Instrument and Electrical Technician I or II

Airswift; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an Instrument and Electrical Technician I or II for Midland, Texas to support installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical and instrumentation equipment in production operations. The role requires an associate degree and hands-on experience in processing plants, with strong safety awareness and ability to work with cross-functional teams to meet maintenance targets.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, documentation, permit compliance, and technical

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical schooling relevant to electrical, instrumentation, or process control.
• Experience maintaining electrical/instrumentation systems in processing plants or similar environments.
• Familiarity with safety rules and regulatory requirements in oil and gas facilities.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment in line with company rules, standards, and procedures.
• Test and repair electrical and instrumentation systems used by production equipment.
• Document issues identified and actions taken and monitor safety compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Associate degree

Tools

OIMS systems

Job description

Instrument and Electrical Technician I or II - Location: Midland, Texas - Schedule: 5/2, 8 hours - Start date: ASAP - Duration: 1 year initially with possibility of extension Airswift is recruiting for an Instrument and Electrical Technician I or II opportunity with a leading company in the oil and gas sector, based in the Midland Basin. This company is seeking an Instrument and Electrical Technician I or II professional to support the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical and instrumentation equipment used in production operations. The role offers the chance to work in a technically demanding processing environment, supporting safe and reliable equipment performance across critical systems.

Key responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment in line with company rules, standards, and procedures
• Test and repair electrical and instrumentation systems used by production equipment
• Evaluate system performance and develop repair plans
• Document issues identified and actions taken
• Oversee activities within assigned areas of responsibility with a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental standards
• Support collaboration across operations, engineering, and project teams
• Review control specifications and work practices
• Take responsibility for electrical and control systems in accordance with the Work Management Manual
• Apply and follow work permits through the Permit To Work System
• Ensure the quality and timely completion of maintenance activities
• Provide technical support for maintenance and troubleshooting of instrument and electrical systems
• Generate and support Management of Change requests relating to electrical and control equipment
• Monitor and inspect new installations and recommend upgrades where required
• Act as stand-in for the Instrument and Electrical Lead position when needed
• Attend and deliver technical meetings as required to keep teams informed on specifications, codes, procedures, and technology

Required qualifications and experience

• Associate degree, preferably supported by related technical school courses
• Experience maintaining electrical systems and instruments and controls in a processing plant or offshore production plant
• Familiarity with regulations applicable to oil and gas facility operations
• Knowledge of OIMS systems, related manuals, and procedures
• Ability to meet safety, administrative, and technical training requirements linked to the position
• General computing skills

Key skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical capability
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational and reporting skills
• High attention to detail
• Safety-oriented approach
• Ability to support team development and technical knowledge sharing

This Instrument and Electrical Technician I or II position is well suited to candidates looking to apply hands‑on electrical and instrumentation expertise in a safety‑sensitive operational setting. The Instrument and Electrical Technician I or II opportunity offers exposure to maintenance, controls, inspections, troubleshooting, and continuous technical development within a well‑established energy environment.