrical construction, inspection, or field execution.
• Eight or more years of electrical and instrumentation construction experience in oil and gas.
• Experience troubleshooting or repairing switchboard control panels and motor circuits.
• Familiar with API, ISA, IEEE and company engineering standards.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide field oversight for electrical and automation construction activities.
• Coordinate daily work with construction leadership, engineering, operations, contractors, inspectors, and commissioning personnel.
• Review electrical drawings, P&IDs, area classification drawings, circuit schedules, and wiring diagrams for constructability and field execution.
• Monitor contractor performance, work quality, progress, schedule, and compliance with drawings and specs.
• Perform field inspections, identify deficiencies, support corrective actions, and minimize rework and delays.
• Verify redlines and as-built documentation are accurate and complete.
• Support Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, Management of Change, commissioning and turnover to operations.
• Identify field conflicts and technical issues early; communicate impacts and coordinate resolutions.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage assigned electrical projects with minimal supervision and on-schedule delivery.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Field oversight

Contractor coordination

Documentation review

Team communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a safety-focused Construction Specialist to support electrical construction activities in the Midland, Big Springs, Monahans, Texas area. Working as an integrated member of the field construction team, this individual will provide day-to-day oversight, technical support, and coordination for contractor-performed electrical and automation work at oil and gas production facilities. The role is responsible for helping ensure installations are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with company specifications, engineering documents, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements.

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 electrical drawings, P&IDs, area classification drawings, circuit schedules, motor schematics, wiring diagrams, control narratives, and Cause & Effect documents for constructability and field execution.
• Monitor contractor performance, work 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 as-built documentation are accurate and complete.
• Support Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, Management of Change activities, commissioning, startup, and turnover to operations.
• Identify field conflicts and technical issues early, communicate impacts, and coordinate practical resolutions with the appropriate 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.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent recognized electrical qualification.
• Minimum of five years of electrical experience, including at least three years supporting oil and gas electrical construction, inspection, or field execution.
• Eight or more years of electrical and instrumentation construction experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience troubleshooting or repairing switchboard control panels, motor circuits, building and 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 tools.
• Prior experience supporting multiple concurrent field projects in remote operating areas.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code 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 and 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.
• Must meet all conditional job offer requirements including background check, MVR, and hair follicle.