I&E Tech

NES Fircroft; New Mexico; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to install and maintain instrument and electrical systems in line with company standards and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes safety, PTWS compliance, and coordination with operations, engineering, and projects teams.

You will support lighting, HVAC, and motor maintenance, ensure permit-to-work compliance, and participate in technical meetings to stay current with regulations and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma; technical school courses preferred.
• Experience maintaining electrical and instrument/control systems in processing/offshore plants is expected.
• Must comply with safety, health, and environmental standards and possess related training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee activities per laws, standards, specs, and procedures with emphasis on safety and environment.
• Support teamwork across operations, engineering, and project groups.
• Review electrical and control specifications and work practices.
• Ensure quality and timely completion of maintenance work per the Maintenance Program.
• Develop technical skills and share knowledge through meetings.

Skills

Electrical systems maintenance

Instruments and Controls knowledge

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma (Grade 12)

Technical school courses

Tools

PTWS (Permit To Work System)

OIMS procedures

Job description

Main Functions

Installs and maintains instrument equipment in compliance with all rules and practices. Support field electrical maintenance work and electrical isolation (Lock out Tag out: Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)) for lighting, air condition and motor maintenance. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plans, updates, and oversees all activities within his or her areas of responsibility according to the laws, regulations, standards, specifications, and procedures. Special emphasis must be placed on health, safety, and the environment
• Supports and encourages team effort between operations, engineering, and projects groups
• Provides input and reviews the electrical and control specifications and work practices
• Is responsible and accountable for electrical and control systems as defined in the Work Management Manual
• Has the knowledge to apply and follow work permits through Permit To Work System (PTWS) as discussed in the Work Management Manual
• Ensures the quality and timely completion of work scheduled by the Maintenance Program
• Develops personal and team technical skills (for example, new regulations, equipment, methods, and others)
• Attends and instructs (as needed) technical meetings, to keep instrument and electrical technicians informed of the latest specifications, codes, procedures, and technology
• Develops and maintains open communications on control issues (for example, safe work practices, training, materials, and others) with co-workers
• Supports work prioritization to maximize effectiveness and to complement the efforts of other work groups
• Provides technical support to other Technicians for maintenance and troubleshooting on company's instrument and electrical systems
• Is able to generate Management of Change requests (MOCs) on electrical and control-related equipment and installation and can follow up with installation inspections consistent with Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS) Element 3
• Constructs, monitors, and inspects new installations for their consistency with the mission and recommend upgrades as necessary
• Acts as a stand-in for the Instrument and Electrical Lead position as needed

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of grade 12 or an equivalent high school education, preferably enhanced by related technical school courses
• Experience in maintaining electrical systems and Instruments and Controls in processing plant or offshore production plant

General Technical Skills

• Is familiar with regulations applicable to the operations of oil and gas facilities
• OIMS systems, related manuals, and procedures

Specific Technical Skills

• Meets the safety, administrative, and technical training requirements associated with this position as documented in the company operations-approved training roadmap
• Possesses the general competencies and Operations Integrity Critical competency requirements as documented and maintained in company Operations Training roadmap
• Computing skills

Attitudes and Behavior

• Safety orientated
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational and reporting skills
• Attention to details
• Good troubleshooting and analyzing skills

About NES Fircroft

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.