Lead I&E Technician

Socket.dev; Gonzales (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flywheel Energy is seeking an I&E Lead to oversee field instrumentation, electrical, and automation across Eagle Ford operated assets in Gonzales, TX. You will lead troubleshooting and maintenance, partner with Production, Facilities, SCADA, and Engineering teams, and drive reliable, safe operations.

The role emphasizes ownership, proactive problem solving, and coordinating with contractors to minimize downtime while supporting rapid, responsible growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification, associate degree, or formal training in Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of oil & gas field experience in electrical/instrumentation/automation roles.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with production facility electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, loop drawings, and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and repair for electrical, instrumentation, and automation-related production interruptions.
• Support reliable operation of facilities, tanks, compressors, SWDs, artificial lift, and infrastructure.
• Diagnose PLCs, RTUs, VFDs, transmitters, motor controls, and SCADA systems.
• Coordinate field response activities to minimize downtime and deferred production.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is executed and documented.
• Oversee installation, calibration, and repair of field instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Support commissioning and startup activities for new wells and facilities.
• Partner with SCADA and Automation teams to maintain system integrity.
• Coordinate third-party I&E contractors and Flywheel personnel in the field.
• Promote a strong safety culture aligned with Flywheel behaviors.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

PLC/RTU/VFD

SCADA basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification/associate degree in Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Gonzales Office - Gonzales, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Operations,

The I&E Lead is responsible for leading field-level instrumentation, electrical, automation, and troubleshooting activities across Flywheel Energy’s Eagle Ford operated assets. This role serves as the primary field resource for maintaining reliable production operations through safe, efficient, and proactive management of electrical and instrumentation systems. The position partners closely with Production, Facilities, SCADA, Engineering, and third-party contractors to minimize downtime, improve system reliability, and support Flywheel’s commitment to rapid, responsible growth. This role is expected to combine strong technical capability with field leadership, ownership mentality, and a solutions-oriented approach to operational execution.

Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Lead troubleshooting and repair efforts for electrical, instrumentation, and automation-related production interruptions.
• Support reliable operation of production facilities, tank batteries, compressors, SWDs, artificial lift systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Diagnose issues involving PLCs, RTUs, VFDs, transmitters, motor controls, instrumentation loops, and communication systems.
• Coordinate and prioritize field response activities to minimize deferred production and operational downtime.
• Ensure preventative maintenance activities are executed consistently and documented appropriately.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of field instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Support commissioning and startup activities for new wells, facilities, acquisitions, and infrastructure projects.
• Partner with SCADA and Automation teams to maintain communication reliability and system integrity.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party I&E contractors, Flywheel I&E employees, and service providers in the field.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture aligned with Flywheel behaviors and expectations.
• Serve as a trusted field resource for operations leadership and production teams.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification, associate degree, or formal training in Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of oil & gas field experience in electrical, instrumentation, automation, or related operations support roles.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with production facility electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, RTUs, VFDs, transmitters, motor controls, and SCADA systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, loop drawings, and P&IDs.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strong sense of ownership and operational urgency.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with operations teams.
• Practical, field-focused problem solver with strong troubleshooting instincts.
• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with field and corporate teams.
• Commitment to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Successful buildout of I&E team members.
• Reliability and uptime of field automation and instrumentation systems.
• Responsiveness and effectiveness of troubleshooting efforts.
• Safe execution of field activities and employee/contractor oversight.
• Support of operational efficiency and production optimization initiatives.
• Strong partnership and credibility with Production, Facilities, and SCADA teams.
• Successful rollout of instrumentation deployment at South Texas asset.