Instrument and Electrical Technician III

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

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an Instrument and Electrical Technician III to support electrical and instrumentation systems at a Midland processing plant. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and PTW compliance to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role requires an Associate degree and technical certifications, plus experience with oil and gas facility operations, and a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate degree and technical certifications.
• Experience maintaining electrical and instrumentation systems in processing plants or offshore facilities.
• Must understand oil & gas facility operations and Permit To Work (PTW) processes.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, repair, and maintain electrical and instrument equipment.
• Troubleshoot and support electrical/instrumentation systems in a processing plant environment.
• Support installation inspections and equipment changes related to controls and electrical systems.
• Contribute to safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance activities in collaboration with operations, engineering, and projects.

Skills

Electrical systems

Instruments and controls

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Permits to Work

Inspection

Communication

Health, safety, environment

Analytical skills

Documentation

Education

Associate degree

Technical certifications

Job description

Job Title: Instrument and Electrical Technician III

Duration: One year from starting

Schedule: 5/2

Location: Midland HWY 80

This opportunity offers the chance to support electrical and instrumentation systems in a processing plant environment, with responsibility for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and technical support. The role is focused on safe and efficient delivery of maintenance activities, supporting operations, engineering, and project teams while helping maintain performance, reliability, and quality standards. This position will suit candidates with strong experience in instruments and controls, electrical systems, Permit To Work System processes, and oil and gas facility operations.

Required Education

• Associate degree
• Technical certifications

Required Experience

• Experience maintaining electrical systems and instruments and controls in a processing plant or offshore production plant
• Experience working within oil and gas facility operations
• Experience supporting maintenance and troubleshooting activities on instrument and electrical systems
• Experience contributing to installation inspections and electrical and control-related equipment changes

Required Skills

• Installation, testing, repair, and maintenance of electrical and instrument equipment
• Ability to evaluate electrical systems and instruments and establish repair plans
• Knowledge of regulations applicable to oil and gas facility operations
• Understanding of OIMS systems, related manuals, and procedures
• Ability to apply and follow work permits through a Permit To Work System
• Ability to support work prioritisation across operations, engineering, and project groups
• Technical capability in electrical and control specifications and work practices
• Computing skills
• Strong communication, organisation, reporting, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental standards

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.