Maintenance, Instrumentation & Automation Engineer

Levare; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergencyMD is seeking an Maintenance, Instrumentation & Automation Engineer to support global ESP Service Centers with maintenance, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of workshop and testing equipment. The role involves diagnosing across electrical, instrumentation, PLC and mechanical systems, and preparing clear maintenance documentation.

The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, willingness to travel internationally, and a strong commitment to safety and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with focus on instrumentation, control or automation.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of industrial equipment and systems.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to global ESP Service Centers for workshop and testing equipment.
• Install, commission, maintain and troubleshoot specialized equipment including benches and test rigs.
• Diagnose electrical, instrumentation, PLC, automation and mechanical faults.
• Develop and support preventive maintenance and equipment servicing programs.
• Improve equipment reliability and recommend engineering improvements to reduce downtime.
• Prepare maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, suppliers and regional teams to resolve issues.
• Travel internationally to support equipment commissioning and projects.

Skills

Electrical & instrumentation trouble

PLC & automation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance, Instrumentation & Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and continuous improvement of specialized workshop and testing equipment used across the Company's global Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) Service Centers.

Job Functions/Duties

• Provide technical support to global ESP Service Centers for workshop and testing equipment.
• Install, commission, maintain and troubleshoot specialized equipment, including assembly benches, dismantling benches, motor test benches, pump test benches, seal test equipment and other workshop systems.
• Diagnose electrical, instrumentation, PLC, automation and mechanical faults using systematic troubleshooting techniques.
• Develop and support preventive maintenance and equipment servicing programs.
• Improve equipment reliability and recommend engineering improvements to reduce downtime.
• Prepare maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides and technical documentation.
• Work closely with technicians, engineers, suppliers and regional teams to resolve technical issues.
• Travel internationally to support equipment commissioning, maintenance and technical improvement projects.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company HSE and quality standards.

Qualifications/Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Recent graduate or up to five years of relevant industrial experience.
• Candidates with strong hands-on laboratory, industrial automation, instrumentation, PLC or maintenance experience gained through university projects, internships or previous employment will be highly regarded.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and continuously develop technical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting global teams.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to travel internationally and work across different cultures and environments.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Continuously required to move about the facility

Work is mostly in non-climate controlled environment

Continuous standing for long periods of time

Exposure to shop and field elements such as noise, dust, odors and temperature variations

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment while in shop environment or on job site.

This is a safety sensitive position.