Licensed Journeyman Electrician

vanzandtcontrols; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation seeks an experienced Licensed Journeyman Electrician to support oil and gas projects in the Permian Basin. The role involves well-pad installations, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting across plants, SWD sites, and compressor stations.

Ideal candidates hold a Texas Journeyman Electrical license (reciprocity accepted), have 3–4 years of licensed experience, can read electrical drawings, and are willing to travel on a rotational schedule.

Qualifications

• Texas Journeyman license required (reciprocity ok).
• 3–4 years of experience as a licensed electrician.
• High school diploma; formal apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install new electrical service up to 480/277 VAC and wire motors and transfer pumps.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring and equipment; interpret electrical drawings and P&IDs.
• Wire and fabricate electrical/control panels; diagnose malfunctioning systems with test equipment.
• Provide PLC programming assistance (a plus) and ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

Journeyman license

Electrical drawings

Industrial electrical

Ability to travel

PLC programming (optional)

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Company Description:

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation together are a complete lifecycle solutions and services provider. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation has over 270 employees in 14 locations in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Oklahoma. VanZandt Controls is a premier distributor of valve automation, flow measurement, instrumentation and controls products with unmatched capability in valve production and machining. Eagle Automation is a world class systems integrator, services, application engineering, panel shop and board repair provider. We win together with a purpose. Faith, family and diversity are our foundation. Safety and integrity are our pillars. Maintaining these priorities allows us to serve our customers, hire and retain top talent, and have great manufacturer partnerships on a long-term basis. We take pride in our Brand Promise - 1st to Quote, 1st to Deliver, Reliable Service. We are a rapidly growing organization with endless potential for career growth.

Position:

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation has openings for experienced Licensed Journeyman Electrician to expand our efforts in the fast paced, and growing oil and gas market in the Permian Basin. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter, reliable, demonstrate a desire to learn and can adapt quickly across job functions and responsibilities. Projects include well-pad installations, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, compressor stations, salt-water disposals (SWD's), plants, and programming. We are looking for candidates that want to grow and advance within our business.

Ideal candidate would have experience in the following:

• - A Texas Journeyman Electrical license (or any Journeyman license that will reciprocate in Texas)
• - New electrical service installations up to 480/277 VAC, install and wire motors and transfer pumps
• - Industrial Electrical Experience
• - Ability to interpret Electrical Drawings and Process and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs)
• - Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring and equipment
• - Wiring and fabricating electrical and control panels
• - PLC Programming a plus, but not required.
• - Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes
• - Solar Powered Systems
• - Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment
• - Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring.
• - Open to travel and working a rotational schedule.

Experience:

High school diploma plus a minimum of three to four years of experience as a licensed electrician. Completion a formal apprenticeship program preferred. Journeyman Electrician license required.

Training:

Eagle Automation provides ongoing hands-on equipment training and personal development plans.

Website for more information:

https://vzcontrols.com