I&E Maintenance Helper

Danos; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos seeks an I&E Maintenance Helper to support experienced Maintenance Technicians at oil and gas well pads in Texas. You will assist with electrical, instrumentation, pneumatic, and safety systems, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing under supervision.

Ideal candidates have basic mechanical or electrical knowledge, a high school diploma or GED, and a willingness to learn. Weekend work and on-call rotation may be required; a valid driver's license is needed.

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 supervision.
• Strong communication skills, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Must be available to work weekends and participate in an on-call schedule.
• Must live within 70 miles of Jourdanton, TX.
• Valid driver's license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical wiring and control systems.
• Support maintenance of motors, switchgear, and tank-gauging systems.
• Help identify equipment malfunctions and perform basic troubleshooting using diagnostic tools.
• Read and interpret basic electrical schematics and pneumatic diagrams.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow established safety procedures.

Skills

Oil & gas experience

Mechanical knowledge

Hand tools

Safety mindset

Reliability

On-call readiness

Driver's license

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.