Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

ChampionX; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous education opportunities

Safety training and personal protective equipment

Job summary

ChampionX is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician to join their team in Freeport, Texas. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation and electrical equipment, ensuring a safe and compliant workspace.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, two years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. This position offers opportunities for continuous education and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Instrumentation and Electrical in an industrial maintenance environment.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevation.

Responsibilities

• Read and correct P&ID, Electrical Drawings, and Instrument Loop Drawings.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate plant instrumentation.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

DocuMint Database

Calibration tools

Job description

Disclaimer

SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration. ChampionX has an immediate need for an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician at our Freeport, Texas, manufacturing facility. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization that values safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

What's in it For You

• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, technology, and continuous education


• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety, including top-notch safety training and personal protective equipment


• Pride in working for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments


• Opportunity to work with a collaborative team focused on reliability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence


• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, and more

What You Will Do

• Read and correct the following drawings: Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&ID), Electrical Drawings, Instrument Loop Drawings, Schematics


• Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate all plant instrumentation and electrical equipment as necessary


• Able to install, repair, and complete revisions to plant instrumentation and electrical equipment while following drawings and making ‘As Built’ corrections or drawings as needed


• After being trained in the use of the DocuMint Database and Calibrations, use them for scheduling, calibration, and documentation of plant instrumentation


• Maintain the instrumentation and electrical spare parts inventory


• Perform all work while emphasizing safety and maintaining a clean, safe, and environmentally compliant work area


• Support the guiding principles of Responsible Care to continually improve safety, health, and environmental performance, security, and public relations regarding chemical products


• Support and be committed to the Quality Improvement Process, planning strategies to ensure error-free work and conveying a ‘right‑first‑time’ attitude in daily duties


• Support and incorporate Continuous Improvement activities into ongoing work duties, using them to eliminate losses and waste that hamper facility effectiveness, advance safety, improve reliability, stabilize quality, and reduce operating costs

Position Details

Plant located in: Freeport, Texas. Work week and shift: Regular hours Monday through Friday, with the exception of a weekend rotational on‑call responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED


• 2 years of experience in I/E in an industrial maintenance environment


• Good analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and manuals


• Ability to don a respirator


• Ability to wear fall protection if necessary


• Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevation, including from a manlift or ladder

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal vocational training or certification in a plant maintenance area of expertise


• Forklift operation certification


• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision


• Prior chemical plant maintenance experience

Physical Demands

• Ability to bend, squat down, and reach above your head


• Ability to climb stairs and ladders


• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds


• Role is deemed safety‑sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

ChampionX is committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.