Lead I&E Technician: Field Reliability & Automation

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

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.