I&E Maintenance Helper

Danos, LLC; Jourdanton (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos, LLC is seeking an I&E Maintenance Helper to assist seasoned technicians in inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and testing electrical, instrumentation, pneumatic, and safety systems at oil and gas production well pads. You will gain hands-on experience while learning to interpret schematics and operate diagnostic tools under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, willingness to learn, and weekend/on-call availability.

Qualifications

• Previous oil and gas production experience or industrial maintenance exposure.
• Willingness to learn electrical, instrumentation, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read basic electrical wiring diagrams and instrumentation schematics.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Must be able to work weekends and participate in on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced technicians with installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical wiring and control systems.
• Support maintenance of motors, motor-operated valves, MCCs, switchgear, and electronic tank-gauging systems.
• Help identify equipment malfunctions and assist with basic troubleshooting under supervision.
• Learn to read and interpret basic electrical schematics and pneumatic diagrams.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair pneumatic controls, regulators, tubing, fittings, actuators, and shutdown valves.
• Assist with licensing and following safety procedures including lockout/tagout and equipment isolation.
• Support routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and installations at production well pads.
• Maintain maintenance records and help keep a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Electrical work

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The I&E Maintenance Helper supports experienced Maintenance Technicians with the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of electrical, instrumentation, electronic, pneumatic, and safety systems at oil and gas production well pads.

Responsibilities

Electrical & Instrumentation Support

• Assist experienced technicians with installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical wiring, electronic equipment, instrumentation, and control systems.

• Support maintenance activities involving motors, motor-operated valves, motor control centers, switchgear, and electronic tank-gauging systems.

• Help identify equipment malfunctions and assist with basic troubleshooting using multimeters and other diagnostic tools under supervision.

• Learn to read and interpret basic electrical schematics and pneumatic diagrams.

Pneumatic & Safety Systems

• Assist with inspecting, maintaining, and repairing pneumatic controls, regulators, tubing, fittings, actuators, and shutdown valves.

• Support technicians with identifying leaks, equipment malfunctions, and instrument-air issues.

• Assist qualified technicians with approved testing and inspections of safety devices, shutdown systems, and protective equipment.

• Follow established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and equipment isolation requirements.

• Report unsafe conditions, equipment defects, and potential safety concerns to the supervising technician.

Maintenance & General Field Support

• Assist with routine preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, repairs, and installations at production well pads.

• Help prepare tools, materials, and equipment needed for maintenance activities.

• Support maintenance documentation, including recording completed work, equipment issues, and test results as directed.

• Assist with maintaining accurate maintenance records in SAP.

• Work alongside experienced technicians to develop electrical, instrumentation, and troubleshooting skills.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Perform additional maintenance support duties as assigned by the Maintenance I&E Foreman.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in oil and gas production, electrical work, instrumentation, or industrial maintenance required.

• Basic mechanical or electrical knowledge and willingness to learn electrical, instrumentation, and pneumatic systems.

• Familiarity with oil and gas production equipment, including tanks, valves, pumps, and control systems, is a plus.

• Ability to use basic hand tools and learn to operate electrical diagnostic equipment.

• Ability to follow instructions and work safely under the supervision of experienced technicians.

• Strong communication skills, reliability, and willingness to learn.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Must be available to work weekends and participate in an on-call schedule once a month or as needed.

• Must live within 70 miles of Jourdanton, TX.

• Valid driver's license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle.

• Must meet conditional job offer requirements.